Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will be strong favourites when they visit FC Nantes at Stade de la Beaujoire on today in a Ligue 1 clash. While PSG have already secured the league title, they remain focused on maintaining their historic unbeaten run and chasing a possible domestic and European treble under Luis Enrique.
PSG extended their winning streak to ten league games with a narrow 2-1 victory over Le Havre at the weekend, keeping alive their dream of a perfect season. With five matches left, PSG aims to break Nantes’ record of a 32-game unbeaten start to a Ligue 1 season. Despite dominating possession and passing in the reverse fixture this season, PSG was held to a 1-1 draw by a disciplined Nantes side.
Nantes, currently 14th and just three points above the relegation zone, face a tough battle for survival. Their recent form has been poor, with six losses in nine league matches. A red card to Marcus Coco and a late goal led to a painful defeat against Rennes last time out, increasing the pressure on them in the final stretch. However, Nantes’ remaining fixtures are relatively favourable, with all four of their last opponents in the league’s bottom half.
Team News & Tactics
FC Nantes
Nantes will be without suspended right-back Marcus Coco and injured Fabien Centonze. Goalkeeper Alban Lafont remains unavailable, and second-choice Anthony Lopes and winger Sorba Thomas are also doubtful due to injuries. Third-choice Patrik Carlgren is expected to start in goal. Midfielders Francis Coquelin, Adel Mahamoud, and defender Sekou Doucoure are sidelined.
Nantes will likely line up in a 4-3-3 formation with Carlgren in goal. The defence will include Kelvin Amian Adou, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Nicolas Pallois, and Nicolas Cozza. The midfield trio is expected to be Johann Lepenant, Douglas Augusto, and Louis Leroux. Up front, Mostafa Mohamed leads the attack, supported by Matthis Abline on the right and Moses Simon on the left.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Carlgren; Amian, Castelletto, Pallois, Cozza; Lepenant, Augusto, Leroux; Abline, Mohamed, Simon.
Paris Saint-Germain
Luis Enrique rested key players in the recent win over Le Havre to prepare for the Champions League semi-final. For this match, PSG is expected to return to their usual 4-3-3 formation. Gianluigi Donnarumma will start in goal, with Warren Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, and Theo Hernandez in defence.
Midfield will feature Senny Mayulu, João Neves, and Lee Kang-in, providing creativity and control. The attack will comprise Ousmane Dembele on the right wing, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on the left, and Goncalo Ramos leading the line.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Hernandez; Mayulu, Neves, Lee; Dembele, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia.
Key Stats
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Nantes have won only 3 of their last 30 Ligue 1 matches against PSG, with 24 losses and 3 draws.
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PSG has beaten Nantes 27 times in Ligue 1 this century, second only to their record against Marseille.
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Nantes have conceded 49 goals this season, the second-most in club history after 29 games.
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PSG has scored three or more goals in each of their last three away Ligue 1 matches, totalling 13 goals.
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Nantes have won 2 of their last 3 home Ligue 1 games, equalling their total wins in the previous 19 home matches.
Player to Watch: Ousmane Dembele
Dembele has been a key figure for PSG this season, combining pace, dribbling, and improved decision-making. Though rested in the last game, he is expected to start against Nantes. His direct style and flair pose a significant threat to Nantes’ defence, which has struggled this season. Dembele’s creativity and goal involvement make him a crucial player in PSG’s quest to maintain their unbeaten run.
Nantes vs PSG Prediction
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