PSG made a low start to the new season, but they are slowly hitting their groove. They could move to the top of the standings for the first time this term on Friday, but they will need to claim maximum points against the unbeaten Nice.
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Luis Enrique made a slow start to life at PSG over the opening two matchdays, as PSG failed to secure maximum points in each of their opening two. However, they have responded excellently since then, as they have won consecutive matches in the French top-flight. This weekend, they could move to the top of the standings for the first time this term.
The Parisians have scored seven goals across their last two matches, with four of those coming in their demolition of Lyon before the international break. PSG were at their best in that fixture, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice in the win. Marco Asensio was also on the scoresheet in that victory, in which PSG registered 22 shots overall. However, they will likely face a more resilient challenge this weekend.
Nice have made a reliable start to the new season, as they have gone four without defeat. However, they had opened their season with a run of three straight draws. But, that run came to an end before the international break, as they landed maximum points for the first time this term with a victory over Strasbourg.
The deadlock was broken on the stroke of half time by Youcef Atal, before the points were secured with just 15 minutes remaining, as Terem Moffi doubled the advantage. Nice were good value for maximum points on that day, as they dictated the play from start to finish. However, they are unlikely to enjoy as more of the possession this week against PSG.
PSG vs Nice Head to Head
PSG have won each of their last two fixtures against Nice, which includes a 2-0 win on the road in the most recent. However, Nice has avoided defeat in two of the last four, which includes a 0-0 draw in this exact fixture in December 2021. However, they haven’t won in Paris since 2009.
PSG vs Nice Prediction
Nice have been extremely difficult to beat across their opening four matches this term, and they could be confident of picking up a point against PSG this weekend. We could see that being an outside chance, with PSG already preparing for their Champions League opener against Borussia Dortmund next week.
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