PSG vs Nantes Prediction: Parisians to add to Nantes’ woes

Ligue 1 frontrunners Paris Saint-Germain will look to build their lead at the top of the standings while piling the pressure on relegation-threatened Nantes when they meet at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night (18:00 BST, Ligue 1 Pass).

Below are my PSG vs Nantes predictions, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for the clash in the French capital.

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Team News

Starting with the hosts, PSG will have to make do without Fabian Ruiz, while Nuno Mendes is believed to be a doubt for Wednesday’s game.

Desire Doue and Bradley Barcola have picked up recent knocks but both are expected to feature against Nantes.

Vitinha is expected to be rested for this game, after the Portuguese playmaker picked up a heel injury last time out against Lyon.

As for the visitors, a lower back issue is set to keep Bahmed Deuff out of action, while Fabien Centonze is continuing his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury.

Kelvin Amian is a doubt with a groin injury, while Dehmaine Tabibou is unavailable due to suspension.

Football Odds

PSG vs Nantes Odds

PSG are the expected heavy favourites at 2/11 for the win on Wednesday, while Nantes are 12/1 underdogs to leave the capital with the spoils.

A draw is available at 6/1, while under 2.5 goals to be scored in the game is 9/4.

PSG to win & under 2.5 total goals @ 4/1

PSG boss Luis Enrique paid the price for naming a much-changed side for their clash with Lyon last time out, as the Parisians suffered a 2-1 defeat following their efforts in beating Liverpool in the Champions League.

Paris Saint-Germain have a one-point lead over Lens in the Ligue 1 standings but crucially the frontrunners also have a game in hand.

Unbeaten in their last eight games against Nantes, who have managed just one win in their last 12 Ligue 1 outings, PSG are expected to claim all three points on Wednesday.

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However, this game might well be a little tighter than some might predict.

Under 2.5 total goals have been scored in each of the last four games between PSG and Nantes, so while Enrique’s stars should triumph, don’t expect Nantes to roll over at the Parc des Princes.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG) first goalscorer @ 7/2

After coming off the bench at the hour mark to score what proved to be a consolation goal against Lyon last time out, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is good value to make an impact from the off on Wednesday to score the opening goal.

The Georgian international is in good form, with seven goals in his last nine appearances for club and country.

Given his ability in the final third, Kvaratskhelia is an eye-catching price at 7/2 to score the opener against Nantes.