Istres vs Nimes: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Istres

D W D D L

7th place in Group C

2 - 0

17/01/2026 17:00

Nimes

L W W L W

2nd place in Group C

French Championnat Amateur

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Istres vs Nimes on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 17:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Istres vs Nimes preview before placing your bet.

Istres are currently 7th with 43 points after 30 matches.
Nimes sit 2nd with 59 points from 30 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Nimes, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Istres have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 La Roche VF	65	30	19	8	3	61	27	34
02 Bordeaux	62	30	19	5	6	51	28	23
03 Bayonne	55	30	17	4	9	42	27	15
04 Saint Malo	50	30	13	11	6	43	29	14
05 Les Herbiers	49	30	14	7	9	45	33	12
06 Avranches	40	30	10	10	10	46	41	5
07 Dinan Lehon FC	40	30	12	4	14	43	45	-2
08 Angouleme	40	30	10	10	10	30	38	-8
09 LA Saint-Colomban Locmine	37	30	9	10	11	31	34	-3
10 Chauray Fc	35	30	10	5	15	32	39	-7
11 Lorient B	35	30	10	5	15	39	48	-9
12 AS Montlouis	33	30	8	9	13	42	49	-7
13 Voltigeurs Chateaubriant	30	30	8	6	16	25	47	-22
14 Granville	29	30	6	11	13	32	41	-9
15 Stade Poitevin	29	30	6	11	13	23	40	-17
16 Saumur OL	28	30	6	10	14	37	56	-19

Group B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Thionville FC	60	30	18	6	6	53	36	17
02 Bourges	52	30	14	10	6	35	24	11
03 Haguenau	51	30	14	9	7	43	29	14
04 Feignies	46	30	12	10	8	41	24	17
05 AS Furiani Agliani	45	30	13	6	11	45	40	5
06 Biesheim	43	30	11	10	9	33	35	-2
07 St Pryve St Hilaire	42	30	12	6	12	48	44	4
08 Epinal	40	30	11	7	12	32	37	-5
09 Bastia Borgo	40	30	11	7	12	32	37	-5
10 Colmar	38	30	9	11	10	41	43	-2
11 Beauvais	38	30	9	11	10	39	42	-3
12 Dieppe	38	30	10	8	12	29	38	-9
13 Chambly FC	37	30	9	10	11	35	35	0
14 ES Wasquehal	34	30	10	4	16	28	44	-16
15 Chantilly	27	30	6	9	15	32	42	-10
16 Blois	25	30	7	4	19	31	47	-16

Group C	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Cannes AS	60	30	17	9	4	53	30	23
02 Nimes	59	30	18	5	7	46	25	21
03 St. Maur Lusi	55	30	15	10	5	40	24	16
04 GFA Rumilly Vallieres	47	30	13	8	9	49	36	13
05 Andrezieux	45	30	12	9	9	48	33	15
06 Hyeres	45	30	11	12	7	36	27	9
07 Istres	43	30	11	10	9	42	32	10
08 Creteil	43	30	12	7	11	36	34	2
09 GOAL FC	42	30	11	9	10	38	43	-5
10 GRACES	36	30	9	9	12	41	42	-1
11 Frejus St-Raphael	35	30	9	8	13	37	50	-13
12 Toulon	34	30	8	10	12	38	47	-9
13 Bobigny A.C.	32	30	7	11	12	29	31	-2
14 FC Limonest	32	30	8	8	14	33	49	-16
15 Saint-Priest	30	30	7	9	14	35	50	-15
16 Rousset-Ste Victoire	12	30	2	6	22	28	76	-48

Head To Head

24/07/2024 17:00

Istres

1 - 3

Nimes

INT CF

25/07/2023 16:45

Nimes

3 - 2

Istres

INT CF

12/11/2016 15:59

Istres

2 - 2

Nimes

FRAC

19/07/2014 16:40

Nimes

0 - 0

Istres

INT CF

18/04/2014 18:00

Nimes

1 - 0

Istres

FRA D2

22/11/2013 19:00

Istres

4 - 2

Nimes

FRA D2

Istres

17%

Draw

33%

Nimes

50%

Istres Last 6 matches

20/12/2025 17:00

SA Merignac 0 - 0 Istres FRAC

13/12/2025 17:00

Istres 0 - 0 GRACES FRA D4

05/12/2025 19:00

Bobigny A.C. 1 - 1 Istres FRA D4

29/11/2025 17:00

Seyssinet 0 - 2 Istres FRAC

22/11/2025 17:00

Istres 4 - 0 Toulon FRA D4

15/11/2025 18:00

SS Allinges 1 - 2 Istres FRAC

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Nimes

13/12/2025 17:00

Cannes AS 0 - 0 Nimes FRA D4

06/12/2025 17:00

Nimes 2 - 0 Hyeres FRA D4

22/11/2025 17:00

St. Maur Lusi 2 - 0 Nimes FRA D4

08/11/2025 17:00

Nimes 3 - 1 Rousset-Ste Victoire FRA D4

01/11/2025 17:00

GOAL FC 2 - 0 Nimes FRA D4

18/10/2025 16:00

Nimes 3 - 0 Saint-Priest FRA D4

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Istres

Nimes

242

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored

157

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

196

Avg. per game

0.81

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 86 matches

YesNo

46 (53%)40 (47%)

In last 86 matches

NoYes

110 (45%)132 (55%)

Istres

Recent matches

Nimes

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(36%)16 29(64%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Istres

Nimes

Shots

Istres

Total shots

9.55 avg / game

Blocked

3 total

Avg. 1.50

Nimes

Total shots

8.57 avg / game

Blocked

205 total

Avg. 2.18

Istres Pass Nimes

Total passes

904

Avg. 452 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

44541

Avg. 412 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Istres

Played games

Nimes

242

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.30

2.06

177

Corners

854

3.53

0.41

Throw-ins

1162

4.80

0.23

Offsides

198

0.82

0.07

GK saves

350

1.45

Istres

DISCIPLINARY

Nimes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.14

389

1.61

0.03

0.09

1.07

Fouls

1453

6.00

0.30

Tackles

1591

6.57

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How We Build the Istres vs Nimes Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Istres vs Nimes on 17 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this French Championnat Amateur fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Istres vs Nimes Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Istres's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nimes's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

French Championnat Amateur Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live French Championnat Amateur standings and the French Championnat Amateur form table to understand exactly where Istres and Nimes sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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