3 April 2019 at 19:00
Match Summary
Paris Saint Germain defeated Nantes 3:0. The match was played in Coupe de France 2018. Goals were scored by Marco Verratti 29′, Kylian Mbappé 66′, Kylian Mbappé 85′ (pen.), Dani Alves 90′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Paris Saint Germain had 73% possession while Nantes held 27%. Paris Saint Germain had 11 shots (5 on target) compared to 4 (2 on target) for Nantes. Paris Saint Germain made 3 substitutions, Nantes made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Paris Saint Germain and Nantes — 4 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Kylian Mbappé
Missed Penalty
Penalty
assist: Marco Verratti
Match Statistics
Paris Saint Germain had 73% possession against Nantes's 27%. Paris Saint Germain registered 11 shots (5 on target) while Nantes managed 4 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 6–4. Fouls committed: 12–14.
Lineups
Paris Saint Germain lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under T. Tuchel, while Nantes deployed a 3-5-2 under V. Halilhodžić.
Defensive Solidity
Paris Saint Germain deploy 6 defenders rated — on average, against Nantes's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Paris Saint Germain field 2 midfielders averaging —, versus Nantes's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Paris Saint Germain start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Nantes averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Paris Saint Germain's starting XI is 30.5 (youngest: Presnel Kimpembe (30), oldest: Marquinhos (31)), while Nantes average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Coach: T. Tuchel
Substitutes
Coach: V. Halilhodžić
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Paris Saint Germain have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Nantes show 0 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Paris Saint Germain vs Nantes Head to Head Results
Paris Saint Germain and Nantes have met 29 times — Paris Saint Germain won 24, Nantes won 3, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Paris Saint Germain leads the head-to-head with 24 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 88 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.03 per match (68 for the home side, 20 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (48%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (62%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Paris Saint Germain are currently unbeaten in the last 9 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2023.
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Recent Meetings (29)
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