Competition: France Ligue 1 2016-17
Date: Saturday, 21th January, 16:00 GMT
Stadium: Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau.


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PSG picked up a 1-0 victory at Rennes last weekend, that was their opening league victory of 2017. It was a pretty important result, which saw them close the gap on top spot in Ligue 1 to just three points. Of course, that’s far from their usual aim at this stage of the season. The big spending French champions expect to be in a dominant position by now, but they’re well below their usual standard. Can they improve that with a win on Saturday?

The shock title challenges by Monaco and Nice have made life difficult for PSG boss Unai Emery. He takes the French champions to Nantes this weekend, who are the holders of the worst home record in Ligue 1. Having claimed just a point per game at their own ground this season, it’s hard to see this as a big test for the visiting Parisians.

Nantes have managed to win just 22% of their outings at home in the league. That’s largely down to their awful record in front of goal at home. They’ve averaged just 0.44 goals per game at their own ground, failing to score in 56% of outings at the Stade de la Beaujoire. So far, 69% of Les Canaris goals in the league have come on the road, along with 59% of their points. Of course, that away form didn’t help them in November when they lost 2-0 at PSG.

The French champions may be struggling to reach their usual level of consistency in Ligue 1, but they’ve still won 60% of their games on the road. That’s given them the third best away record in the top flight. While there have been critics of PSG’s defence, they’ve got a pretty great record at the back. They’ve kept a clean sheet in 60% of their league games, while they’ve won to nil in 40% of their away trips.

Nantes come in to this game having lost to nil in 33% of their home games, while they’ve converted just 3% of their chances in front of their own fans. Nantes have failed to score in four of their last five meetings with PSG, and we’re backing that run to continue here. An away win to nil is our tip on this game, which is priced at 11/10 with bet365. PSG been a little goal shy at times this term, they have scored two or more goals in just 30% of their away games. That’s why we’re backing a 1-0 win here, which is priced at 5/1.

HEAD TO HEAD
PSG have won the last 13 matches between these two sides, including their last five visits to Nantes.
NANTES VS PSG STATS
Just 83% of PSG’s away victories have been by one goal, while 50% of those away wins have finished 1-0. 44% of Nante’s defeats have been by one goal, while 56% of their home games have seen under 1.5 goals.

Nantes vs PSG: Betting Tips


Full time Result : PSG win