Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will travel to the Allianz Riviera to face OGC Nice on 6th October 2024, with the visitors aiming to maintain their dominance in Ligue 1.
PSG, fresh off a comfortable 3-1 victory over Rennes, will be looking to continue their winning streak, while Nice hope to recover from their inconsistent form in recent matches.
Nice Recent Form
Nice have experienced mixed fortunes recently, losing to Marseille, securing a win against St Etienne, and managing only a draw with Lens.
Despite showing flashes of promise, their inconsistent form may pose a challenge against a formidable PSG side.
Injury and Team News
Nice are facing significant injury setbacks. Tanguy Ndombele, Melvin Bard, Mohamed Ali Cho, Gaetan Laborde, Morgan Sanson, and Terem Moffi are all unavailable for the clash due to injuries, which will likely hamper their ability to compete at full strength.
Last Nice Lineup
Here is how Nice lined up for their last match against Lens:
PSG Recent Form
PSG, on the other hand, have been in top form, with their latest victory over Rennes helping them retain the top spot in Ligue 1. The Parisians, with their strong squad depth, will be confident heading into this match.
Injury and Team News
For PSG, there are also a few injury concerns. Ousmane Dembélé remains doubtful due to off-field issues, and both Presnel Kimpembe and Goncalo Ramos are recovering from injuries. However, the depth of PSG's squad ensures they remain the favourites for this encounter.
Last PSG Lineup
PSG lined up as follows in their previous game against Rennes:
Nice Player To Watch
Hicham Boudaoui will be a crucial figure in the Nice midfield. With several key players out injured, Boudaoui will need to step up and control the flow of play to keep Nice competitive against PSG.
PSG Player To Watch
Kylian Mbappé remains the standout player for PSG. His blistering pace and clinical finishing will be a constant threat to the Nice defence, and his form could easily decide the outcome of this fixture.
Prediction
Given the current form and the strength of the squads, PSG are expected to secure a narrow victory. Nice’s injury concerns will leave them vulnerable, and while they may put up a fight at home, PSG’s quality should prevail.
Our Prediction: Nice 0-1 PSG
Betting Tips
Here are some tips for bettors based on the form and available team news:
Tip 1
PSG to Win - Despite playing away from home, PSG’s strong form makes them favourites, especially against a weakened Nice side.
Tip 2
Under 2.5 Goals - With Nice missing key attackers and PSG potentially missing some stars, a low-scoring affair seems likely.
Tip 3
Kylian Mbappé to Score Anytime - Given his recent performances, betting on Mbappé to find the back of the net is a solid option.
