Tuesday’s footballing landscape sees attention drawn to France, where the reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain continue their quest to make Ligue 1 history. With just a handful of games remaining, PSG are attempting to do the unthinkable—finish a domestic campaign unbeaten. While the title has long been sealed, the Parisians still have records to chase and reputations to uphold, which makes this fixture away at Nantes more than just a formality.
But don’t be too quick to write off the Canaries. They’re fighting for survival and every single point counts. A narrow 2–1 defeat at Rennes last time out showed they’re far from giving up, and despite facing the league’s most dominant side, they’ll be hoping to cause an upset.
One of our trusted experts, known for his deep knowledge of French football, has picked this game as Tuesday’s Best Bet, and the selection makes plenty of sense.
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Nantes vs Paris Saint-Germain
Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
PSG to win and both teams to score | |
8/5 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning PSG remain favourites to win but keep leaking goals, while Nantes are desperate for points and capable of troubling defences. With both sides having strong motivation and history of goals between them, backing the champions to win while still conceding offers real value in Tuesday’s best football bet.
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Key Stats:
- PSG’s Win-and-Concede Habit
- In eight of their last ten Ligue 1 victories, PSG have allowed their opponents to score, showing consistent defensive lapses despite results.
- Nantes Rarely Blank at Home
- The Canaries have scored in four of their last five home fixtures, even when losing—proving they remain dangerous going forward.
- Reverse Fixture Reminder
- Nantes held PSG to a 1–1 draw earlier this season, one of only a handful of teams to dent their near-perfect league record.
Rationale
This clash brings together two sides with wildly different ambitions. PSG are cruising at the top, aiming to become the first team in Ligue 1 history to complete an entire season without tasting defeat. Nantes, meanwhile, are in full-blown survival mode, currently sitting just three points above the drop zone and facing a brutal run-in.
Despite PSG’s sheer dominance, this game isn’t without intrigue. The Canaries were one of the few sides to take points off PSG this season—holding them to a 1–1 draw in the reverse fixture. They did so with discipline, grit, and a clear plan to frustrate. While repeating that result might be a tall order, the idea of them getting on the scoresheet again isn’t far-fetched.
The visitors have been winning, yes—but not without conceding. In fact, both teams have scored in eight of PSG’s last ten Ligue 1 victories. Their high line and attacking commitment often leave them vulnerable at the back. And with a rotated side expected due to the upcoming clash with Nice, there may be just enough space for Nantes to exploit.
Teenage star Meite, alongside experienced heads like Moses Simon and Mostafa Mohamed, will be tasked with leading the charge for Nantes. And facing a third-choice keeper like Carlgren might just give them hope. At the other end, even a slightly weakened PSG side still boasts frightening firepower. Dembele, Ramos, and Kvaratskhelia—if they all start—are more than capable of scoring three on their own.
This one feels tailor-made for a classic PSG display: dominant possession, plenty of goals, but a lapse at the back allowing a consolation strike. That’s why PSG to win and both teams to score is our pick for the day.
Best bet – PSG to win and both teams to score
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