Paris Saint Germain vs Nantes Prediction: Messi with another dazzling display

The Parisians are finally getting back to their best after putting up very commanding displays in their last 2 matches. In this match, PSG welcomes Nantes to the Parc de Princes for a Ligue 1 game. PSG sit comfortably at the top and a win here would put all doubts to bed should Marseille slip. Nantes are mid-table and have no real ambitions apart from staying clear of the relegation battle. Nantes are also mindful of dropping any more points because Montpellier is just 2 points away from catching up to them.

Paris Saint Germain are not the same team they used to be in previous seasons and it looks like their champions league disappointments still looms as they lost the round of 16 first leg to Bayern Munich. PSG have won 2 and lost 3 in their last 5 matches. In their last game, they beat Olympique Marseille 3-0 in a title decider. Now they sit 8 points clear at the top. PSG have seen more than 2.5 goals scored in 6/7 matches and both teams have scored in 6/8 matches that PSG has played. In 8/9 matches, there has been less than 4.5 cards shown and less than 10.5 corners played.

PSG are top of the league with 60 points from 25 matches. They have 19 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. And at home, PSG have picked up 32 points, from 12 matches. They won 10 and drew 2 matches at home this season. 

Nantes are still without a win in their last 4 matches in all competitions and now they face PSG that seem to be back at their best. Nantes lost their last match 1-0 against Stade de Rennais on their home ground. In their last 5 matches, Nantes recorded just 1 win, 3 losses and 1 draw, which is very poor. Nantes are also without a clean sheet in 4 matches and less than 2.5 goals have been scored in 7/9 of their matches. Nantes have conceded first in 5/6 matches, and they lost the first half in those matches. In 7/7 matches, there have been less than 4.5 cards shown and in 4/5 matches, there have been less than 10.5 corners played.

Nantes are currently in 13th spot on the table, with 28 points from 25 matches. They had 6 wins, 10 draws and 9 losses. Away from home, Nantes have taken 11 points from 13 matches. They won 2, drew 5 and lost 6 matches away from home this season.

According to the Head to Head, PSG and Nantes have played 20 times against each other. As expected, PSG dominate the head to head with 17 wins, while Nantes have 3 wins. Nantes have not kept a clean sheet in all 20 matches against PSG and more than 2.5 goals were scored in 7/7 matches. PSG have also opened scoring in 9/10 matches and won the first half in 4/5 matches. In 7/9 matches, less than 4.5 cards were shown and in 5/6 matches, less than 10.5 corners played.

The issues at PSG seem to be over now and they are now looking like a team. There’s no reason why PSG should not grab an easy win in this match. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are partnering very well right now, so you can expect the pair to be all over the Nantes defense.

• Bet on PSG Win at 1.60 Odds
• Bet on Lionel Messi Assist at 2.56 Odds
• Bet on Kylian Mbappe Anytime Scorer at 2.58 Odds