Two teams fighting for the same cause meet in the north of France, as relegation-threatened Nantes and fellow strugglers Paris FC engage in a midseason six-pointer at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday, 18 January.
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Nantes vs Paris FC prediction: Parisians to steal three points off Canaries
Key stats
- Nantes have lost six of their last 10 competitive games (W2, D2).
- The Canaries are winless in seven of their eight home Ligue 1 matches (L5, D2).
- Paris FC have avoided defeat in three of their last five competitive fixtures (W2, D1).
- The visitors have conceded 16 goals in nine away top-flight matches.
Correct score prediction: Nantes 1-2 Paris FC
After a seven-match winless run, Nantes zoomed to back-to-back victories in the Coupe de France and Ligue 1, and one might have thought their 2-0 win over Marseille would turn the tide in their favour. However, in their latest fixture, Ahmed Kantari’s men were knocked out of the former competition by lowly Nice in the last round.
Meanwhile, Paris FC will be brimming with confidence after a historic victory in the Coupe de France, as they eliminated fellow rivals and reigning champions PSG in the Round of 32. Stephane Gilli’s side lead Nantes by just two points at the bottom of the table, and a victory here could help revitalize them as the race for points heats up.
Although Nantes have the home advantage in their favour, Paris should be confident enough of edging past the Canaries in this relegation six-pointer.
Pre-game odds and win probability: PFC with the better odds
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.7%
- AWAY: 11/8 (2.37) – 42.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Nantes shocked Marseille with a 2-0 victory in their previous Ligue 1 outing, and that could serve as inspiration against the Parisians. However, bookmakers still view them as underdogs, with their odds of victory at 2/1 (3.00) – a 33.3% probability of success.
Paris FC also recently beat a French giant in PSG, knocking them out of the French Cup. The visitors are backed by odds of 11/8 (2.37) – indicating a win probability rate of 42.1%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Canaries with the upper hand
Nantes have won 10 of their last 12 meetings with Paris FC, including the reverse fixture which ended 2-1 in their favour.
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Nantes preview: Almost at full strength
Kwon Hyeok-Kyu and Fabien Centonze are the only two players missing for Kantari and co.
Predicted lineup: Lopes (GK), Amian, Tati, Mwanga, Machado, Leroux, Lepanant, Abline, Cabella, Guirassy & El Arabi
Last five matches:
- Nantes 1-1 Nice (3-5 on penalties) (Coupe de France)
- Marseille 0-2 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- Concarneau 3-5 Nantes (Coupe de France)
- Angers 4-1 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- Nantes 1-2 Lens (Ligue 1)
Paris FC preview: Significant away odds
Sofiane Alakouch, Nouha Dicko, Pierre Hamel, Pierre Lees-Melou and Alimani Gory are all sidelined for this away trip.
Predicted lineup: Trapp (GK), Traore, Mbow, Otavio, De Smet, Kebbal, Marchetti, Lopez, Camara, Cafano & Krasso
Last five matches:
- PSG 0-1 Paris FC (Coupe de France)
- PSG 2-1 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- Raon L'Etape 0-3 Paris FC (Coupe de France)
- Paris FC 0-3 Toulouse (Ligue 1)
- Le Havre 0-0 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Ilan Kebbal
After a disappointing AFCON campaign with Algeria, Kebbal returns to domestic proceedings with Paris FC as he continues to search for the form that made him the Ligue 1 top scorer early in the season. With six goals and two assists in the top-flight, Kebbal is still Paris’ most lethal asset in the frontline.