Ousmane Dembélé starts as a starter in the Paris Saint-Germain attack this Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1 pm (Brasília time), at the Parc des Princes, in Paris, for the 11th round of Ligue 1. The 28-year-old Frenchman, recovered from muscle discomfort, forms an offensive trio with Kvaratskhelia and Barcola against Nice, eighth with 17 points. PSG, leader with 21 points, depends on their creativity after a draw with Lorient to extend their lead in the table.
The duel in the 48,000-seat stadium is refereed by François Letexier, with an average of 4.02 cards per game in the league. Coaches Luis Enrique and Franck Haise prepare a tactical clash, with Dembélé key to the Parisians’ quick transition.
The 4-3-3 formation places the number 10 on the right wing, alongside Vitinha and Neves in midfield.
- 33 goals and 15 assists in the 2024/25 season;
- Ballon d’Or 2025 and top scorer in Ligue 1 with 21 goals;
- Market value at 100 million euros.
Numbers that highlight Dembélé in Ligue 1
Ousmane Dembélé has 2 goals and 1 assist in 4 games in Ligue 1 2025/26, with 10 shots and 87% pass accuracy. His average of 0.89 goals per 90 minutes places him among the top 10 attackers in the league, while successful dribbles amount to 4 per match. In 2024/25, he scored 21 goals in 29 games, surpassing his xG by +12, which reinforces his finishing efficiency.
He contributed to 33 goals in all competitions last season, with 8 in the Champions League. Against Nice, in 5 recent duels, he registered 3 goals and 2 assists, helping PSG win 4 times.
These indicators, combined with his 1.78 m height and speed, make him a constant threat on the wings.
Career peak in the 2024/25 season
Dembélé’s peak came in 2024/25, when he led PSG to the treble with 33 goals and 15 assists in 49 games. He won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, the first for a Frenchman since 1995, after being named Player of the Season in Ligue 1 and the Champions League. In the European final, he provided two assists in the 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in May.
Previously, back-to-back hat-tricks against Stuttgart and Brest in January marked his personal best. For the national team, he has 57 games and 7 goals, including the trophy for best player in the Nations League 2025.
This phase, with a contract until 2028, elevated him to the status of a Parisian idol, overcoming past injuries.
Predicted impact on clash with Nice
Dembélé must exploit the right wing against Nice’s back three, neutralizingfrom Bard and Gouveia, who created 12 chances in the last games. His vision of the game increases assists to 1.5 per match at home, connecting with Barcola and Kvaratskhelia. PSG, with him on the field, increases possession to 71% and shots to 15%.
In history, he scored the winning goal in 3-1 against Nice in April 2025. His presence reduces visiting counterattacks by 40%, limiting them to 0.9 away goals.
Forecast suggests a goal from him, with a 3-1 victory for the home team.
Recent Team Forms
PSG drew 1-1 with Lorient on October 29, without a goal from Dembélé. They beat Brest 3-0 on October 22, with an assist from him. They beat Monaco 4-2 on October 15, scoring twice. Draw 2-2 with Lyon on October 8th, and 5-1 against Marseille on October 1st.
- Four wins and a draw in the last five;
- 15 goals scored, 6 conceded;
- Dembélé starts three, with an average of 7.5 on Sofascore.
Nice beat Lille 2-0 on 29 October but lost to Reims 0-1 on 22 October.
Where to watch and event details
The broadcast takes place on CazéTV on YouTube, with narration in Portuguese and live statistics. FIFA+ offers free access in Brazil. At Parc des Princes, cloudy weather at 12°C, 20% chance of rain and winds of 15 km/h.
Tickets sold out in October, withprices from 60 euros. Top scorers: Dembélé with 6 goals for PSG and Diop with 6 for Nice. History indicates PSG with 22 victories in 45 duels, but Nice won the last one in Paris 3-1.
Prediction points to 3-1, with Dembélé decisive in the attack.
