Super Eagles forward Moses Simon will be looking to rally FC Nantes when they host runaway league leaders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau on Tuesday night.
With just three points separating them from the relegation zone, and confidence shaken after Friday’s loss to Stade Rennes, the Canaries face a daunting test against a PSG side firmly on course for the Ligue 1 title, holding a commanding 21-point lead over second-placed Monaco with a game in hand.
Antoine Kombouaré’s side extended their troubling run of form with the defeat to Rennes, marking just two wins in their last five outings across all competitions.
Their struggles have been even more pronounced at home, where they’ve secured only four victories, four draws, and suffered five defeats at the Stade de la Beaujoire this season—a record that highlights their ongoing battle for consistency
Correct score prediction: Nantes vs PSG
Nantes’ recent 1-1 draw with PSG offers a glimmer of hope for Moses Simon and his teammates, but history firmly favours the Parisians. PSG have won four of their last five meetings and 22 of the previous 26 encounters, scoring 64 goals to Nantes’ 18, with the hosts managing just three wins in that stretch.
Prediction: Nantes 1:1 PSG
Moses Simon: Nantes’ best bet against rampant PSG
As Nantes prepare for the daunting task of hosting league leaders PSG, all eyes will be on Moses Simon to provide the spark.
The 29-year-old has been the heartbeat of Kombouaré’s side, contributing 16 of their 33 league goals with seven strikes and nine assists.
His explosive pace, dribbling and eye for the final ball make him a constant threat on the counter—qualities that could trouble PSG’s high defensive line.
In a game where Nantes are expected to sit deep and rely on moments, Simon’s brilliance on the break could be the gamechanger they desperately need to defy the odds.
