After ten days of Ligue2, an artificial intelligence model published its forecasts for the end of the 2026-2027 season, revealing a very different future for two historic clubs. According to Forepitch, ASSE is on the direct path to Ligue1, while FCNantes is preparing for a difficult season, far from the play-off places. Montpellier and Reims appear to be the main rivals of Saint-Étienne in the race to climb.
At the end of the first half of the championship, the Saint-Étienne Greens lead the table with 25 points, resulting from eight victories, one draw and only one defeat. Their attack, the best in the championship, has scored 23 goals and has a goal difference of +15. These performances allowed Forepitch to give him a 76% chance of winning the title and a 91% probability of finishing in the top two places, thus guaranteeing a direct promotion. The model also predicts an average total of 71 points for ASSE at the end of the 34 days, which would confirm their domination.
Montpellier, second place with 21 points, and Reims, fourth with 18 points, represent the most serious threats to Saint-Étienne. Montpellier has a 10% chance of champion, 39% of direct promotion and 83% probability of finishing in the top 5. Reims, for its part, has a 6% chance of champion, 24% of direct promotion and 70% probability of finishing in the top five. The projected ranking places Nancy third, but the IA leans more towards Reims as one of the three leading clubs at the end of the season.
On the other hand, FCNantes finds itself in an alarming situation. Relegated to Ligue 2, the club has only accumulated eight points after ten days, with two wins, two draws and six defeats. Forepitch projects the club in final 14th place, with just 37 points, and estimates there is only about a 1% chance of finishing in the top five, and less than a 1% chance of going straight up. The risk of relegation is 21%, which could lead to a permanent descent to the lower level. This situation highlights a potential gap of 34 points between Saint-Étienne and Nantes at the end of the season, highlighting the need for the Canaries to react quickly to avoid a real nightmare.
Thus, artificial intelligence offers a clear panorama: ASSE is preparing for a return to Ligue1, while FCNantes must fight to stay. Both clubs will have to adjust their strategies based on these projections, as the probabilities can change each day of the championship. Saint‑Étienne supporters can already dream of a return to the first division, while Canary fans will have to prepare for a battle to avoid relegation.