PSG are setting the pace at the top of the French Ligue 1 standings and will host struggling Nantes on Saturday. The champions have a 100% record at the Parc des Princes and should claim a comfortable victory over the visitors.
PSG head into Saturday’s clash off the back of a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich as they continue to struggle in the UEFA Champions League. However, they remain as solid as ever in Ligue 1, winning their last five matches and opening up a six-point lead at the top of the table.
The Parisians have been particularly impressive at home, winning all six of their Ligue 1 matches at the Parc des Princes. Luis Enrique’s men have scored at least three goals in five of those fixtures and won 3-0 last time out in the League against Toulouse.
While PSG are tightening their grip at the top, Nantes are struggling around the bottom of the table. Antoine Kombouare’s men were beaten 2-0 by Le Havre last time out for a fourth straight defeat and are currently in the bottom three, one point from safety.
Nantes are just as poor on their travels having lost their last three away matches. Defending appears to be a major problem as they have conceded three goals in each of those matches.
How the bookies view it: Smooth sailing for PSG
PSG have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 1/5 by Betfred to claim the win. An unlikely victory for Nantes is valued at 12/1 by Betfred, who are also offering odds of 6/1 for a draw.
Head to head: Hosts on top
PSG have a 39-10 advantage with nine draws from 58 previous matches against Nantes. The hosts have also won the last five meetings and claimed a 2-1 victory in the clash at Parc des Princes last season.
Players to watch Barcola to deliver again
Bradley Barcola remains the biggest attacking threat for PSG and has 10 goals in 12 Ligue 1 matches. The forward was also on target in this fixture last season and is priced at 9/10 by Betfred to find the net once again.
Moses Simon is often involved in most of the attacking plays for Nantes and could be worth keeping an eye on. The forward has three goals this season and is priced at 9/2 by Betfred to get on the score sheet.
Probable line-ups
Randal Kolo Muani was an unused substitute in the Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich and could start on Saturday. Lee Kang-In should also return to the attack after coming off the bench in midweek.
Tinotenda Kadawere and Marcus Coco are sidelined with injury for Nantes. Matthis Abline should start in attack alongside Simon and Florent Mollet while Nathan Zeze should continue at the back.
PSG: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Ruiz, Vitinha Neves, Barcola, Kolo Muani, Kang-In
Nantes: Lafont, Cozza, Zeze, Castelletto, Duverne, Douglas Augusto, Chirivella, Simon, Lepenant, Mollet, Abline
Anything else catch the eye?
PSG are expected to be dominant on Saturday and could be backed in the -2 handicap market at 6/4 with Betfred. The Parisians have won both halves in three of their last four Ligue 1 home matches and a repeat is priced at 5/4 with Betfred.
Nantes have seen over 3.5 goals in their last two matches and could be set for a repeat at evens with Betfred.
This French Ligue 1 match between PSG and Nantes will be played on Nov 30, 2024 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best PSG vs Nantes prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
