Nantes 0-2 Stade Brestois 29 – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model projects a closely fought contest — draw probability sits at 34% as Nantes take on Stade Brestois 29.
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Analysis & Preview
Stade Brestois 29 travel to Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau to take on Nantes in Ligue 1 (matchday 16). The game is scheduled for Sunday 17 December 2023 at 12:00 UK time.
Form Analysis
Looking at their last 10 matches, Nantes stand at 4W 1D 5L — 1.30 PPG. Last five: L L D W L. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
In front of their own supporters, Nantes have posted 4W 3D 3L from their last 10 home games — 1.50 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from their last 10 home games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Across their last 10 games, Stade Brestois 29 have recorded 4W 3D 3L — 1.50 PPG. Last five: L W W D W. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 0.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
Stade Brestois 29's away record over their last 10 away games: 5W 1D 4L (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Nantes 1.30 PPG, Stade Brestois 29 1.50 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 4 H2H matches, Nantes have won 2, Stade Brestois 29 1, with 1 draw — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own.
The 4 H2H matches in our data have been high-scoring — 3.2 goals per game on average — which backs the Over 2.5 market from the head-to-head side. The most recent of those, on 3 May 2023, ended Nantes 0–2 Stade Brestois 29 — a Stade Brestois 29 win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 3.2 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Nantes trading profile (last 53 games, 27 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 67% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 65% of the time; of the 10 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 50%; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
Stade Brestois 29 trading profile (last 53 games, 27 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 67% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 65% of the time; of the 13 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 31%; of the 18 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 28%; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Nantes 49% versus Stade Brestois 29 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Nantes 49% | Stade Brestois 29 49%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Nantes 1.09 xG and Stade Brestois 29 1.06 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Nantes attack 0.933 / defence 0.986 | Stade Brestois 29 attack 1.051 / defence 0.841. League average goals — home 1.394 / away 1.027. Data: built from Nantes's last 53 games and Stade Brestois 29's last 53.
Result probabilities: Nantes 34% | Draw 34% | Stade Brestois 29 32%. Fair-value odds: Nantes 2.96 | Draw 2.95 | Stade Brestois 29 3.10. The draw (34%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 37% | BTTS Yes probability 46% | Total xG 2.16. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 63% — total xG of 2.16 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS No at 54% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
The Poisson model's most likely outcome is the draw at 34% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 34% and away win at 32% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.16 combined xG gives a 63% probability to Under 2.5 — low conviction — though the H2H data averaging 3.2 goals per game across 4 H2H matches points the other way.
Poisson assigns a 54% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Nantes 40% (last 10 home games) | Stade Brestois 29 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29 | Competition: Ligue 1, matchday 16 | Venue: Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau • Kick-off: Sunday 17 December 2023 at 12:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Nantes 34% | Draw 34% | Stade Brestois 29 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 37% (Under 63%) | BTTS Yes 46% (No 54%) | xG Nantes 1.09 / Stade Brestois 29 1.06 • Poisson strength factors: Nantes attack 0.933 / def 0.986 | Stade Brestois 29 attack 1.051 / def 0.841 | league avg home 1.394 / away 1.027 • Poisson stance: Draw (34%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.09
Nantes xG
Expected Goals
1.06
Stade Brestois 29 xG
46%
BTTS
66%
Over 1.5
37%
Over 2.5
17%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29 FAQs
What time does Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29 kick off?
Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29 kicked off at 12:00 UK time on Sunday 17 December 2023 at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.
What was the final score in Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29?
Nantes 0 - 2 Stade Brestois 29.
Where is Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29 being played?
The match is being played at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.
What competition is Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29 part of?
Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29 is a Ligue 1 fixture (matchday 16) (France).
Who is favourite to win Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29?
Our statistical model gives Nantes a 34% chance of winning, Stade Brestois 29 a 32% chance, and a 34% chance of a draw — making the draw the single most likely result.
Will both teams score in Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29?
Our model estimates a 46% probability that both Nantes and Stade Brestois 29 will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (54%).
Will Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29 have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 37%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (63%).
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Nantes's attacking strength (0.93x league average) is weighed against Stade Brestois 29's defensive record (0.84x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.09. The same calculation in reverse, Stade Brestois 29's attack versus Nantes's defence, projects 1.06 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Nantes's last 53 games and Stade Brestois 29's last 53 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 15.2%. Close behind: 0-0 (13.3%), 1-0 (10.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 39% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Draw
34%
2.96
34%
2.95
32%
3.10
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.6%
Home win
0 – 1
12.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.09
Nantes xG
Total xG
2.16
1.06
Stade Brestois 29 xG
2.96
34%
Home win
2.95
34%
Draw
3.10
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
64%
Over 1.5
1.56
36%
Under 1.5
2.78
37%
Over 2.5
2.70
63%
Under 2.5
1.59
17%
Over 3.5
5.88
83%
Under 3.5
1.20
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
46%
BTTS Yes
2.18
54%
BTTS No
1.84
Clean Sheet
35%
2.90
33%
2.99
Win to Nil
12%
8.57
11%
9.25
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.6 | 12.3 | 6.5 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.6 | 13.5 | 7.2 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29 Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.2%.
