Paris Saint-Germain vs Nice: Ligue 1 Preview
Paris Saint-Germain welcome Nice to the Parc des Princes this Saturday for an exciting Ligue 1 clash. PSG currently sit at the top of the league as usual, but the race is tight with five teams trailing by two points or fewer. Nice, however, are outside that chase, currently positioned in 8th place. The big question remains: will PSG shake off any complacency with a convincing win, or can Nice produce a surprising upset?
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Contrary to what some PSG fans might expect, the recent head-to-head record against Nice has not been overwhelmingly one-sided. In their last six meetings, PSG have won three times but lost twice, including their most recent encounter in April.
PSG enter this match following a somewhat disappointing 0-0 draw with newly promoted Lorient on Wednesday evening. Despite dominating possession and playing almost the entire second half with an extra man, PSG couldn’t find a winner. This was their third draw of the season so far.
Nice, meanwhile, come into the weekend buoyed by a strong run of form. They secured one of their best wins of the campaign this week by defeating Lille 2-0. This victory marked their third consecutive league win, and they remain unbeaten in their last five Ligue 1 matches.
PSG’s defense has been a highlight this season, despite some unexpected dropped points. They have conceded only nine goals in ten league matches, with new goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier keeping five clean sheets so far.
On the other hand, despite Nice’s good form overall, their away performances leave something to be desired. Their only away league win this season came against Rennes, and including European fixtures, they have suffered five defeats on the road.
Match Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain vs Nice
Given their recent streak, Nice will be confident heading into this fixture and aim to challenge PSG strongly. However, the reigning champions have been robust all season, losing just once, and will likely be eager to respond after dropping points against Lorient.
Considering Nice’s struggles away from home and PSG’s quality—especially at Parc des Princes—this match looks set for PSG to assert their dominance and secure a solid victory.
Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Nice
Betting Tips
- Tip 1: Paris Saint-Germain to win.
- Tip 2: Paris Saint-Germain to score in the second half. (PSG have scored in the second half of all but one of their Ligue 1 games this season.)
- Tip 3: Paris Saint-Germain to keep a clean sheet. (PSG have kept five clean sheets this season, three of them at home.)
