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Nimes vs Istres

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National 2 - Group C 2025/2026 Stade des Antonins, Nîmes
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Match Events

1' Event
Khasa J.
55' Event
Depres C.
58' Event
Pires V.

AI Match Summary

The National 2 - Group C 2025/2026 game between Nimes and Istres finished 3-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Nimes.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

69%
Nimes
20%
Draws
11%
Istres
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Nimes

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

69% / High Confidence
  • Istres haven't matched Nimes's recent run of results.
  • 69% — that's where the model lands on Nimes taking it.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 67.8%
Nimes Clean Sheet 20%
Istres Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Nimes Istres
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 17 11
Draws 4 9
Losses 9 9
Goals Scored 1.57 1.21
Goals Conceded 1.03 1.07
Expected Goals (xG) 1.69 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 9, 2026 National 1 - Group C
Nimes vs Istres
3:0
Jan 17, 2026 National 1 - Group C
Istres vs Nimes
2:0
Jul 24, 2024 Club Friendly
Nimes vs Istres
3:1
Jul 25, 2023 Club Friendly
Nimes vs Istres
3:2
Nov 12, 2016 Coupe de France
Istres vs Nimes
3:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Nimes Compare

Top Goalscorer Khasa J.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Depres C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.3
Avg xA / game 0.84

Istres Compare

Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Nimes 85 / 100
Istres 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Nimes Istres

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Nimes Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Games between these two average 3.80 goals.

Attacking prowess: Nimes scored in 77% of their last 30 outings.

Solid form: Nimes remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Difficult form: Istres registered 3 defeats in their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Nimes VS Istres
1.88 Goals Scored 0.5
1.88 Goals Conceded 1.5
100% Over 1.5 63%
100% Over 2.5 63%
50% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Nimes

(Home)
12 Sept
Nimes
4 : 0
Troyes II
05 Sept
Lyon - La Duchere
0 : 1
Nimes
29 Aug
Nimes
3 : 0
Frejus Saint Raphael
22 Aug
Canet Roussillon
1 : 3
Nimes
30 Jul
Marseille
2 : 1
Nimes
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Istres

(Away)
12 Sept
Istres
0 : 0
Touraine
05 Sept
Hyeres
3 : 0
Istres
29 Aug
Istres
1 : 2
Hauts Lyonnais
22 Aug
Troyes II
0 : 0
Istres
16 May
Istres
1 : 2
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Cannes 30 17 9 4 53:30 60
2 Nimes 30 18 5 7 46:25 59
3 St. Maur Lusitanos 30 15 10 5 40:24 55
4 Rumilly Vallieres 30 13 8 9 49:36 47
5 Hyeres 30 11 12 7 36:27 45
6 Andrezieux 30 12 9 9 48:33 45
7 Istres 30 11 10 9 42:32 43
8 Creteil 30 12 7 11 36:34 43
9 GOAL FC 30 11 8 11 38:46 40
10 RC Grasse 30 9 9 12 41:42 36
11 Frejus Saint Raphael 30 9 8 13 37:50 35
12 Limonest 30 9 7 14 36:49 34
13 FC Bobigny 93 30 7 11 12 29:31 32
14 Toulon 30 8 10 12 38:47 31
15 Saint Priest 30 7 9 14 35:50 30
16 Rousset Ste Victoire 30 2 6 22 28:76 12
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