The 26th round of Ligue 1 sees Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) host Nantes on April 22, 2026, in a matchup where the stakes couldn’t be higher. As the season nears its climax, PSG seeks to maintain their title challenge while Nantes fights to secure their top-flight status.
Key facts and head-to-head history:
- PSG have lost one of their last five matches.
- Nantes have failed to win in their last 5 fixtures.
- Head-to-head over the last 5 meetings: PSG – 3 wins, 2 draws, Nantes – 0 wins.
- In 3 of the last 5 encounters, both teams have found the net.
Match preview:
PSG enters the match as the favorite, showcasing a potent attacking style that has consistently kept them at the top of the league. The Parisians boast a fierce home record at the Parc des Princes, where they often look to secure early leads. With a deep squad at their disposal, even potential rotations do not compromise their high level of play.
Conversely, Nantes is battling for survival and will approach the match with defensive solidity and quick counterattacks as their main focus. The Canaries have struggled against top teams, often adopting a defensive stance to disrupt the flow of their opponents while hoping to pounce on any opportunities that arise, especially during set pieces or defensive lapses.
Probable lineups:
- PSG: Safonov, Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernandez, Lee, Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Barcola.
- Nantes: Lopes, Guilbert, Yusuf, Cozza, Machado, Coquelin, Tabibou, Kaba, Lepenant, Abline, Ganago.