Paris FC vs Nice – News and Probable Lineups

Still in search of their first home victory in Ligue 1 for 2026, Paris FC will host Nice at Stade Jean-Bouin this Sunday.

Currently, the Parisians find themselves in 15th place in the standings, having drawn 1-1 with Toulouse last week, while Nice is just one point behind in 14th after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Lorient.

Match overview

A new chapter opens for Paris FC this weekend, as Antoine Kombouare takes on the challenge of keeping the team in Ligue 1 for another season.

The former Nantes manager takes over from Stephane Gilli, who successfully led the team to top-flight football for the first time in over four decades, but had witnessed his side drop points in 11 out of their last 12 league matches.

While they have managed to secure points in two of their last three home games, Paris FC has not celebrated a win at Stade Jean-Bouin since early October when they triumphed over Lorient (2-0).

As they approach matchday 24, this team is positioned six points clear of Nantes, currently holding the last automatic relegation spot, although only three points separate them from Le Havre in 13th.

This season, Paris FC has dropped seven points after taking the lead in three separate matches, a trend that could significantly affect their standings by season’s end.

This side enjoys a perfect home record against their next opponents, although their last encounter in the French capital dates back to 1978 when they secured a 3-0 victory.

In the south of France, Nice has shown slight improvements since the return of Claude Puel as head coach until the end of the season.

The manager who led Monaco to the Ligue 1 title in 1999-2000 has seen his current squad earn points in three of their four league fixtures in February, even though they remain without a win in their last four matches in this competition.

After 23 rounds, Nice has gathered 24 points, which is 17 points fewer than they had at the same stage last season.

This Sunday, they are aiming to secure their first victory against a newly promoted team this season, having collected only one point against the three Ligue 2 clubs from 2024-25.

Away from home, Nice has suffered defeats in six of their last seven matches in this league, although their sole domestic win of 2026 occurred at Nantes in late January (4-1).

Les Aiglons have struggled against Parisian teams this season, scoring just one goal in two fixtures, including a 1-1 draw at home against Paris FC in September.

Team News

Injuries to Sofiane Alakouch and Hamari Traore are likely to keep them out of the fixture on Sunday, while Remy Riou and Lamine Gueye are questionable due to minor injuries. Samir Chergui is dealing with a sore hamstring, and Pierre-Yves Hamel is uncertain because of a calf strain.

Additionally, both Ilan Kebbal and Otavio will be suspended, whereas Maxime Lopez and Adama Camara are set to return from yellow card suspensions.

Marshall Munetsi scored their only goal on matchday 23, marking the first of the season for the midfielder from Zimbabwe, who is on loan from Wolves.

Isak Jansson could miss another match for Nice due to a knee injury. Elye Wahi is a doubt with an ankle issue, Melvin Bard is suffering from adductor pain, and Moise Bombito remains doubtful owing to a lower leg fracture.

Mohamed Abdelmonem and Youssouf Ndayishimiye are sidelined with torn cruciate ligaments, while leading scorer Sofiane Diop will be out due to suspension resulting from his booking last week.

Tom Louchet scored twice in the draw against Lorient, and Kail Boudache netted his first goal of the Ligue 1 season during that match.

Paris FC probable starting XI:

Trapp; Coppola, Mbow, De Smet; Gory, Lees-Melou, Munetsi, Sangui; Simon, Icon; Immovable

Nice probable starting XI:

Dupe; Abdi, Dante, Louchet; Clauss, Samson, Vanhoutte, Mendy; Cho, Carlos, Diallo

We anticipate the new managerial effect to be palpable for Paris FC this Sunday, as they have shown themselves to be a creative team with a wealth of attacking talent, despite their recent challenges.