👉 What is the recommended bet for Nantes vs Paris?

The prediction and suggested bet for Nantes vs Paris, on January 18, 2026, in the analysis written by Tipsters, is: Both teams to score? Yes ⇒ bet available at Bet365.

👉 Which stadium will host Nantes vs Paris?

Nantes vs Paris on January 18, 2026, will be played in Nantes, Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.

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Nantes vs Paris Prediction – Ligue 1

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Here you will find the best prediction for Nantes vs Paris in Ligue 1, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from the latest matches to provide the best prediction for this game between Nantes and Paris.

Nantes

January 18, 2026 – 16::15
Ligue 1
2025/2026
Regular season – Round 18

Paris

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Nantes vs Paris

The best prediction for Nantes vs Paris in Ligue 1 is that both teams will score. Despite Paris FC being the favorites, both sides prioritize their offensive play over defensive solidity. An open game with a fast pace is expected, making the “Both teams to score – Yes” market a particularly interesting option.

Best prediction for Nantes vs Paris

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or treble)
Both teams to score (riskier bet)

Match prediction for Nantes vs Paris

The teams Nantes and Paris play at the Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau in a match for the 18th round of Ligue 1. Nantes won away (1-2) the last time they met in this league edition on October 24, 2025. Special attention should be given to the home/away condition, as both teams show significantly different results in their home and away games.

Nantes Analysis

After 3 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, the home team sits in 16th place with 14 points. In their last match, they won against Olympique Marseille away (0-2) after losing away to Angers SCO (4-1). Interestingly, this team has a better record away than at home; over their last 30 matches, they registered 4 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses as visitors, scoring 19 goals and conceding 24, compared to 3 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses at home with 16 goals scored and 20 conceded. The team arrives at this match following a home defeat to Nice (3-5) in a penalty shootout. In the league, Nantes earned 5 points from 24 available, after 1 win, 2 draws, and 5 losses in their last 8 home matches.

They have not won at home in 6 matches in this competition. The team has allowed their opponents to score in 9 of their last 10 matches, indicating a lack of defensive solidity, but their attack has been scoring regularly, netting in 7 of the last 10 games in this competition. In 17 matches in the league, they have never turned around a scoreline in the 11 matches where they conceded the first goal. In their last 20 home games in all competitions, they have scored 10 of their 21 goals in the final minutes (76’-90’).

Nantes enters this match following a penalty shootout defeat against Nice in the Coupe de France. In their last Ligue 1 match, the hosts defeated Marseille 2-0. The hosts usually line up in a 4-3-3 formation, leveraging the mobility and speed of their front players. Youssef El Arabi, Matthis Abline, and Dehmaine Tabibou form an attacking trio that promises to challenge the opposing defense. The right flank is often the preferred route in their attacking plays, thanks to the depth and intensity provided by Kelvin Amian. Chidozie Awaziem and Mostafa Mohamed are unavailable due to injuries.

Paris Analysis

The visiting team currently sits in 15th place, with 16 points from 4 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses. In their penultimate match, they lost at home to Toulouse (0-3). In their last match, they lost away to Paris Saint Germain (2-1). This team is stronger when playing at home, as their last 30 games show 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses as visitors; compared to 9 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses at home. In their last match in the Coupe de France, they won against Paris Saint Germain (0-1) away. In their last 9 away league games, Paris has 2 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, earning 8 points from 27 available. The team has allowed goals to their opponents in 8 of the last 10 matches, indicating a lack of defensive strength, but their attack has also been consistent, scoring in 7 of their last 10 matches in the league. Of the 17 matches in the league, they have conceded the first goal 11 times and have only managed to turn it around once.

Paris FC comes into this match following a significant victory, 0-1, in their visit to PSG’s stadium, in a match relevant to the Coupe de France. In their last Ligue 1 match, the visitors lost to PSG (2-1). The visiting team typically plays in a 5-2-3 system, with a calmer and more controlled approach, focusing their offensive efforts through the central corridor. In attack, the team will look to Alimami Gory, Jonathan Ikoné, and Willem Geubbels as key players, while Julien López will be responsible for organizing and distributing play, providing rhythm and creativity. Pierre-Yves Hamel and Pierre Lees-Melou are both unavailable due to fitness issues.