Football Result

Fabián Ruiz 41'
Morgan Sanson 34', 46'
Youssouf Ndayishimiye 70'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
62%
20.2%
17.8%
That's quite a surprise.
Power Comparison in the League
0.905
0.532
Game Stats
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
13
3
Shots
32
7
Possession
76%
24%
Fouls
9
11
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
17
0
Offsides
0
2
Saves
0
12
Team Formations
4-3-3
3-5-2


Location
Parc des Princes, Paris, France
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-04-26 | Game Summary

In a surprising turn of events in the French Ligue 1, Nice defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 at the Parc des Princes on April 25, 2025. The AI-powered pre-game prediction heavily favored a Paris Saint-Germain victory, but Nice defied the odds. Despite dominating possession with 76%, Paris Saint-Germain struggled to convert their 32 total shots into goals, only managing to find the net once. Nice, on the other hand, were clinical with their chances, scoring three goals from just seven shots.
Fabián Ruiz scored for Paris Saint-Germain in the 41st minute, but it wasn't enough to counter Morgan Sanson's brace (34', 46') and Youssouf Ndayishimiye's goal (70'). Nice's goalkeeper had a stellar performance, making 12 saves to deny Paris Saint-Germain's relentless attacks. The game saw a contrast in styles, with Paris Saint-Germain employing a 4-3-3 formation while Nice opted for a 3-5-2 setup.
This result is a significant upset, especially considering Paris Saint-Germain's high home team rate of 0.905 compared to Nice's 0.532. Paris Saint-Germain's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with a draw against Nantes and a narrow win against Le Havre AC preceding this defeat. Prior to that they lost against Aston Villa in Champions League. Their upcoming Champions League match against Arsenal will be a tough test, especially given Arsenal's recent strong performances, including wins against Real Madrid and a dominant victory over Ipswich Town.
Nice's victory breaks a pattern of mixed results, including a recent loss to Nantes and draws against Strasbourg and AS Monaco. Their next Ligue 1 game is against Stade de Reims, who have been in good form lately, winning four of their last five games. Considering previous head-to-head games, where Nice have sometimes struggled against Reims, they will need to maintain the defensive solidity and attacking efficiency they demonstrated against Paris Saint-Germain. This game also broke the trend of Paris Saint-Germain domination of the last 5 head to head games.
The AI model clearly underestimated Nice's capabilities in this match, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football. While Paris Saint-Germain had the lion's share of possession and shots, Nice's tactical discipline and clinical finishing proved to be the difference. Paris Saint-Germain's three yellow cards indicate some frustration and perhaps a lack of composure as the game slipped away from them. This result will undoubtedly raise questions about Paris Saint-Germain's readiness for their crucial Champions League clash. The result of the game demonstrates that the AI model predictions do not always work and should be taken with reserve.

2025-04-24 | Pre-game insights

On April 25th, 2025, all eyes will be on the Parc des Princes in Paris as Paris Saint-Germain clashes with Nice in a highly anticipated French Ligue 1 match. An advanced AI model has predicted a Paris Saint-Germain victory, assigning them a 62.0% win probability compared to Nice's 17.8%, with a 20.2% chance of a draw. PSG's strong home team rate of 0.905, significantly higher than Nice's 0.532, further supports this prediction.
PSG's recent form has been mixed, with a draw against Nantes and a loss to Aston Villa in the Champions League tempering their wins against Le Havre AC, Aston Villa and Angers. The team will be looking to their star forward, the lightning-fast, skillful, and prolific goalscorer, Kylian Mbappe, and the creative midfielder, Vitinha, to lead the charge. Nice, on the other hand, have had a more inconsistent run, alternating between wins, losses, and draws.
The AI's prediction considers various factors, including team statistics, player performance, historical data, and even tactical formations. Examining their last head-to-head games shows that Paris Saint-Germain have a slight advantage. While Nice managed a draw and a win, PSG has won three games in their last 5 meetings. Despite the AI's prediction, football is unpredictable, and Nice will undoubtedly put up a fierce fight to defy the odds in the City of Lights.