Paris FC vs Nantes FC Prediction: The Writing Is On The Wall

Paris FC vs Nantes FC: Prediction for the Match on October 24, 2025

Seeking to avoid a second consecutive Ligue 1 defeat, Nantes will make the trip to Stade Jean Bouin to lock horns with Paris FC in the ninth round. This marks the first competitive meeting between these two sides since October 2019, when the latter suffered a morale-sapping 8-0 defeat in Round 32 of the French Coupe de la Ligue. Who's going to come out on top? Let us check out the match preview, team news, and betting odds to place your bets!

Paris FC: Form and Statistics

Form: LWDLW

Paris FC have managed to find their footing after a poor start to the 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign, which saw them lose their first two opening games. Their performance has had some flaws, but ten points from the last six games look promising for a team of their caliber.

Last time out, Stephane Gilli's men were drawn against Lens. They did put up a fight, but ultimately suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat away from home. That result ended a two-match unbeaten run in the league.

Les Parisiens will aim to return to the winning column. It has been an impressive display at Stade Jean Bouin, emerging victorious in two of their last three matches at this venue. The only blemish during this period was a narrow 3-2 defeat against Strasbourg.

Paris FC: Team News

Paris FC have four players in the injury room, including Mathieu Cafaro (muscle injury), Pierre-Yves Hamel (hamstring injury), Thibault De Smet (thigh injury), and Julien Lopez (calf injury).

Head coach Stephane Gilli is expected to field a strong starting line-up. We might see a 4-1-2-3 formation this Friday with Jean-Philippe Krasso leading the attack.

However, all eyes will be on Ilan Kebbal, who has been an influential player for the team this season. Kebbal is tied fourth for the top goalscorers with four goals to his name. Notably, he has been directly involved in seven goal involvements - the third-highest in Ligue 1.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Nkambadio; Traore, Mbow, Otavio, Sangui; Lees-Melou; Lopez, Camara; Kebbal, Krasso, Simon.

⛔️ Out: Mathieu Cafaro (muscle injury), Pierre-Yves Hamel (hamstring injury), Thibault De Smet (thigh injury), Julien Lopez (calf injury).

👤 Head coach: Stephane Gilli. 

Nantes FC: Form and Statistics

Form: LDDDL

Nantes FC, one of the most successful clubs in Ligue 1, with eight championships to their name, have been struggling for consistency this season. To put it bluntly, their form has been erratic, with just one win in their last eight matches (D3, L4).

La Maison Jaune's recent match in the league was against Lille. It was a horrible performance with the team failing to find a shot on target in just three attempts in the second half. A 1-0 home defeat didn't come as a surprise at the sound of the final whistle.

In light of that result, this saw their three-match draw streak end. However, that doesn't make things any better, considering they've now failed to win each of their last five league games.

Nantes FC: Team News

Nantes FC have three players in the injury room. including Francis Coquelin (hamstring injury), Mayckel Lahdo (injury), and Johann Lepenant (tibia crack).

Besides those injuries, head coach Luis Castro should be able to field a strong starting line-up. He will go with a 4-3-3 formation in this one. This means we could see Matthis Abline lead the attack, while Bahereba Guirassy and Mostafa Mohamed provide support from the wings.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-3-3): Lopes; Leroux, Tati, Awaziem, Amian; Mwanga, Kwon, Tabibou; Guirassy, Abline, Mostafa Mohamed.

⛔️ Out: Francis Coquelin (hamstring injury), Mayckel Lahdo (injury), Johann Lepenant (tibia crack).

👤 Head coach: Luis Castro.

Paris FC vs Nantes FC: Head-to-Head Statistics

This will be the first Ligue 1 meeting between these two sides. However, they've crossed paths once in a competitive match, and this was in 2019 with Nantes FC securing an 8-0 away win.

Paris FC vs Nantes FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Paris FC have seen two of their last three home league games in the first half produce over 1.5 goals. You can bet on over 1.5 first-half goals for 2.62 at Betway.
• Nantes FC have failed to score in three of their last four away matches. You can bet on 'both teams to score - no' for 1.96 at 1xbet.
• Paris FC's Ilan Kebbal has been directly involved in seven goal involvements, scoring four goals and providing three assists. He provided an assist in his last league game. You can bet on him to score or assist for 2.05 at Bet365.

Paris FC vs Nantes FC Match Prediction 24 October 2025

Paris FC are the better side on paper at the moment, and I don't doubt their victory in this one at all. This is a team that has won two of their last three home league games this season. Buoyed by their recent 2-0 victory against Lorient, I'm confident they'll be able to make it two wins in a row at the Stade Jean Bouin.

Nantes FC can't be trusted here. In fact, their floundering performance could see them record another unfavorable outcome, extending their winless league run to six games. I don't think they will be able to score here, considering their struggles in the final third. They are tied in second as the worst offensive side in the league.

Our match prediction: W1 for a coefficient of 1.70 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Goals - Over 2.5 for a coefficient of 1.76 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score - Paris FC 2:0 Nantes FC for a coefficient of 8.00 in the Bet365 bookmaker.