Ligue 2 Mid-Table Clash: Nancy Hosts Rodez, Can They Break Their Winless Streak?
On Thursday evening, Nancy will host Rodez at Stade Marcel-Picot in a crucial Ligue 2 mid-table clash. Nancy currently sits 14th in the league, while Rodez holds the 11th spot with a two-point advantage, making this match vital for both teams to solidify their league positions. Notably, Nancy has never secured a victory against Rodez in their historical encounters, with six of their last seven meetings ending in a draw.
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
This Ligue 2 BKT fixture will kick off on January 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM UTC at Nancy's home ground, Stade Marcel-Picot. AS Nancy Lorraine currently sits 14th in the league standings with 21 points. Rodez AF is positioned 11th with 23 points, two points ahead of their opponents. This is a classic mid-table encounter, with both teams eager to climb the standings and avoid being drawn into a potential relegation battle. Nancy has struggled at home, losing 67% of their last six Ligue 2 matches, while Rodez has also endured four defeats in their most recent six away matches across all competitions. Historically, Nancy has never beaten Rodez in their seven previous meetings, with Rodez winning one and a remarkable six ending in draws.
Recent Form
**Nancy**: Despite a season characterized by poor overall form (6 wins, 3 draws, 10 losses), Nancy's recent five official matches show mixed results. They suffered a 0-3 defeat to Guingamp on January 19, 2026, but secured a 2-1 victory against Amiens on January 3, a 1-0 win over Clermont on December 12, 2025, and a 2-1 win against Saint-Étienne on December 5. They lost 0-2 to Laval on November 22. In summary, Nancy's last five matches include three wins and two losses, indicating some recent resilience.
**Rodez**: Rodez's overall form this season has been average (5 wins, 8 draws, 6 losses), but they are unbeaten in their last five official matches. They drew 1-1 with Le Mans on January 16, and previously drew 3-3 with Pau on January 3. Rodez secured a 2-1 victory against Guingamp on December 12, 2025, and recorded 1-1 draws against Troyes on December 6 and Dunkerque on November 21. Rodez's recent form of one win and four draws highlights their current defensive solidity and ability to grind out results.
Key Players & Injury News
**Nancy's** key attacking players include Patrick Ouotro with 4 goals, and Brandon Bokangu, Nicolas Saint-Ruf, and Zakaria Fdaouch, who each have 3 goals this season. Defensively, Nicolas Saint-Ruf is notable for his aerial duel success. Teddy Bouriaud is a strong dribbler, while Walid Bouabdelli and Zakaria Fdaouch are active in taking shots. In terms of injuries, Nancy's goalkeeper M. Sourzac is currently sidelined.
For **Rodez**, the primary goal scorer is Ibrahima Baldé with 6 goals, followed by Samy Benchama and Taïryk Arconte with 3 and 2 goals respectively. In terms of assists, Jean Lambert Evans leads with 6, with Nolan Galves and Kenny Nagera also contributing significantly. There is no current news of significant new injuries for the Rodez squad.