Ligue 1 Regular Season - 26

Paris Saint Germain vs NS Nantes

Parc des Princes

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Futmetrix Verdict
66
Paris Saint Germain
vs
Nantes
Wed, Apr 22 • 17:00 Français
⚡ Form 58
⚖️ Balance 11
🏆 Stakes 82
⭐ Stars 100
Top meets bottom in the capital.

David Meets Goliath in the Capital

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. This stark top-versus-bottom clash offers massive implications for both ends of the Ligue 1 table, guaranteeing tension despite the evident mismatch.

The Setup

Paris Saint Germain welcome Nantes to the Parc des Princes on March 15, 2026, in a fixture defined by staggering contrasts. The hosts sit comfortably at the summit, riding a formidable Form wave of five straight victories. Their home fortress has been practically impenetrable this season, securing wins in the vast majority of their domestic outings in front of their own supporters. Conversely, the visitors arrive deeply entrenched in a fierce relegation battle down in 16th place, plagued by a string of damaging defeats. This sheer gap in overall quality generates an extremely lopsided Balance, painting a vivid picture of expected dominance for the capital club. However, the Stakes remain incredibly high across the board. The hosts are chasing absolute certainty in their pursuit of the title, while the away side fights desperately for their top-flight survival. Boasting a heavy constellation of attacking Stars at their immediate disposal, the league leaders possess an undeniable firepower that practically guarantees a high volume of chances.

Key Battle

The defining tactical clash pits the dominant Parisian midfield engine against a frantic visiting defensive block. Nantes will inevitably deploy a very low defensive line to try and absorb the immense pressure, forcing the home side to patiently find creative avenues through heavily congested areas. Breaking down this desperate rearguard without leaving accidental gaps for swift counter-attacks remains the ultimate challenge for the runaway league leaders.

Our Prediction

Expect absolute, relentless dominance from the hosts. The visitors will battle valiantly and attempt to disrupt the rhythm, but the sheer volume of high-quality attacking waves will eventually shatter their resolve. A comfortable, multi-goal victory for Paris seems inevitable, as they are completely expected to control possession and dictate the tempo from the very first whistle to the last.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Yes. Expect an absolute attacking masterclass from the runaway league leaders against a desperate visiting side fighting for their top-flight lives.

What's the predicted outcome?

A resounding home victory. The immense attacking quality of the hosts will simply overwhelm a deeply fragile visiting defense over ninety minutes.

Where are Paris Saint Germain and Nantes in the league table?

Paris Saint Germain currently command Ligue 1 in 1st place, while Nantes struggle heavily down in 16th.

What is Paris Saint Germain's current form?

Unstoppable. The league leaders currently boast five consecutive victories and an exceptionally dominant winning record on their home turf.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is lighting up the pitch with 3 goals and 2 assists in his last 5 matches, averaging an 8.1 rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
22/04/2025 Nantes 1 - 1 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
30/11/2024 Paris Saint Germain 1 - 1 Nantes Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
17/02/2024 Nantes 0 - 2 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
09/12/2023 Paris Saint Germain 2 - 1 Nantes Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
04/03/2023 Paris Saint Germain 4 - 2 Nantes Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
03/09/2022 Nantes 0 - 3 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
31/07/2022 Paris Saint Germain 4 - 0 Nantes Trophée des Champions Bloomfield Stadium
19/02/2022 Nantes 3 - 1 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
20/11/2021 Paris Saint Germain 3 - 1 Nantes Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
22/04/2025
Ligue 1 Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
30/11/2024
Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
17/02/2024
Ligue 1 Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
09/12/2023
Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
04/03/2023
Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
03/09/2022
Ligue 1 Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
31/07/2022
Trophée des Champions Bloomfield Stadium
19/02/2022
Ligue 1 Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
20/11/2021
Ligue 1 Parc des Princes
Paris Saint Germain Win
Nantes Win
Draw

