For the first time in almost half a century, newly-promoted Paris FC and struggling Nantes face each other in Ligue 1 in a bid to win maximum points at Stade Jean-Bouin on Friday, 24 October.
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Paris FC vs Nantes prediction: Significant home victory awaits the Parisians
Key stats
- Paris FC are winless in three of their last four Ligue 1 games.
- The hosts have registered four clean sheets in their last five home wins.
- Nantes are yet to conceded an away league goal before halt-time this term.
- The Canaries are winless in five straight Ligue 1 fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Paris FC 2-1 Nantes
Paris FC tasted their first defeat in three matches when Lens claimed a 2-1 victory at home, leaving the Parisians reeling in the bottom half of the table after eight rounds. Nevertheless, Stephane Gill’s men have begun their maiden Ligue 1 journey in impressive manner.
In contrast, Nantes have won just once this term, now losing five on the trot, with Lille inflicting their latest defeat. Luis Castro is under pressure to deliver points, but given Paris FC’s current form, it will be difficult to do so.
With the home advantage in their favour, expect Paris FC to edge Nantes at Jean-Bouin, where they’ve won two of their three games so far, scoring two or more goals in each outing.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds in Paris’ favour
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Paris FC have enjoyed a decent run of games, going unbeaten in half of their league games so far. Les Parisiens have 13/20 (1.65) odds assigned to them, implying a 60.6% probability of victory.
Nantes are in poor form away from home in the French top-flight, winless in their last six league road trips. Priced at 19/5 (4.80), they carry a 20.3% chance of success in Paris.
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Most recent H2Hs: A rare encounter
Paris FC and Nantes meet in Ligue 1 for the first time since the 1978/79 season, with the visitors winning all six H2Hs prior. However, their latest competitive meeting arrived in Coupe de la Ligue in 2019 – with Nantes emphatically beating Paris FC 8-0 in that fixture. They also met in a club friendly in August, with Paris FC winning 3-2.
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Paris preview: A handful of absentees
Four players are missing from Gill’s roster: Mathieu Cafaro, Yves Hamel, Julien Lopez and Sofiane Akliouche.
Predicted lineup: Nkambadio (GK), Traore, Chergui, Otavio, De Smet, Lopez, Lees-Melou, Camara, Kebbal, Geubbels & Simon
Last five matches:
- Lens 2-1 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- Paris FC 2-0 Lorient (Ligue 1)
- Nice 1-1 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- Paris FC 2-3 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
- Brest 1-2 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
Nantes preview: A rare victory?
Francis Coquelin, Mayckel Lahdo and Johann Lepenant are confirmed absentees for Nantes.
Predicted lineup: Lopes (GK), Amian, Awaziem, Cozza, Leroux, Mwanga, Hyeok-kyu, Tabibou, Guirassy, Mohamed & Abline
Last five matches:
- Nantes 0-2 Lille (Ligue 1)
- Brest 0-0 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- Toulouse 2-2 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- Nantes 2-2 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- Nice 1-0 Nantes (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Ilan Kebbal
Kebbal has been instrumental in Paris FC’s journey so far this season, with seven goal contributions (G4, A3) in eight matches, including an assist in their latest loss to Lens. Three of his four goals have come on home turf and that should provide him with the momentum to do damage.