Our Istres vs Nimes Prediction: 1-0
Istres vs Nimes in the France National 2 is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. Nimes will put up a fight, but Nimes’s quality should prevail in a tight 1-0 home win.
Our prediction is supported by key Istres vs Nimes stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Istres's Last Match – Istres vs Laval
Istres will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 France Cup defeat against Laval on January 10. In that match, Istres recorded 53% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Istres | 53% | 0 (2) | - | 31 |
 Laval | 47% | 0 (3) | - | 41 |
Nimes's Last Match – Nimes vs Asf Andrezieux
Determined to get back to winning ways, Nimes must win after their 1-1 France National 2 draw against Asf Andrezieux on January 10.
Istres vs Nimes Stats
Key Stats
| Istres | Nimes | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.29 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Istres are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Nimes average 1.1 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.