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Paris FC vs Nice Prediction, Tips & Odds

Paris FC vs Nice

Ligue 1Regular Season - 2
Paris FC
#5 · Ligue 1
WDLLD
3 - 0
Stade Jean Bouin, Paris
Referee: J. Stinat
Nice
#18 · Ligue 1
DLDDD
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.84
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.79 (implied 55.9%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 58.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.71). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (58.4% vs 55.9%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Nice to win this match against Paris FC, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Nice enters this season with a stronger recent form, having secured two wins in their last five matches, along with two draws. This form suggests a team that can find results even when under pressure, which is crucial as they look to improve on their mid-table finish last season. In contrast, Paris FC has struggled in their last five matches, recording only one win alongside two draws and two losses. This lack of momentum could impact their confidence as they begin the new season. With no previous league matches played this season, both teams are starting from scratch, but Nice's recent performances provide them with a slight edge. The model gives Nice a win probability of 55%, with the projected score of 2-1 reflecting their improved form. One important caveat is that if Paris FC can capitalize on home advantage and disrupt Nice's rhythm, the outcome could shift. For a deeper understanding of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Paris FC Win52%2.07
Draw24%3.34
Nice Win24%3.68
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8051.1%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.7954.0%

Paris FC manage games at home, conceding just 1.23 goals per match. Nice score 1.10 on the road.

Correct Score
Paris FC 1-1 Nice
5.9117.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
Paris FC -0.5
2.0046%

Paris FC have been the stronger side, winning 38% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.91
17.0%
1-0
6.70
15.0%
2-1
7.94
12.7%
0-0
8.73
11.5%
2-0
9.17
11.0%
0-1
9.50
10.6%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.0% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Paris FC clean sheets, in line with their 35% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Paris FC
-0.0
1.49
Nice
+0.0
2.65
Paris FC
-0.3
1.80
Nice
+0.3
3.15
Paris FC
-0.5
2.00
Nice
+0.5
3.40
Paris FC
-1.5
3.75
Nice
+1.5
8.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Paris FC are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Paris FC vs Nice
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.083.303.502.001.801.771.95
Marathonbet
2.093.443.802.051.791.811.89
Betfair
2.003.403.902.001.801.752.00
Pinnacle
2.103.423.852.091.81
SBO
2.053.143.292.031.83
William Hill
2.053.253.601.801.95
Bet365
2.053.303.802.001.801.801.95
1xBet
2.123.503.862.111.841.811.91
Unibet
2.023.303.652.071.721.821.90
Betano
2.103.303.702.051.801.781.95
Superbet
2.123.353.652.071.771.851.92
BetVictor
2.053.403.601.951.731.781.91

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
89.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
46%
Over 3.5 Goals
26.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XParis FC or Draw
76%1.27
12Paris FC or Nice
76%1.31
X2Draw or Nice
48%1.75

Head to Head

Last 2 Meetings (Paris FC leads 1-0)
1 Paris FC1 Draw0 Nice
01 Mar
Paris FC
1-0
Nice
Ligue 1
Sept 25
Nice
1-1
Paris FC
Ligue 1

The head-to-head record between Paris FC and Nice stands at 1 win for Paris FC, 1 draw, and no wins for Nice in the last two matches. The scorelines indicate a relatively tight contest, with one match ending in a narrow 1-0 victory for Paris FC and the other resulting in a 1-1 draw. This suggests that while Paris FC has had the edge recently, the matches have generally been competitive, with no heavy defeats for Nice and a draw indicating parity in performance.

Ligue 1 Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Lille
431072510
WWDW
2
Monaco
431062410
DWWW
3
Rennes
431085310
WWWD
4
Lyon
42206248
DWDW
5
Paris FC
42206248
DWWD
6
Strasbourg
42119817
DWWL
16
Le Havre
402224-22
DLDL
17
Toulouse
402247-32
DLDL
18
Nice
402215-42
LDLD

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Paris FCHome
1W1D0L
2 playedGF 3 · GA 02.00 pts/game
NiceAway
0W0D2L
2 playedGF 0 · GA 40.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Paris FCNice
1.38Goals p.g.1.1
1.23Goals conceded p.g.1.23
35%Clean sheets39%
38%Win rate23%
2.62Avg goals in match2.32
1.78xG per game1.29
0.31xGA per game-0.10
47%Possession %47%
3.0Shots on target / game3.3
2.0Corners per game5.0
Paris FC
Recent Form

Paris FC have won 7 of their last 11 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Nice 3-0 and beat Reims 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 10D 6L from the last 26 games (38% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Paris FCAll competitions
30 Aug
Paris FC
3-0
Nice
Ligue 1
22 Aug
Estac Troyes
0-0
Paris FC
Ligue 1
15 Aug
Angers
3-2
Paris FC
Friendlies Clubs
08 Aug
FSV Mainz 05
4-0
Paris FC
Friendlies Clubs
01 Aug
VfB Stuttgart
2-2
Paris FC
Friendlies Clubs
24 Jul
Como
2-2
Paris FC
Friendlies Clubs
10
Win
38%
10
Draw
38%
6
Lost
23%
Nice
Recent Form

Nice have won 4 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 6 and losing 8. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Paris FC 3-0 and drew with Hull City 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 14D 10L from the last 31 games (23% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: NiceAll competitions
05 Sept
Nice
1-1
Le Mans
Ligue 1
30 Aug
Paris FC
3-0
Nice
Ligue 1
22 Aug
Nice
0-0
Lorient
Ligue 1
15 Aug
Hull City
0-0
Nice
Friendlies Clubs
08 Aug
Cagliari
0-0
Nice
Friendlies Clubs
31 Jul
Juventus
2-0
Nice
Friendlies Clubs
7
Win
23%
14
Draw
45%
10
Lost
32%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

9 players

Paris FC5

E. Mbemba
Missing FixtureInactive
E. Mbemba
Missing FixtureInactive
J. Ikone
Missing FixtureHamstring Injury
L. Koleosho
Missing FixtureInjury
N. Sangui
Missing FixtureInjury

Nice4

A. Abdi
Missing FixtureSurgery
L. Abergel
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
M. Bombito
Missing FixtureLeg Injury
M. Sanson
Missing FixtureSurgery

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
Paris FC Win2.07 (51.9%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.04 (46%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.79 (54%)
Both Teams Score1.80 (51.1%)
BTTS No1.93 (48.9%)
Speculative
Draw3.34 (24.1%)
Nice Win3.68 (24%)

Yellow Card Prediction

J. Stinat has averaged 2.5 yellow cards per match across 2 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Paris FC have averaged 2.0 corners per match at home; Nice 5.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 4.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Paris FC have generated 1.78 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 38% of them. They put 3.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Paris FC player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.