Season Statistics

1
League Position
17
60
Points
17
54
Goals Scored
22
22
Goals Conceded
42

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Paris Saint Germain 26 60 58 22 +36 WNice 0 - 4 Paris Saint Germain (21-03-2026)LParis Saint Germain 1 - 3 Monaco (06-03-2026)WLe Havre 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (28-02-2026)WParis Saint Germain 3 - 0 Metz (21-02-2026)LRennes 3 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (13-02-2026)
2 Lens 27 59 54 24 +30 WLens 5 - 1 Angers (20-03-2026)LLorient 2 - 1 Lens (14-03-2026)WLens 3 - 0 Metz (08-03-2026)DStrasbourg 1 - 1 Lens (27-02-2026)LLens 2 - 3 Monaco (21-02-2026)
3 Marseille 27 49 54 35 +19 LMarseille 1 - 2 Lille (22-03-2026)WMarseille 1 - 0 Auxerre (13-03-2026)WToulouse 0 - 1 Marseille (07-03-2026)WMarseille 3 - 2 Lyon (01-03-2026)LStade Brestois 29 2 - 0 Marseille (20-02-2026)
4 Lyon 27 47 41 29 +12 LLyon 1 - 2 Monaco (22-03-2026)DLe Havre 0 - 0 Lyon (15-03-2026)DLyon 1 - 1 Paris FC (08-03-2026)LMarseille 3 - 2 Lyon (01-03-2026)LStrasbourg 3 - 1 Lyon (22-02-2026)
5 Lille 27 47 42 34 +8 WMarseille 1 - 2 Lille (22-03-2026)WRennes 1 - 2 Lille (15-03-2026)DLille 1 - 1 Lorient (08-03-2026)WLille 1 - 0 Nantes (01-03-2026)WAngers 0 - 1 Lille (22-02-2026)
6 Monaco 27 46 47 38 +9 WLyon 1 - 2 Monaco (22-03-2026)WMonaco 2 - 0 Stade Brestois 29 (14-03-2026)WParis Saint Germain 1 - 3 Monaco (06-03-2026)WMonaco 2 - 0 Angers (28-02-2026)WLens 2 - 3 Monaco (21-02-2026)
7 Rennes 27 44 43 37 +6 DRennes 0 - 0 Metz (22-03-2026)LRennes 1 - 2 Lille (15-03-2026)WNice 0 - 4 Rennes (08-03-2026)WRennes 1 - 0 Toulouse (28-02-2026)WAuxerre 0 - 3 Rennes (22-02-2026)
8 Strasbourg 26 37 40 31 +9 WNantes 2 - 3 Strasbourg (22-03-2026)DStrasbourg 0 - 0 Paris FC (15-03-2026)DAuxerre 0 - 0 Strasbourg (07-03-2026)DStrasbourg 1 - 1 Lens (27-02-2026)WStrasbourg 3 - 1 Lyon (22-02-2026)
9 Toulouse 27 37 38 32 +6 WToulouse 1 - 0 Lorient (21-03-2026)WMetz 3 - 4 Toulouse (15-03-2026)LToulouse 0 - 1 Marseille (07-03-2026)LRennes 1 - 0 Toulouse (28-02-2026)DToulouse 1 - 1 Paris FC (21-02-2026)
10 Lorient 27 37 37 41 -4 LToulouse 1 - 0 Lorient (21-03-2026)WLorient 2 - 1 Lens (14-03-2026)DLille 1 - 1 Lorient (08-03-2026)DLorient 2 - 2 Auxerre (01-03-2026)DNice 3 - 3 Lorient (22-02-2026)
11 Stade Brestois 29 27 36 34 39 -5 LAuxerre 3 - 0 Stade Brestois 29 (21-03-2026)LMonaco 2 - 0 Stade Brestois 29 (14-03-2026)WStade Brestois 29 2 - 0 Le Havre (08-03-2026)WMetz 0 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (01-03-2026)WStade Brestois 29 2 - 0 Marseille (20-02-2026)
12 Angers 27 32 24 37 -13 LLens 5 - 1 Angers (20-03-2026)LAngers 0 - 2 Nice (14-03-2026)WNantes 0 - 1 Angers (07-03-2026)LMonaco 2 - 0 Angers (28-02-2026)LAngers 0 - 1 Lille (22-02-2026)
13 Paris FC 27 31 32 43 -11 WParis FC 3 - 2 Le Havre (22-03-2026)DStrasbourg 0 - 0 Paris FC (15-03-2026)DLyon 1 - 1 Paris FC (08-03-2026)WParis FC 1 - 0 Nice (01-03-2026)DToulouse 1 - 1 Paris FC (21-02-2026)
14 Le Havre 27 27 22 35 -13 LParis FC 3 - 2 Le Havre (22-03-2026)DLe Havre 0 - 0 Lyon (15-03-2026)LStade Brestois 29 2 - 0 Le Havre (08-03-2026)LLe Havre 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (28-02-2026)LNantes 2 - 0 Le Havre (22-02-2026)
15 Nice 27 27 32 52 -20 LNice 0 - 4 Paris Saint Germain (21-03-2026)WAngers 0 - 2 Nice (14-03-2026)LNice 0 - 4 Rennes (08-03-2026)LParis FC 1 - 0 Nice (01-03-2026)DNice 3 - 3 Lorient (22-02-2026)
16 Auxerre 27 22 22 36 -14 WAuxerre 3 - 0 Stade Brestois 29 (21-03-2026)LMarseille 1 - 0 Auxerre (13-03-2026)DAuxerre 0 - 0 Strasbourg (07-03-2026)DLorient 2 - 2 Auxerre (01-03-2026)LAuxerre 0 - 3 Rennes (22-02-2026)
17 Nantes 25 17 22 42 -20 LNantes 2 - 3 Strasbourg (22-03-2026)LNantes 0 - 1 Angers (07-03-2026)LLille 1 - 0 Nantes (01-03-2026)WNantes 2 - 0 Le Havre (22-02-2026)LMonaco 3 - 1 Nantes (13-02-2026)
18 Metz 27 14 25 60 -35 DRennes 0 - 0 Metz (22-03-2026)LMetz 3 - 4 Toulouse (15-03-2026)LLens 3 - 0 Metz (08-03-2026)LMetz 0 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (01-03-2026)LParis Saint Germain 3 - 0 Metz (21-02-2026)