21 March 2026 at 20:05
Ligue 1 · France · Season 2025Match Events
Key match events between Nice and Paris Saint Germain — 4 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: N. Mendes
assist: O. Dembele
Match Statistics
Nice had 26% possession against Paris Saint Germain's 74%. Nice registered 6 shots (1 on target) while Paris Saint Germain managed 17 (10 on target). Corner kicks: 2–5. Fouls committed: 12–5.
Lineups
Nice lined up in a 3-5-1-1 formation under Claude Puel, while Paris Saint Germain deployed a 4-3-3 under Enrique Luis.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Nice is 6.72, compared to 7.10 for Paris Saint Germain. 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. Nice's highest-rated starter is Jonathan Clauss (7.01), while Paris Saint Germain's best-rated player is Vitinha (7.61).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Nice have contributed 17 goals and 15 assists this season, led by Sofiane Diop (7G). Paris Saint Germain's starters account for 28 goals and 32 assists, spearheaded by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (7G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Nice deploy 3 defenders rated 6.73 on average, against Paris Saint Germain's 4-man backline averaging 7.03. 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
Nice field 5 midfielders averaging 6.64, versus Paris Saint Germain's 3 rated 7.14. 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
Nice start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.80, compared to 3 for Paris Saint Germain averaging 7.22. 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 80% for Nice and 90% for Paris Saint Germain. 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
Nice's starters have collected 35 yellow cards this season, compared to 20 for Paris Saint Germain. 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 Nice's starting XI is 27.0 (youngest: Abdulay Juma Bah (19), oldest: Dante (42)), while Paris Saint Germain average 23.3 (youngest: Warren Zaïre-Emery (19), oldest: Lucas Hernández (29)). 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
Nice's starters average 21 league appearances each, versus 23 for Paris Saint Germain. 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.
Substitutes
Coach: Claude Puel
Substitutes
Coach: Enrique Luis
Match Summary
Paris Saint Germain defeated Nice 4:0. The match was played in Ligue 1 2025. Goals were scored by N. Mendes 42′ (pen.), D. Doue 49′, D. Fernandez 81′, W. Zaire-Emery 85′. 1 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Nice had 26% possession while Paris Saint Germain held 74%. Nice had 6 shots (1 on target) compared to 17 (10 on target) for Paris Saint Germain. Expected goals: Nice 0.24 — Paris Saint Germain 3.71. Nice made 3 substitutions, Paris Saint Germain made 5.
Nice vs Paris Saint Germain Head to Head Results
Nice and Paris Saint Germain have met 1 times — Nice won 0, Paris Saint Germain won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Paris Saint Germain leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 1 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (0 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Nice have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Paris Saint Germain show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Nice
Away Record: Paris Saint Germain
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Data: football-data.co.uk
API data: 22 Mar 2026