Ligue 1
Nantes
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Auxerre 4-2-3-1 Christophe Pelissier
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Starters
- 16 D. Leon
- 14 G. Mensah
- 24 B. Okoh
- 20 S. Diomande
- 29 M. Senaya
- 42 E. Owusu
- 5 K. Danois
- 22 F. Oppegard
- 19 D. Namaso
- 28 R. Faivre
- 10 L. Sinayoko
Substitutes
4 F. Sierralta- 8 N. Ahamada
- 9 S. Mara
18 A. Diousse
21 L. Coulibaly
27 L. Sy
40 T. De Percin- 44 M. Cissokho
92 C. Akpa
Nantes 4-1-4-1 Vahid Halilhodzic
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Starters
- 1 A. Lopes
- 27 D. Machado
- 3 N. Cozza
- 2 Ali Youssef
- 24 F. Guilbert
- 13 F. Coquelin
- 10 M. Abline
- 8 J. Lepenant
- 21 M. Kaba
- 17 D. Tabibou
- 37 I. Ganago
Substitutes
6 C. Awaziem- 18 F. Centonze
19 Y. El Arabi- 20 R. Cabella
- 26 U. Radakovic
- 28 I. Sissoko
30 P. Carlgren
31 Mostafa Mohamed
66 L. Leroux
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Match Statistics
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0 Shots on Goal 4
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3 Shots off Goal 7
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5 Total Shots 13
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2 Blocked Shots 2
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5 Shots insidebox 8
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0 Shots outsidebox 5
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20 Fouls 15
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3 Corner Kicks 2
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2 Offsides 2
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54% Ball Possession 46%
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0 Yellow Cards 4
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0 Red Cards 0
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4 Goalkeeper Saves 0
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370 Total passes 318
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286 Passes accurate 233
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77% Passes % 73%
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0.66 expected_goals 1.73
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0 goals_prevented 0
Head-to-Head Stats
Recent Matches
- 2012-11-24 Auxerre 0 - 2 Nantes
- 2013-04-20 Nantes 1 - 1 Auxerre
- 2013-12-17 Nantes 1 - 0 Auxerre
- 2018-01-23 Nantes 3 - 4 Auxerre
- 2023-01-01 Nantes 1 - 0 Auxerre
- 2023-04-16 Auxerre 2 - 1 Nantes
- 2024-08-25 Nantes 2 - 0 Auxerre
- 2025-05-10 Auxerre 1 - 1 Nantes
- 2025-08-30 Nantes 1 - 0 Auxerre
- 2026-04-11 Auxerre 0 - 0 Nantes
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1. Match Summary
The match between Auxerre and Nantes ended in a 0-0 draw. While the scoreline suggests a tight contest, Nantes dominated the attacking statistics, creating more chances and registering more shots on goal. Auxerre's goalkeeper was crucial in keeping Nantes at bay. The game lacked a decisive moment, with both teams failing to convert their opportunities. A flurry of late substitutions from both sides didn't alter the final result.
2. Team Performance Analysis
Auxerre: Auxerre demonstrated a solid defensive structure, evidenced by their goalkeeper's four saves and a relatively low expected goals against (0.66). They maintained slightly more possession (54%) and a higher pass accuracy (77%) suggesting they controlled the tempo at times. However, their attacking output was minimal, with only 5 total shots and none on target. The high number of fouls committed (20) indicates a degree of tactical fouling or struggling to contain Nantes' attacks.
Nantes: Nantes were the more proactive team, generating significantly more shots (13) and shots on goal (4). Their expected goals (1.44) clearly indicates they created the better scoring opportunities. Despite this, they were unable to find the back of the net, highlighting a potential issue with finishing or Auxerre's strong defensive work. The four yellow cards received suggest a more aggressive approach and potentially some frustration with their inability to score. Their pass accuracy (74%) was slightly lower than Auxerre's, but they were still effective in moving the ball forward.
3. Chronological Breakdown of Key Events
Minute 4': Nantes - I. Ganago receives a yellow card, setting the tone for a potentially physical match. Minute 16': Nantes - J. Lepenant is also booked, further indicating Nantes' willingness to engage in challenges. Minute 67': Auxerre makes their first substitution, bringing on D. Namaso (assisted by S. Mara). This suggests a tactical adjustment, potentially to inject more energy into the attack. Minute 73': Nantes responds with a substitution, F. Coquelin replaced (assisted by I. Sissoko). Minute 74': Nantes makes another change, bringing on D. Tabibou (assisted by F. Centonze). Minute 77': Auxerre makes a triple substitution, introducing R. Faivre, and F. Oppegård (assisted by L. Coulibaly and N. Ahamada respectively). A clear attempt to change the game's dynamic. Minute 81': Nantes makes a substitution, bringing on M. Abline (assisted by Mostafa Mohamed). Minute 82': Nantes makes another substitution, bringing on F. Guilbert (assisted by R. Cabella). Minute 86': Nantes - I. Sissoko receives a yellow card. Minute 89': Nantes - F. Centonze receives a yellow card.Conclusion: This match was a tale of two halves in terms of intent. Nantes dominated possession and created the better chances, but Auxerre's resolute defense and a strong goalkeeping performance secured a point for the home side. Nantes will likely be disappointed not to have converted their opportunities, while Auxerre will be content with a clean sheet and a hard-fought draw.