TIPS - FC Nantes VS Paris Saint-Germain FC

[(FC Nantes) Strength]:
1. FC Nantes finished 13th last season, with a serious situation of avoiding relegation. They aim to keep their survival in the new season. Facing Paris Saint-Germain FC, earning points or even a victory would solidify their foundation for avoiding relegation. With decent home form, FC Nantes hope to capitalize on home advantage to boost morale and confidence, making them highly motivated for this clash.
2. In the summer window, FC Nantes signed forwards Amady Camara and Youssef El Arabi, midfielders Kwon Hyeok Kyu, Hong Hyun Seok, Johann Lepenant, and Bahmed Deuff, defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Uros Radakovic, and goalkeeper Alexis Mirbach.

[(FC Nantes) Weakness]:
1. FC Nantes forward Mayckel Lahdo will definitely miss the crucial Ligue 1 opener against Paris Saint-Germain FC due to an unhealed thigh injury.
2. FC Nantes finished 13th with 8 wins, 12 draws, and 14 losses in 34 Ligue 1 rounds last season, 3 points ahead of the relegation zone, narrowly keeping their survival.
3. FC Nantes lost 4 preseason matches in a row lately, revealing a decline in form. They lost 3-2 to Paris FC in the last friendly.
4. FC Nantes lost the last 2 friendlies at home, demonstrating poor home strength.
5. FC Nantes conceded 9 goals in the last 5 games, indicating poor defense.
6. FC Nantes lost the last 3 games in AH, showcasing insufficient winning strength.

[(Paris Saint-Germain FC) Strength]:
1. As the Ligue 1 powerhouses, Paris Saint-Germain FC aim to win the league title and a good result in the Champions League this season. They hope to start with a win in this first round, indicating undoubted motivation.
2. Paris Saint-Germain FC signed defender Ilya Zabarnyi, as well as goalkeepers Lucas Chevalier and Renato Marin, in the summer window.
3. According to Le Parisien's Ballon d'Or prediction poll, Ousmane Dembele leads with 155 points, holding a commanding advantage in the race. Maintaining this form while guiding PSG to more trophies could cement his status as the footballing world's spotlight by claiming the Ballon d'Or.
4. Paris Saint-Germain FC recorded 26 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses in 34 Ligue 1 games last season, 19 points ahead of the second-placed team, strongly winning the title.
5. Paris Saint-Germain FC received 5 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 8 games, revealing fit form. In the last UEFA Super Cup match, they drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur in 90 minutes and won 4-3 through a penalty shootout, lifting the Cup.
6. Last season, Paris Saint-Germain FC finished 1st on the road with a record of 12 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss in 17 league games.
7. Paris Saint-Germain FC scored 92 goals and conceded 25 in 34 Ligue 1 rounds last season, boasting the best attack and defense.
8. Paris Saint-Germain FC were unbeaten with 5 wins and 2 draws in the last 7 encounters between both sides, having the upper hand.
9. The AH line is -1.5 for Paris Saint-Germain FC in this away match, indicating significant support.

[(Paris Saint-Germain FC) Weakness]:
1. Paris Saint-Germain FC midfielder Joao Neves was sent off with a red card for pulling Marc Cucurella's hair during the Club World Cup final, resulting in a two-match suspension. He had already missed the UEFA Super Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur, and will also be suspended for the first round of the Ligue 1 away match against FC Nantes.
2. Paris Saint-Germain FC goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has announced his departure. L'Equipe revealed his current situation at PSG. As a starter in the Champions League victory, Gianluigi Donnarumma may no longer be able to play for PSG.

[Tips]:
FC Nantes lost 4 preseason matches in a row lately, revealing a decline in form.

Paris Saint-Germain FC received 5 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 8 games, revealing fit form.

In the last 7 encounters between both sides, Paris Saint-Germain FC were unbeaten with 5 wins and 2 draws, having the upper hand.

Combined with the two teams' strength and recent performances, PSG's multi-scorer attacking threat is expected to overwhelm their opponents, with the inferior Nantes likely to struggle against PSG's formidable offensive firepower.

Thus, PSG are expected to win on the road and begin their title defense campaign.

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