Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face OGC Nice in an important Ligue 1 match on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The match is set to take place at Allianz Riviera in Nice. Both teams are at different ends of the table, with PSG aiming to strengthen their lead at the top, while Nice is striving to avoid relegation.
Match Preview: Nice vs PSG
Team Updates
Nice, managed by Claude Puel, is dealing with significant injury concerns. Key players Tanguy Ndombele, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Ali Abdi, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Moise Bombito, Isak Jansson, and Mohamed-Ali Cho are all unavailable. Captain Dante will play a crucial role in defense, likely paired with Juma Bah. Midfield stability may come from Morgan Sanson and Hicham Boudaoui. Sofiane Diop, the team’s top scorer with seven goals in Ligue 1, may start alongside Elye Wahi, who recently made an impact as a substitute.
On the other hand, PSG finds themselves without several important players. Right-back Achraf Hakimi is suspended due to five yellow cards, while midfielder Fabian Ruiz, young talent Quentin Ndjantou, and winger Bradley Barcola are injured. Warren Zaire-Emery is expected to fill Hakimi’s position in defense. Ousmane Dembele is set to take a leading role in attack, supported by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue on the wings.
Current Form
- Nice: Currently in the bottom half of Ligue 1, Nice has struggled with consistency throughout the season. Their recent form includes a modest 2-0 win against Angers, providing a brief morale boost.
- PSG: The team leads Ligue 1 with 57 points from 25 matches, having achieved 18 wins, three draws, and four losses. Recent domestic form shows two wins and two losses in their last four matches, following a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Monaco.
Predicted Lineups
| Nice | PSG |
|---|---|
| Diouf | Safonov |
| Mendy, Clauss, Bah, Dante, Bard | Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes |
| Boudaoui, Sanson, Vanhoutte | Vitinha |
| Diop, Wahi | Doue, Dembele, Barcola |
Viewing Information
Fans in the UK can watch the Nice vs PSG match live on the Ligue 1Ligue1+ channel. This encounter promises to be pivotal for both teams as they vie for their respective goals in the league.
