The rescheduled Matchday 29 fixture in Ligue 1 between Nantes and PSG will take place on April 22 at the Beaujoire Stadium. Nantes vs. PSG: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Nantes
The club suffered a 1-2 defeat to Rennes in the Breton derby during Matchday 30, extending their uncompromising run in the tournament to ten matches (4 wins, 6 losses). It's noteworthy that Nantes has scored in their last four Ligue 1 matches. However, defensively, the club is unreliable, having conceded in 14 of their last 15 league matches. In the standings of the elite French division, the team is in 14th place, with only a three-point cushion from the relegation zone. Additionally, in the first round, Nantes managed to take points from PSG away, drawing 1-1.
- The club has won with a handicap (+1.5) in their last five Ligue 1 matches.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 8 of Nantes' last 10 home games in this tournament.
- At home, the Bretons have scored in 11 of their last 14 matches in the French championship.
Predicted lineup for Nantes (4-3-3)
Anthony Lopes – Kelvin Amian, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Nathan Zeze – Sorba Thomas, Douglas Augusto, Nicolas Cozza – Mostafa Mohamed, Mathis Ablin, Moses Simon.
PSG
The champions secured a 2-1 victory over Le Havre in their previous Ligue 1 match, marking PSG's tenth consecutive win in the tournament. This matches the longest winning streak for the Parisians in the French championship since October 2021. The capital club has pulled 22 points clear of their nearest rival in the standings. PSG also leads the list of the most prolific teams in the tournament, having scored 82 goals, with their closest pursuer having 62 goals. Notably, PSG is the only club in the current season among the top five European leagues that remains unbeaten, with 24 wins and 5 draws.
- The team has scored at least twice in 12 of their last 15 matches in the French elite division.
- Both teams scored in 6 of PSG's last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
- PSG's winning away streak in the championship stands at 7 matches.
Predicted lineup for PSG (4-5-1)
Matvey Safonov – Ibrahima Mbaye, Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez, Achraf Hakimi – Senny Meyulu, Warren Zaire-Emery, Bradley Barcola, Lee Kang-In, Desire Doue – Goncalo Ramos.
Referee
Jeremy Pignard (France)
Matches – 14 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 62;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 21%.
Nantes vs. PSG: Match Prediction
Bookmakers traditionally list the Parisians as heavy favorites for the match. However, I do not think PSG will be able to thrash their opponents. Firstly, the capital club no longer has any league motivation, having secured the championship ahead of time. Secondly, all thoughts of the team and head coach Luis Enrique are already on the upcoming Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, and the French press expects rotation in the PSG lineup for the upcoming match. Thirdly, PSG's opponent, on the other hand, is highly motivated as they are fighting for survival. Let's not forget that Nantes is one of only five clubs that managed to take points from the Parisians in this championship.
Additionally, after the match with Nantes, the capital club will face Nice on Friday, so the visitors are unlikely to exert themselves excessively in Brittany. And in their last two Ligue 1 matches, the Parisians have slowed down, defeating their opponents by only one goal. Nantes, in turn, has won with a handicap of 1.5 goals at home in 12 of their last 14 matches in the French championship. Therefore, my prediction is: Nantes with a handicap (+1.5).
