Matchday 31 in Ligue 1 between PSG and Nice will take place on April 25 at the Parc des Princes in Paris. PSG vs. Nice: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
PSG
This week, the Parisians played a rescheduled Matchday 29 fixture against Nantes, which ended in a 1-1 draw. This result ended PSG's 10-match winning streak in Ligue 1. Nevertheless, their unbeaten run in the league continues, now reaching 32 matches (26 wins, 6 draws). PSG extended their scoring streak to 16 matches and increased their lead as the league's top-scoring team with 83 goals. PSG has won their last 5 home league matches.
- The club has failed to keep a clean sheet in 7 of their last 8 Ligue 1 matches.
- PSG has scored at least twice in 6 of their last 8 home Ligue 1 games.
- Both teams have scored in 8 of PSG's last 9 home matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for PSG (4-3-3)
Gianluigi Donnarumma – Joao Neves, Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, Nuno Mendes – Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz – Lee Kang-In, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Luis Enrique has a full squad available with no injuries or suspensions.
Nice
The team ended a 5-match winless streak in Ligue 1 by defeating Le Havre 2-1 in the last round. However, Nice could not stop their run of conceding goals, as they have allowed goals in 7 consecutive league matches. The victory over Le Havre allowed the club to return to the European competition zone in the Ligue 1 standings, climbing to 5th place. They are only 2 points away from the Champions League zone. Notably, Nice managed to take points from PSG in the first round, drawing 1-1.
- The club has scored in 23 of their last 24 matches in the French top division.
- The team has won with a handicap (+1.5) in 16 of their last 17 Ligue 1 matches.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 8 of Nice's last 9 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Nice (3-4-3)
Marcin Bulka – Melvin Bard, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Mohamed Abdelmonem – Jonathan Clauss, Hicham Boudaoui, Pablo Rosario, Ali Abdi – Jeremie Boga, Badredine Bouanani, Gaetan Laborde.
Team captain, defender Dante, is unavailable due to injury.
Referee
Willy Delajod (France)
Matches – 16 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 61;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 31%.
Match Prediction: PSG vs. Nice
The rescheduled league match against Nantes proved challenging for PSG, as expected, with the Parisians dropping points after conceding late. Overall, do not expect PSG to dominate in domestic league matches, as the title has already been secured. Moreover, PSG's schedule is packed, and Luis Enrique is rotating the squad, giving playing time to non-regulars. I am confident that PSG will not exert themselves in this match, keeping in mind their upcoming Champions League game against Arsenal.
The upcoming opponent is more formidable than Nantes, whom PSG struggled against this week. Nice is fighting for European competition spots and is highly motivated, unlike PSG, who are focused on the Champions League and the French Cup final. Additionally, matches against the team from the French Riviera have historically been challenging for PSG, even in past seasons when motivation wasn't an issue. Nice has not lost by more than one goal in 7 of their last 8 Ligue 1 meetings with PSG.
It is also important to note that Nice has won with this handicap in 16 of their last 17 Ligue 1 matches. In the first round, Nice managed to take points from PSG, a feat achieved by only 4 clubs in the current championship. Therefore, my prediction is: Nice with a handicap (+1.5)