How many goals are Nantes and Stade Brestois 29 expected to score?
The model projects 1.09 expected goals for Nantes and 1.06 for Stade Brestois 29, a combined total of 2.16.
How confident is the prediction model for Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 34%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Nantes's recent record stands at 12W 18D 23L from 53 games, a 1.02 PPG return, with L-L-D-W-L in the last five.
Stade Brestois 29, meanwhile, have gone 18W 15D 20L across 53 games — 1.30 PPG, with L-W-W-D-W in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Nantes on 1.02 PPG, Stade Brestois 29 on 1.30. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Nantes have managed 8W 11D 8L from their last 27 home games — 1.30 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Stade Brestois 29's away record stands at 8W 7D 12L across their last 27 away games, a 1.15 PPG haul.
Goals in Recent Form
Nantes are averaging 1.06 goals scored and 1.51 conceded per game recently; Stade Brestois 29 are on 1.19 scored and 1.30 conceded.
Last 53 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
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Stade Brestois 29
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Nantes (Home) vs Stade Brestois 29 (Away)
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❓ Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29 Form FAQs
What form are Nantes and Stade Brestois 29 in coming into this match?
Nantes have gone 12W 18D 23L in their last 53 games (1.02 PPG), while Stade Brestois 29 have gone 18W 15D 20L in their last 53 (1.30 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Nantes at home or Stade Brestois 29 away?
Nantes's home record (1.30 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Nantes at home: 1.30 PPG; Stade Brestois 29 away: 1.15 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 10 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 4 years from September 2021. All of them came in Ligue 1. The most recent was on 19 April 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The most recent 2 H2H matches in our data have all been drawn — an unusually settled run for this fixture.
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 16 Oct 2022, when Nantes won Nantes 4-1 Stade Brestois 29.
Nantes's record when hosting Stade Brestois 29 specifically: 2W 1D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
2
Nantes
4
Draws
4
Stade Brestois 29
Recent Meetings
❓ Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29 H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Nantes and Stade Brestois 29?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Nantes have won 2, Stade Brestois 29 have won 4, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Nantes and Stade Brestois 29 last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 19 April 2026: Nantes 1-1 Stade Brestois 29.
Who has won more matches between Nantes and Stade Brestois 29?
Stade Brestois 29 have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Nantes are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 50% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 29% of those situations.
Stade Brestois 29 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 38% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Nantes 44%, Stade Brestois 29 56% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (Nantes) and 48% (Stade Brestois 29).
On the defensive side: Nantes have failed to score in 37% of games; Stade Brestois 29 in 37%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Nantes home games / Stade Brestois 29 away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29 Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Nantes and Stade Brestois 29 matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 44% of Nantes's recent matches and 56% of Stade Brestois 29's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Nantes and Stade Brestois 29 matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 44% of Nantes's recent games and 48% of Stade Brestois 29's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Nantes and Stade Brestois 29 matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 67% of Nantes's recent matches and 67% of Stade Brestois 29's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stade Brestois 29 cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over Nantes.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Stade Brestois 29 beat Nantes 0-2 at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau, Regular Season - 16, in the Ligue 1. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Nantes 1.09 xG and Stade Brestois 29 1.06 xG, a combined 2.16. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. Nantes fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Stade Brestois 29 outscored their 1.06 projection by 0.9. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Nantes attack 0.93 / defence 0.99 against Stade Brestois 29 attack 1.05 / defence 0.84, drawn from 53/53 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Nantes 34% | Draw 34% | Stade Brestois 29 32%, with Nantes to win its most likely call at 34%. The actual Stade Brestois 29 win had been the model's second-ranked read at 32%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 37%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 66% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 46% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 49% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Nantes 49%, Stade Brestois 29 49%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Nantes's trading profile (53 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 36% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Stade Brestois 29's trading profile (53 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Nantes 1.02 PPG, Stade Brestois 29 1.30 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Stade Brestois 29 win broke the near-deadlock. Nantes (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.22 scoring average — below par going forward. Stade Brestois 29 (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.04 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.33 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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