PSG is preparing for a midweek game against relegation-threatened Nantes. Nantes is in 17th place, five points away from 16th-placed Auxerre with a game in hand. Les Parisiens are coming off the back of a narrow 1-2 defeat at home to Lyon. The result means that Lens is just a point behind the European champions, having played a game more.
Despite this, Luis Enrique will be tempted to rotate as a tough matchup in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich, favourite of the tie, is around the corner. Vincent Kompany's side will come into the clash full of confidence as they were crowned Bundesliga champions on the weekend. The Bavarians are still on for a treble as they have a DFB Pokal semi-final clash against Leverkusen at the BayArena on Wednesday.
The game on Wednesday will not be straightforward for PSG as Nantes needs to win to give itself a good chance of staying up. Vahid Halilhodzic's side has drawn three times and lost twice in their last five games. They drew their last game 1-1 against Stade Brest at home.
Here is our preview for PSG vs Nantes for matchday 31 of the Ligue 1 season.
PSG vs Nantes: Preview, prediction & lineups
When is the kick-of? Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026.
Where is it played? Parc des Princes.
What time is kick-off? 6:00 pm (UK) and 1:00 pm (USA).
Referee: Clément Turpin.
How to watch PSG vs Nantes on TV? Amazon Prime PPV and Ligue 1 + (UK), beIN SPORTS (USA).
PSG team news:
Les Parisiens will have to do without some of their key players, including Vitinha who sustained an injury against Lyon, the Portuguese should also miss the game on Saturday. There is a slight chance that he will be able to play in the first-leg against Bayern Munich. Furthermore, Nuno Mendes is also set to miss the game against Nantes. Meanwhile, Quentin Ndjantou is also recovering from his injury.
Paris Saint Germain possible starting lineup:
Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Beraldo; Zaire-Emery, Beraldo, Neves; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.
Nantes team news:
Halilhodzic will not be able to field a full strength team as players will be out of action for midweek. Bahmed Deuff (lower back), Fabien Centonze (cruciate ligament) and Kelvin Amian (groin) are injured while Dehmaine Tabibou will be suspended. This is going to make an already tough task harder.
Nantes possible starting lineup:
Lopes; Guilbert, Awaziem, Cozza, Machado; Coquelin; Guirassy, Leroux, Lepenant, Abline; Mohamed.
Prediction: PSG 3-1 Nantes.
It is hard to look past a victory for the French champions as they will be eager to make up for the disappointment of losing to Lyon on the weekend. They should not take their opponents for granted, as Nantes are fighting to stay in the league.
