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Expected score: Chambery Savoie 31-32 Nimes
Chambery Savoie host Nimes in a Starligue clash that pits a struggling side against one of the league's form teams. The hosts sit 14th with just 2 wins from 9 games, while Nimes occupy third place with a commanding 7-2 record. On paper, this looks a mismatch — but handball rarely reads that way.
Team form
Chambery Savoie
Chambery have been inconsistent at best. They've won just twice in nine outings, though their recent Starligue record shows some life: a 34-33 victory over Provence Aix was followed by a 35-35 draw at Chartres. Over their last five matches across all competitions, they've averaged 31.0 goals for and 30.6 against — respectable enough, but the wins have been narrow and the losses have stung. A 28-35 defeat to Kadetten Schaffhausen in European play exposed defensive frailties, and they sit bottom half of the table for good reason.
Nimes
Nimes are the real deal this season. Seven wins in nine games, no defeats, and they've scored 36.0 goals per game over their last five outings while conceding just 31.4. They dismantled Sarrebourg 45-23 in the Coupe de France and have shown they can grind out tight wins too — 33-32 over Chartres, 36-34 against Tremblay. Their only league loss came at Limoges (31-35), a slip that hasn't derailed their campaign. They're third for a reason.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides in the available record.
Key factors
Nimes' attacking potency is the elephant in the room. They've scored 180 goals in their last five games; Chambery have managed 155 in theirs. Defensively, Nimes concede 31.4 per game compared to Chambery's 30.6 — marginal, but the gap widens when you factor in Nimes' superior firepower. Chambery's home advantage is real in handball, yet it's hard to ignore that Nimes have won four of their last five and look like a different proposition to the hosts. The question isn't whether Nimes can score — they will — but whether Chambery can keep pace.
Prediction
The model sees this as a coin flip with a slight edge to the visitors. Nimes' third-place finish and relentless attacking form give them the marginal advantage, but Chambery's home record and recent Starligue performances keep them very much in the hunt. A draw is unlikely given both teams' attacking bent, and the expected goals suggest a tight, high-scoring affair. Nimes' consistency across their last five games — no defeats, consistent goal output — tips the scales in their favour, but only just.
Back Nimes with caution. They hold a narrow edge on the road against a side that has shown they can compete at home. Expect goals at both ends and a match decided by fine margins. The visitors are marginally more likely to take the points, but this is far from a banker.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | |
| 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 16 | |
| 3 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 14 | |
| 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 12 | |
| 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | |
| 6 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | |
| 7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | |
| 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | |
| 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | |
| 10 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 | |
| 11 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | |
| 12 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | |
| 13 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | |
| 14 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 6 | |
| 15 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2 | |
| 16 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
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