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Expected score: Chartres 31-30 Nimes
Chartres travel to Nimes in Starligue matchday 8, with the hosts holding fourth place and the visitors sixth. Nimes have won five of seven games and sit on 10 points; Chartres have taken 7 points from a 3-1-3 record. Both sides arrive in reasonable form, though Nimes have shown greater consistency across their recent fixtures.
Team form
Chartres
Nimes have won three of their last five Starligue matches. They beat Tremblay 36-34 at home on 16 October, then defeated Provence Aix 35-33 at home on 4 October. Their only recent league loss came away at Limoges (31-35 on 10 October). Over these five games they have averaged 34.8 goals for and 30.0 against, demonstrating attacking potency and reasonable defensive control.
Nimes
Chartres won their last outing, beating Dunkerque 27-24 away on 17 October, but their form is mixed. They drew 35-35 at home to Chambery Savoie on 9 October and lost 28-30 away at Toulouse on 4 October. Over five games they have scored 30.6 per match and conceded 28.0, showing they can both attack and defend but lack the consistency of their opponents.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are recorded.
Key factors
Nimes' superior recent record and league position suggest a slight advantage. They have won five of seven games compared to Chartres' three wins in seven, and their average of 34.8 goals per game in recent play outpaces Chartres' 30.6. However, the gap is narrow: Chartres have conceded only 28.0 per game on average, and their away form includes a win at Dunkerque, a side Nimes also beat. Nimes' home record is strong—they have not lost at home in their last five games—but Chartres have shown they can compete against quality opponents. The fixture should be close, with both sides capable of reaching 30+ goals.
Prediction
The model rates this as a tight contest with Nimes holding a marginal edge. Nimes' consistency and home advantage point to a slight favourite status, but Chartres' recent away win and defensive solidity mean they remain competitive. The expected goal output suggests a high-scoring, closely contested match in which either side could prevail. Nimes' attacking average of 34.8 goals per game and Chartres' defensive concession rate of 28.0 per game indicate both teams will likely score in volume.
Nimes are slight favourites in what looks to be a fairly open game. Their superior league position and recent form give them a narrow edge, but Chartres have shown enough defensive discipline and attacking threat to make this competitive. Fantasy league players should monitor both sides' attacking output, as the match appears likely to be high-scoring.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | |
| 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 10 | |
| 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |
| 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | |
| 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
| 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
| 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 9 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 10 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
| 11 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 13 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
| 15 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | |
| 16 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
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