Istres OPH vs USAM Nimes – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
27:36
19/04/2026 at 11:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Starligue - Round 24

Chances of winning


Istres OPH
35%
Draw
11.6%
USAM Nimes
53.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
39.9% 11.4% 48.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

43.4% 10.5% 44.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Istres OPH has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.9%)
  • USAM Nimes has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Istres OPH than the current prediction. (+8.4%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Istres OPH, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for USAM Nimes than the current prediction. (-8.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for USAM Nimes, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Istres OPH - USAM Nimes Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.58
    (2.3)
    7.88
    (8.06)
    1.72
    (1.89)
    9.6%
    (8.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 57.25
    • The most likely Handicap: 2 (-1)
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Istres won 1.
    • Istres has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Nimes has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
    • Istres may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Nimes could have a small edge in this match.
    • In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Istres won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 13 matches, and goals 439:503. (average 25.8:29.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Istres won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 6 matches, and goals 212:249. (average 23.6:27.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Istres OPH - USAM Nimes were as follows:
    05.09.2025 USAM Nimes - Istres OPH 29:28
    02.05.2025 Istres OPH - USAM Nimes 26:29
    18.10.2024 USAM Nimes - Istres OPH 29:34
    06.06.2023 Istres OPH - USAM Nimes 30:38
    15.11.2022 Istres OPH - USAM Nimes 21:32
    Latest results of Istres OPH
    10.04.2026 Selestat AHB - Istres OPH 23:27
    27.03.2026 Istres OPH - Saint-Raphael 35:32
    13.03.2026 Limoges - Istres OPH 30:26
    06.03.2026 Istres OPH - Tremblay 36:30
    Latest results of USAM Nimes
    15.04.2026 USAM Nimes - HBC Nantes 30:35
    10.04.2026 USAM Nimes - Pays dAix 35:37
    03.04.2026 Dijon - USAM Nimes 28:25
    13.03.2026 Tremblay - USAM Nimes 36:29
    French Starligue Handball Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLPts
    1PSG262510909:72851
    2Nantes262330941:78049
    3Montpellier261817883:77937
    4Limoges261727853:81636
    5Chambery Savoie261448836:82432
    6St. Raphael2614111816:82029
    7Toulouse2614111793:77629
    8Tremblay2612212849:85126
    9Provence Aix2611312771:76125
    10Cesson Rennes-Metropole2612113818:81425
    11Nimes269116768:80719
    12Selestat265219783:84412
    13Dunkerque265219692:80612
    14Chartres265219735:84512
    15Dijon265120747:82811
    16Istres265120730:84511

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