Ligue 1 – PSG vs Nice: Betting Preview

Parc des Princes will have a visit from Nice in tonight’s Ligue 1 meeting between the sides as Paris Saint-Germain look to extend their lead further. Mauricio Pochettino’s side is extremely comfortable in the domestic league this campaign with a huge 12 point gap with the second-placed Rennes. Although, their fearsome front-three will have Neymar missing due to a serious injury that happened last time out.

The Eaglets come into this game hoping to close their points difference against Rennes, but a win today will not be so easy to achieve against the strong Parisians.

Season facts for PSG and Nice.

Facts are calculated for Ligue 1

• PSG has won the last 4 matches in a row;
• PSG unbeaten the last 6 matches in a row;
• PSG has won the last 10 matches in a row at home;
• PSG has won in the last 5 of 6 matches.

• Nice conceded in the last 10 of 12 matches;
• Nice conceded the last 8 matches in a row;
• Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Nice’s last 3 of 5 matches;
• Nice scored in the last 4 of 6 matches.

Lineup PSG vs Nice

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Current form — PSG v. Nice

The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

The Parisians on a roll

PSG go into this encounter high on confidence following 4 wins from their last 6 games. PSG are a bit back and forth at the moment, as they beat Nantes by 3-1. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 2-1 against Manchester City, before claiming 3 points in a 3-1 win against Saint-Etienne.

Nice hoping for some points

Results have been pretty much up to scratch in recent matches for Nice, who have performed below their expectations. They have managed to secure a single win in their previous three fixtures. First, they lost to Montpellier by 1-0 at home followed by a win on the away turf against Clermont by 2-1. Their latest encounter was a defeat at the hands of Metz by 1-0.

Judging by the strong performances mentioned above, PSG seem in with a good chance of another win against Nice. The bookmakers currently settle the price for a home win at 1.40, while a win for the visitors gets you odds 7.00. Depending on your betting strategy, one could always consider a well-paid accumulator.

PSG v. Nice — fixture history

The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

PSG have the momentum

In the most previous encounter between PSG and Nice, the former managed to hold on to a tight 2-1 win. Entertainment is close to guaranteed with over 2.5 goals being scored the last 9 of 10 times PSG clashed with Nice. All in all, PSG have had a fine reading on Nice in previous seasons in the Ligue 1 with a 7-2-1 advantage going into this match.

Full Time Betting

Bookmakers offer prices on this upcoming match, whether you like to bet accumulators or singles. Analysing the prices with the bookmakers, PSG have a 71% chance of beating Nice. That equals odds at 1.40 on the home side to win, while the draw is 5.00. One could also add the away win at 7.00 to a nice accumulator. PSG have been absolutely immaculate at the Parc des Princes, simply claiming 10 wins from a possible 10. In contrast, Nice are able to brag about 6 wins in their last 10 away league games. They also have 0 draws and 4 defeats from their last 10 away games.

Goals are usually flowing for PSG on home soil these days, and at both ends of the pitch. Both teams found the back of the net in 7 of their last 10 matches here. In contrast, both teams to score happened 3 times for Nice in their last 10 league games away from home.

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Over/Under Betting

The bookies seem to think this match will see plenty of goals and betting on over 2.5 goals pays out at odds 1.50. A price that equals a 67% chance of this match seeing a minimum of 3 goals. Should you prefer a low scoring bet your best odds are 2.62 for under 2.5 goals. PSG’s last 10 home league games saw an average of 3.7 goals per match. 7 of PSG’s last 10 home matches had over 2.5 goals. Nice’s last 10 away league games averaged 2.6 goals per game. 5 of Nice’s last 10 away matches went over 2.5 goals.

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