Paris vs Nice prediction, H2H and probable lineups — March 1, 2026
As part of Matchday 24 in the French Ligue 1, Paris will take on Nice in a pivotal clash. The encounter is set for Sunday, March 1, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 Central European Time. I’m backing a bet focused on the game’s goal tally.
Match preview
Paris has returned to the French football elite for the first time since the late 1970s. Ambitious and backed by wealthy owners, the club is aiming to challenge the big guns, but this campaign is all about securing their place in Ligue 1.
In the 2025/26 season, they continue their fight for survival. The team currently sits in the lower half of the table, hovering near the relegation playoff and automatic drop zones, desperately trying to pick up points in every fixture—a testament to how tough this season has been for the capital club.
Paris' recent form highlights their struggles: it’s been a while since their last victory, underlining issues with converting chances and maintaining defensive solidity. While Paris is capable of creating danger, they often lose momentum due to poor finishing. A recent managerial change is expected to shake things up.
For Paris, capitalizing on home advantage is crucial: playing on their own turf could boost confidence, and three points against a direct rival would be a massive step away from the drop zone.
Nice’s season has been nothing short of disastrous, and this campaign can hardly be considered a success. Fan scandals and a coaching change have created a tense atmosphere, and the team has yet to truly pull itself out of trouble.
Nice crashed out of the Europa League and are far from challenging for the top spots domestically. While it’s hard to imagine the "Eaglets" dropping to Ligue 2, the threat of relegation still looms.
The team’s recent form suggests an uptick in results. Defeats have become less frequent, and Nice fights hard in every match, but overall, the picture remains mixed.
Defensively, Nice continues to leak goals, reflected in their goals-against column. Only Metz has worse numbers, and they already seem resigned to relegation. A win here would help Nice close in on the mid-table pack and pull further from danger.
Match facts
- Paris are winless in their last six matches.
- The capital club haven’t tasted victory at home since early October last year.
- Nice have lost just one of their last five games.
- Nice have suffered eight defeats in their previous ten away matches.
- Paris average 2.6 goals per game at home, while Nice score an average of 1.4 away from home.
Probable lineups
- Paris: Trapp, Otavio, Coppola, Mbou, Gory, Sangui, Manetzi, Kebal, Ikoné, Krasso, Immobile.
- Nice: Dupé, Abdi, Dante, Pepra, Mendy, Vanhout, Sanson, Diop, Loshe, Cho, Kevin.
H2H
Paris has won all four home matches against Nice.
Prediction
Both sides have talented attackers capable of creating danger, but their defensive frailties are glaring. With survival on the line, the outcome of this match will be crucial. In my opinion, the best bet is on the total goals under 3.
