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Nantes vs St. Raphael Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 14-11-2026
Nov 1418:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Nantes 34-29 St. Raphael
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Nantes host St. Raphael in Starligue on 14 November in a fixture that pits the league's second-placed side against a struggling visitor. Nantes sit on 16 points from 9 games with 8 wins, while St. Raphael languish in 13th on 6 points with just 3 victories. The gap in quality and consistency is stark, though the betting community should note that Starligue matches can produce surprises when defensive intensity drops.
Team form
Nantes
Nantes have won 4 of their last 5 Starligue outings, scoring 32.4 goals per game and conceding 29.2. Their sole recent loss came against Toulouse (29-30) in early September, but they have since beaten Montpellier (36-31), Provence Aix (38-28) and shown resilience in European competition. They are a prolific attacking unit, though their defensive record suggests vulnerabilities that a disciplined opponent could exploit.
St. Raphael
St. Raphael's record over the same period is concerning: 1 win in 5 games, with a goals-for-against ratio of 31.2 scored to 34.4 conceded per game. They lost to Toulouse (31-35), Hammarby (26-34), Elverum (32-36) and Caen (30-33), with their sole success coming at home against Cesson Rennes-Metropole (37-34). Away form is particularly weak, and they have conceded over 33 goals in three of their last four matches.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record exists between these sides in the available data, so historical patterns offer no guide to this encounter.
Key factors
Nantes' attacking potency and superior league position make them heavy favourites, but St. Raphael's defensive fragility away from home is the decisive factor. Nantes have averaged 32.4 goals per game recently and face an opponent conceding 34.4 per game on the road. St. Raphael's inability to tighten their backline in away fixtures, combined with Nantes' consistency in the top two, suggests the hosts will dominate possession and create multiple clear-cut chances. The question is not whether Nantes will score, but whether St. Raphael can keep the margin within single digits.
Prediction
Nantes are clear favourites given their league position, recent form and the stark disparity in defensive solidity. St. Raphael have won only 3 of 9 games and concede heavily on the road. While Starligue matches carry inherent unpredictability—any team can have an off day—the fundamentals point decisively toward a home victory. The hosts' attacking firepower should overwhelm a visiting defence that has leaked goals consistently in recent weeks.
Back Nantes to win. The hosts should control this match from start to finish, and the odds reflect a strong favourite rather than a certainty, which is appropriate given handball's inherent volatility. St. Raphael lack the defensive discipline and attacking consistency to trouble a side of Nantes' calibre.
Match info
Tournaments:
Starligue(2026)
Type
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Statistics
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Recent Form
Nantes
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St. Raphael
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSG | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 |
| 2 |  Nantes | 9 | 8 | 1 | 16 |
| 3 |  Nimes | 9 | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| 4 |  Montpellier | 9 | 5 | 2 | 12 |
| 5 |  Tremblay | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 |  Limoges | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| 7 |  Provence Aix | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| 8 |  Caen | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| 9 |  Toulouse | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| 10 |  Chartres | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| 11 |  Saran | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| 12 |  Selestat | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| 13 |  St. Raphael | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| 14 |  Chambery Savoie | 9 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 15 |  Cesson Rennes-Metropole | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 16 |  Dunkerque | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
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