Preview: Angers vs. Nantes - predictions, team news, line-ups

Finished high in last season’s Coupe de France Nantes I hope that we will have a fulfilling season starting with our away match. Angers.

Meanwhile, the Visitors finished the 2021-22 season in 14th place and their top priority this season is to avoid relegation.

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Angers are gearing up for their eighth consecutive season in Ligue 1 after finishing seven points behind the bottom three last season.

Saturday’s host Mohammed Ali Cho When Angelo Frusini I’m leaving in the summer, but made my own additions like Cedric Houtonge When Adrian Hunowarrived from Clermont Foote and Minnesota, respectively.

While they’re active in the transfer market, they’re also busy on the pitch, playing seven pre-season friendlies.

They won 3 of their 7 games, ending the pre-season with a heavy 6-0 defeat to Sevilla and a 2-2 draw to Serie A opponents Spezia.

After winning their last two home league games last season, Angers have had the chance to win three straight at home in Ligue 1 for the first time since September 2019.

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Meanwhile, Nantes had a successful season last season, winning their first major trophy since 2001.

They managed to finish in a respectable ninth place, but their impressive league campaign was overshadowed by a memorable cup match.

Antoine Comboale then led his team to cup glory Ludovic Brass The spot kick proved enough for Nantes to beat Nice 1–0 in the final of the Coupe de France.

The cup win saw Nantes participate in last weekend’s French Super Cup, where they ultimately lost 4-0 to reigning French champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Sunday’s visitors will forget about their Super Cup defeat as they aim to extend their unbeaten streak against Angers to five games.

Angers pre-season form:

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Nantes form (all competitions):

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Hosts also did not receive service last season Sofiane Boufalhas been absent due to a hamstring problem.

Hountondji makes competitive debut for Angers and the 28-year-old could be a partner Mija Blazic center of defense.

Funou is also set to make an official appearance at the club, and is expected to sign Summer to lead the host’s line on Sunday.

As for visitors, they cannot be called Charles TraoreWhile he is a long-term injury absentee, Jean-Charles Castellet Suspended after receiving a red card after losing the Super Cup.

Since Castelletto is not available, Dennis Appiah Fabio could fill the vacant left-back role for Apia.

summer autograph session Mostafa Mohamed The 24-year-old, who came on late last week, could be given his first starting line-up for Nantes on Sunday.

Angers possible starting line-up:
Bernardoni; Savanovic, Hauntongi, Brajic, Doumbia. Mendi, Ounahi, Capel.Sima, Tiub and Funou

Possible starting lineup:
Lafon; Apia, Parois, Gilot. Coco, Chilibera, Brass, Sissoko, Silva.Simon Mohammed

We say: Angers 1-1 Nantes

Angers have the advantage at home, while Nantes are undefeated in their last four matches against opponents on Saturday.

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