Nantes vs PSG Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Ligue 1 2025-26

The previous clash between them ended on level terms.

Nantes are all set to square it off against PSG in what is going to be a match week 1 fixture of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 edition. The interesting fixture between these sides will take place at the La Beaujoire-Louis-Fonteneau.

Nantes will be at home, and it will be an advantage for them. They have been part of three pre-season games, but Nantes have not been able to deliver their best performances. Even though they will be at home, their opening Ligue 1 game of the new season is not going to be an easy one for them.

Paris Saint-Germain are coming in after having a very good 2024-25 campaign. In their last fixture, they defeated Tottenham Hotspur to lift the UEFA Super Cup title. The Parisians will be looking for a positive start to their new season, and it will be interesting to see their tactics here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Nantes, France
• Stadium: La Beaujoire-Louis-Fonteneau Stadium
• Date: Monday, August 18
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Sunday, August 17; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Benoit Bastein
• VAR: In use

Form

Nantes: W-L-L

PSG: W

Players to Watch

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)

In his last three appearances for Nantes, Mostafa Mohamed has scored three goals. Even though he failed to score any goals for his side in the last game, the 27-year-old Egyptian forward is going to give a hard time to the opponent’s defence. He scored five goals during the 2024-25 season for Nantes in the French league.

Ousmane Dembele (PSG)

The Frenchman has come up with top performances for Paris Saint-Germain. Ousmane Dembele helped his side across all competitions. This also helped PSG win the treble during the 2024-25 run.

He might even go on to win the Ballon d’Or 2025 award. It will be interesting to see him perform here.

Match Facts

• Nantes have not been able to win any of their last five games against PSG.
• PSG are unbeaten in their last five matches against Nantes.
• Nantes are on a two-match losing streak.

Nantes vs PSG: Betting Tips and Odds

• PSG to win @4/11 bet365
• Ousmane Dembele to score @18/5 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @4/6 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Nantes are ready with all their players fit to be in action.

PSG will be without the services of Senny Mayulu, as he is injured, and Joao Neves, as he is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 92

Nantes won: 28

PSG won: 44

Draws: 20

Predicted Lineups

Nantes predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Lopes (GK); Amian, Duverne, Awaziem; Kwon, Coquelin, Lepenant, Hong, Leroux; Mohamed, Albine

PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Chevalier (GK); Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia

Match Prediction

Both clubs will be looking to begin their new season on a positive note here, but Paris Saint-Germain are likely to come out on top to defeat Nantes in their opening Ligue 1 fixture.

Prediction: Nantes 0-3 PSG

Telecast Details

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USA: beIN SPORTS

Nigeria: MBS Sports

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