PSG’s attentions turn back to domestic matters this weekend after a disappointing midweek defeat at Arsenal in the Champions League.
The Ligue 1 champions have made a dominant start to the new domestic season, winning five of their opening six matches. But, for the first time this term, questions are beginning to be asked of Luis Enrique.
However, the Spaniard isn’t the only coach under pressure in France’s top tier. Franck Haise has overseen a poor start to the season for Nice, losing two of their opening six.
His position was put further under the microscope following a 4-1 defeat in the Europa League at the hands of Lazio on Thursday.
Odds: PSG Heavily Favored in Betting
PSG will be favored to bounce back to form in Ligue 1 this weekend, as they are an odds-on change for their visit to Nice. The home side are massive outsiders at the current prices available.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Nice | +411 |
| Draw | +306 |
| PSG | -146 |
PSG Impress on Road Trips to Nice
| Total | Nice | PSG | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 44 | 12 | 23 | 9 |
| Ligue 1 Games | 41 | 12 | 21 | 8 |
| Goals | 109 | 39 | 70 |
The Parisians have enjoyed their trips to the south of France in recent seasons, winning on their last two trips to Nice.
Both wins have been recorded by 2-0 scorelines. In fact, PSG have won six of their last seven away matches against their rivals, scoring an average of 2.66 goals per game.
🚨⚽ TIP: PSG’s excellent scoring record in this fixture makes over 2.5 goals a solid betting angle. (Over 2.5 Goals @ -116)
Nice Team News
Nice will quickly need to brush themselves down after a heavy midweek loss in Rome. However, their options in the final third of the field remain limited.
Gaetan Laborde and Terem Moffi aren’t expected to return to action until early 2025. Morgan Samson is also unavailable this weekend, while Melvin Bard missed out.
Possible Lineup
Marcin Bulka (GK); Youssouf Ndayishimyem Moise Bombito, Dante, Jonathan Clauss, Pablo Rosario, Bilal Brahimi, Badredine Bouanani, Tanguy Ndombele, Jeremie Boga, Terem Moffi
Key Stat
Nice’s poor run of form hasn’t extended to their matches at the Allianz Riviera. At home, the French side has won three of their last five matches in Ligue 1.
PSG Team News
Ousmane Dembele is expected to be recalled by Enrique for this trip to the south of France after missing out against Arsenal due to disciplinary reasons.
The Parisians are still without Presnel Kimpembe due to a muscle injury, while Goncalo Ramos is still a month away from full fitness.
Possible Lineup
Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK); Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Lucas Hernandez, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Warren Zaire-Emery, Ousmane Dembele, Randal Kolo Muani, Bradley Barcola
Key Stat
PSG’s league form is incredibly strong. The Parisians have won seven of their last eight matches in the competition.
Nice vs. PSG Prediction
Things aren’t clicking for Nice this season, and that is a major concern ahead of the visit of the French champions this weekend.
PSG will be back to full strength on their return to Ligue 1, and we could see them winning by at least a two-goal margin at the Allianz Riviera.
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