Nancy vs Boulogne: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Match Details: August 15, 2025| Stade Marcel Picot | Ligue 2 | 19:00 GMT

Nancy meet Boulogne in the second weekend of the Ligue 2 season. The surroundings around this game are quite unique. Nancy were meant to be playing Ajaccio in their second game, but are now playing Boulogne. This is because Ajaccio were relegated before the season due to financial troubles, this resulted in Boulogne being automatically being promoted to the second tier as they placed 3rd in the National 1 last season.

It'll definitely be an interesting contest, and it will be interesting to see how Boulogne line up, as they expected to remain in the 3rd tier this season.

Key Betting Tip: Both teams to score at 1.98 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Nancy vs Boulogne Predicted Lineups

Nancy Predicted XI: Basilio; Fernandez, Saint-Ruf, Julloux; Evans, Suljic, Bouriaud, Sidibe; Fdaouch, Bouabdelli; Bokangu

Nancy should have no absentees for this game after their opening Ligue 2 game against Rodez. After a steady 0-0, Pablo Correa should keep a similar team.

Boulogne Predicted XI:I. Kone; Zohore, Gourville, Thiam, Siliadin; Binet, Toure, Platret; Farissi, Z. Kone, Mpembele

Also, Boulogne have no reported injuries. They have also not played in just less than 2 weeks. So expect some differences in their confirmed starting 11 on Friday.

Nancy vs Boulogne Current League Standings

With it being the second weekend of Ligue 2 fixtures, we do have some early league positions. Nancy are 14th, with 1 point. Meanwhile, Boulogne sit in 16th (3rd bottom) having yet to play a game in Ligue 2, due to the Ajaccio financial situation.

Nancy vs Boulogne Head-To-Head Timeline

February 2025: Nancy 0-2 Boulogne (National 1) September 2024: Boulogne 1-1 Nancy (National 1) March 2010: Nancy 1-3 Boulogne (Ligue 1 ) October 2009: Boulogne 1-2 Nancy (Ligue 1) September 2007: Nancy 3-0 Boulogne (Ligue Coupe)

The two most recent H2H games here are the most important to take into consideration, with the rest being over a decade old. Boulogne have beat Nancy once and drew against them. This gives them the edge in this category, and should give them a reasonable expectation of winning despite being away from home.

Recent Nancy and Boulogne Matches Analysis

Nancy Last 5 Matches:

Rodez 0-0 Nancy (Ligue 2) Nancy 3-1 UNFP Selection (Club Friendly) Nancy 3-2 Epinal (Club Friendly) Nancy 1-2 Strasbourg (Club Friendly) Nice 3-3 Nancy (Club Friendly)

Nancy have been on a good run throughout their preseason going into last weekend's opening round of fixtures. They have only lost to Strasbourg in their last 5 matches, and Strasbourg are a very solid Ligue 1 side. Their 0-0 versus Rodez last time out was uninspired but they should be at least a little better in this upcoming fixture.

Boulogne Last 5 Matches:

Fleury 2-1 Boulogne (Club Friendly) Boulogne 1-0 RFB (Club Friendly) Boulogne 0-0 Versailles (Club Friendly) Boulogne 2-2 Amiens (Club Friendly) Reims 1-0 Boulogne (Club Friendly)

A middling preseason for Boulogne, only winning one of their last 5 games. Hopefully they can put these results behind them ahead of their first Ligue 2 game against Nancy.

Nancy vs Boulogne Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 53.30% confidence in a Boulogne victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Best Nancy vs Boulogne Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.98 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture. The fixtures' head-to-head record and the both teams recent form justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Nancy vs Boulogne

Walid Bouabdelli (Nancy): The French forward had an impressive season last time out, registering 6 assists for the campaign. He also had a key part to play in their attacking potency. He could be one that could be involved in a Nancy goal if they score.

Zanga Kone (Boulogne): Joined from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, Kone is a 20-year-old striker who will look to score plenty of goals for Boulogne this season. He has spent the last few seasons playing in PSG's youth setup. He moved to Boulogne to seek senior opportunities and his stats in the French youth leagues suggest that he may have something as a creative midfielder.

Nancy vs Boulogne Match Facts

Referee: Azzédine Souifi is the main official for this game. The Frenchman is an experience referee in France's lower football leagues.

Broadcast Details:

Europe: Bein Sports Max 6

Stadium Information: This game is being contested at the Stade Marcel Picot. The stadium was rebuilt in 2003 and is now able to hold 20,087 people.