Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will host FC Nantes for a crucial Ligue 1 match on Wednesday night at the Parc des Princes. Under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique, PSG aims to extend their impressive scoring streak, having found the net in 47 consecutive home league matches—the longest active run in Europe’s top leagues.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, 22nd April
- Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
PSG Team News
As PSG prepares for this vital fixture, manager Luis Enrique faces challenges due to a depleted squad. They are gearing up for an upcoming Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich. The loss of midfielder Vitinha, who is nursing a heel injury, is a significant blow. His participation in the Champions League remains uncertain.
Injuries continue to plague the squad, with key players Nuno Mendes and Quentin Ndjantou also unavailable. Mendes is recovering from a thigh injury, while Ndjantou is sidelined until May due to a hamstring strain. Although Fabian Ruiz returned briefly in their last match, he is expected to miss this game. Senny Mayulu is anticipated to take the midfield role in Vitinha’s absence alongside Goncalo Ramos and Desire Doue, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele possibly starting in attack.
Nantes Team News
Nantes arrives at this encounter grappling with significant struggles, including relegation fears and a limited player pool. Manager Vahid Halilhodžić is serving a four-match suspension, adding to the team’s challenges. Nantes’ injury list is extensive, with Fabien Centonze suffering a long-term cruciate ligament injury, along with springs affecting Kelvin Amian and Tylel Tati. Players like Remi Cabella and Mohamed Kaba are also missing until May, while Dehmaine Tabibou will be suspended for this match after his recent red card.
Current Form
PSG
PSG leads Ligue 1 with 63 points from 29 matches, just one point clear of Lens, albeit with a game in hand. They recently faced a disappointing 2-1 defeat at home against Lyon, but prior to that, they showcased dominant form with six consecutive wins, including a Champions League victory over Liverpool.
Nantes
Nantes currently sits in 17th place, just five points above the relegation zone. Their latest result was a frustrating 1-1 draw against Brest, where a last-minute equalizer denied them a much-needed win. The team has not won in its last six matches, struggling significantly with away games, having failed to score in their last three outings.
Predicted Lineups
| PSG | Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Beraldo; Zaire-Emery, Mayulu, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia |
|---|---|
| Nantes | Lopes; Guilbert, Awaziem, Cozza, Machado; Coquelin; Guirassy, Leroux, Lepenant, Abline; Mohamed |
How to Watch PSG vs Nantes
Viewers in the UK can catch the action live through Ligue 1 Pass, the official streaming service for Ligue 1 matches.
