Nantes v Strasbourg: relegation fight meets top-half push | OneFootball

Nantes host Strasbourg in Ligue 1 at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau on Sunday, 22 March 2026, with the hosts battling to climb out of the relegation places and the visitors aiming to consolidate a top half position.

Nantes have ground to make up after losing four of their past five league matches, though they did beat Le Havre in February. Strasbourg won the reverse fixture 1-0 in August 2025 and arrive unbeaten in five Ligue 1 games, with a win over Lyon followed by three draws.

Les Canaris list Francis Coquelin, Fabien Centonze and Bahmed Deuff as injured. Le Racing are without Benjamin Chilwell, Emanuel Emegha, Maxi Oyedele, Diego Moreira and Aaron Anselmino through injury.

Le Racing's season profile points to control and efficiency: 53% average possession, 88.10% passing accuracy and nine clean sheets, with Joaquín Panichelli on 14 league goals (third in the scoring chart) and Guéla Doué supplying five assists. Les Canaris have struggled for output, scoring 22 and conceding 42, but their steady crossing volume and headed goals could offer a route if they can pin Strasbourg back.

Les Canaris sit 17th in the table and a win would boost their survival bid. Le Racing are eighth on 37 points and victory would strengthen their top half push and keep them tracking the European spots.