Nantes vs Paris FC Prediction, H2H and Betting Tips on January 18, 2026
Ligue 1 France
Nantes will face Paris FC at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau in Nantes, France, on January 18, 2026, in a Ligue 1 match at 17:15 CET (16:15 GMT). Nantes, currently sitting in 16th place in the league standings and battling relegation threats, aim to build on their recent upset win over Marseille to climb away from the danger zone. Paris FC, positioned in 15th, just two points ahead, are looking to snap a prolonged winless run in the league despite a morale-boosting Coupe de France victory over PSG.
Nantes vs Paris FC Key Stats & Trends
- Nantes have won 2 of their last 5 matches across all competitions.
- Nantes average 2.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per gale
- Nantes are winless in their last 5 home games (3L, 2D)
- Paris FC have won 2 of their last 5 games
- Paris FC average 1.0 goal scored and 1.0 conceded per game
- Paris FC won 40% of their last 5 away games
- Paris FC won both of their last 2 H2H against Nantes
Nantes vs Paris FC Recent Form
Nantes are battling with relegation sine the start of the season and it continues as the end looms around. However, the Canaris have won two of their last five matches and made it to the penalty shootout before bowing to Nice (3-5) in Coupe de France’s round of 32.
Paris FC, on the other hand, are coming off a stunning knockout of PSG (1-0) in the Coupe de France for revenge and a boost, but they need to do more in the league, as they are currently 15th, with just 4 points ahead of relegation.
Form
- Nantes: L-L-W-W-L
- Paris FC: D-L-W-L-W
Predicted Line-ups
- Nantes: Lopes; Amian, Tati, Mwanga, Machado; Leroux, Lepenant; Abline, Cabella, Guirassy; El Arabi
- Paris FC: Trapp – De Smet, Otavio, Kolodziejczak, Mbow, Sangui – Ikoné, Camara, Lopez, Gory, Guebbels
Nantes vs Paris FC Pre-game Odds & Win Probability
- Paris FC : 2.52
- Draw : 3.27
- Nantes : 3.19
Correct Score Prediction: Nantes 1-1 Paris FC
Both sides are defensively vulnerable but struggle to score consistently in Ligue 1. Nantes' home woes and Paris FC's winless streak point to a cautious, low-event draw in this tense battle.
Expert Tip: Under 2.5 Goals
Given both Paris FC and Nantes’ struggles in attack, betting on ‘Total Goals Under 2.5’ at odds of 1.60 is a good option.
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