13 March 2024 at 20:10

Referee: F. Letexier

Match Summary

Paris Saint Germain defeated Nice 3:1. The match was played in Coupe de France 2023. Goals were scored by K. Mbappé 14′, Fabián Ruiz 33′, G. Laborde 37′, Beraldo 60′. Paris Saint Germain had 65% possession while Nice held 35%. Paris Saint Germain had 18 shots (6 on target) compared to 15 (4 on target) for Nice. Paris Saint Germain made 3 substitutions, Nice made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Paris Saint Germain and Nice — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Paris Saint Germain
Nice
Kick Off
K. Mbappé

assist: Fabián Ruiz

14′
Fabián Ruiz

assist: O. Dembélé

33′
37′
G. Laborde
Half Time
60′
66′
G. LabordeT. Moffi
Gonçalo RamosB. Barcola
74′
77′
M. SansonA. Claude-Maurice
77′
E. GuessandM. Cho
BeraldoDanilo Pereira
83′
Fabián RuizM. Ugarte
83′
87′
M. BardR. Perraud
87′
J. LotombaA. Mendy
Full Time

Match Statistics

Paris Saint Germain had 65% possession against Nice's 35%. Paris Saint Germain registered 18 shots (6 on target) while Nice managed 15 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 5–5. Fouls committed: 10–4.

6Shots on Goal4
7Shots off Goal7
18Total Shots15
5Blocked Shots4
16Shots insidebox12
2Shots outsidebox3
10Fouls4
5Corner Kicks5
0Offsides1
65%Ball Possession35%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
735Total passes388
662Passes accurate331
90%Passes %85%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Paris Saint Germain lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Luis Enrique, while Nice deployed a 4-3-3 under F. Farioli.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Paris Saint Germain is 7.39, compared to 7.11 for Nice. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Paris Saint Germain's highest-rated starter is Vitinha (8.00), while Nice's best-rated player is Dante (7.70).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Paris Saint Germain have contributed 5 goals and 4 assists this season, led by Lee Kang-In (2G). Nice's starters account for 3 goals and 2 assists, spearheaded by J. Boga (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Paris Saint Germain deploy 4 defenders rated 7.22 on average, against Nice's 4-man backline averaging 7.49. 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 3 midfielders averaging 7.30, versus Nice's 3 rated 6.90. 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 3 forward(s) averaging 7.85, compared to 3 for Nice averaging 6.77. 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 89% for Paris Saint Germain and 85% for Nice. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Paris Saint Germain's starters have collected 3 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for Nice. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Paris Saint Germain's starting XI is 24.9 (youngest: W. Zaïre-Emery (19), oldest: L. Hernández (29)), while Nice average 30.8 (youngest: M. Bard (25), oldest: Dante (42)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Paris Saint Germain's starters average 4 league appearances each, versus 5 for Nice. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Paris Saint Germain4-3-34-3-3Nice
GKDEFMIDFWD
99Donnaru.33Zaïre-E.21Hernánd.35Beraldo25Mendes19Kang-In17Vitinha8Ruiz10Dembélé9Ramos7Mbappé1Bułka23Lotomba6Todibo4Dante26Bard11Sanson8Rosario19Thuram24Laborde29Guessand7Boga

Substitutes

Coach: Luis Enrique

Substitutes

Coach: F. Farioli

Paris Saint GermainPosition StrengthNice
7.39
Avg Rating
7.11
7.22Defender (4 v 4)7.49
0G 0A0G 0A
7.30Midfielder (3 v 3)6.90
2G 3A1G 0A
7.85Forward (3 v 3)6.77
3G 1A2G 2A
Paris Saint Germain4-3-3
99GoalkeeperG. Donnarumma
33DefenderW. Zaïre-Emery7.0
21DefenderL. Hernández7.3
35DefenderBeraldo7.8
25DefenderNuno Mendes6.9
19MidfielderLee Kang-In7.02G3A
17MidfielderVitinha8.0
8MidfielderFabián Ruiz6.9
10ForwardO. Dembélé7.81G1A
9ForwardGonçalo Ramos8.02G
7ForwardK. Mbappé
Nice4-3-3
1GoalkeeperM. Bułka
23DefenderJ. Lotomba
6DefenderJ. Todibo
4DefenderDante7.7
26DefenderM. Bard7.3
11MidfielderM. Sanson6.91G
8MidfielderP. Rosario6.9
19MidfielderK. Thuram
24ForwardG. Laborde
29ForwardE. Guessand
7ForwardJ. Boga6.82G2A

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Paris Saint Germain have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Nice show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Paris Saint Germain

WLWWWW

Nice

WDDLLW

Paris Saint Germain vs Nice Head to Head Results

Paris Saint Germain and Nice have met 31 times — Paris Saint Germain won 20, Nice won 5, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Paris Saint Germain leads the head-to-head with 20 victories from 31 meetings. A combined 85 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.74 per match (60 for the home side, 25 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (52%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 21 games (68%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2023.

20

Paris Saint Germain

6

Drawn

5

Nice

Goals: 60Goals: 25

Recent Meetings (31)

21 Mar 2026Nice0 – 4Paris Saint Germain
1 Nov 2025Paris Saint Germain1 – 0Nice
25 Apr 2025Paris Saint Germain1 – 3Nice
6 Oct 2024Nice1 – 1Paris Saint Germain
15 May 2024Nice1 – 2Paris Saint Germain
15 Sept 2023Paris Saint Germain2 – 3Nice
8 Apr 2023Nice0 – 2Paris Saint Germain
1 Oct 2022Paris Saint Germain2 – 1Nice
5 Mar 2022Nice1 – 0Paris Saint Germain
1 Dec 2021Paris Saint Germain0 – 0Nice
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 8 Apr 2026