Two teams are looking to build on their victories before the international break locks horns this week. Nimes will be playing host to defending Champions PSG at the Stade des Costieres. The match kickoffs at 10 pm.
Before the international break, Nimes got a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Montpellier. PSG continued with their fourth consecutive win over Angers in-game week six in Ligue 1.
Nimes fought off a relentless Montpellier side without any win since the start of the season. It was only in the game’s dying minutes that Renaud Ripart equalized with a strike to finish the game with a 1-0 win.
Furthermore, Nimes managed to share their spoils against Lyon and Lens before the international break. Jerome Arpinon knows it will prove a challenge to record a loss to the defending champions, especially after a successful transfer window.
On the other hand, PSG made four new signings to add to the squad. Florenzi arrived to replace Meunier at the left-back position. Other new signings include loan moves for Moise Kean and Rafinha and the free transfer of Danilo Perreira.
PSG currently garnered 12 points in their last four matches. The side is now fourth in the ranking, with only two points from top placed Rennes in the table. Tuchel’s side has only conceded three goals so far in the season.
Nimes vs. PSG Head to Head
Both sides have four games against each other, with PSG taking all wins while Nimes without a victory. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Montpellier 0-1 Nimes
Nimes 1-1 Lens
Lyon 1-1 Nimes
Nimes 2-4 Rennes
Nantes 2-1 Lyon
Away
PSG 6-1 Angers
Rennes 0-2 PSG
Nice 0-3 PSG
PSG 1-0 Metz
PSG 0-1 Marseille
Nimes Team News
One significant change at the heart of the defense is Anthony Briancon out with a suspension. It might force Martinez to deputize Loick Landre. Haris Duljevic is out of selection with a positive coronavirus test. Zinedine Ferhat is out with an ankle injury. It could hand new signing Niclas Eliasson to make his debut.
PSG Team News
With the Champions League upcoming against Man United and the concluded international break, Tuchel might select a mixed up team this Friday. New signing Rafinha and outcasts Dagba and Jese might land their first calls in the lineup.
Prediction and Odds
Nimes might take advantage of a large number of their first-team players out on international duty the last two weeks.
PSG Win
Home: No Score
Goals Under 2.5
