Vitinha takes over as playmaker in Paris Saint-Germain’s midfield this Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1pm (Brasília time), at Parc des Princes, in Paris, for the 11th round of Ligue 1. The 25-year-old Portuguese, recent vice-captain, sets the pace in 4-3-3 against Nice, eighth with 17 points. PSG, leader with 21 points, needs his vision after a draw with Lorient to overcome the visitor and maintain their unbeaten record at home.
The game in the stadium with 48 thousand fans is refereed by François Letexier, with an average of 4.02 cards per game in the league. Coaches Luis Enrique and Franck Haise plan tactical duels, with Vitinha central in the construction of the home team’s plays.
The lineup aligns the number 17 alongside Zaïre-Emery and Neves, connecting defense and attack.
- 33 games for the Portuguese national team, no goals;
- Market value at 90 million euros;
- 93% pass accuracy in the 2025/26 season.
Numbers that consolidate Vitinha at PSG
Vitinha played 9 Ligue 1 matches in 2025/26, scoring 1 goal and adding 4 assists. His average of 2.5 decisive passes per 90 minutes and 87% completed dribbles make him the team’s assist leader. With 16 shots and 6 on target, he contributed to 5 goals+assists, while PSG conceded just 9 goals in the league.
He completed more passes than any player in the previous Champions League, with 90% accuracy. In 100 games for the club, he has 14 goals and 10 assists, with an average rating of 7.5 on Sofascore.
These indicators, measuring 1.72 m high, emphasize your efficiency in short spaces and transitions.
Career peak in the 2025 Champions League final
Vitinha’s peak came in the 2024/25 season, when he led PSG to win the Champions League. On May 31, in the final against Inter Milan, he created the first goal and assisted Désiré Doué’s second, in a 5-0 victory that sealed the treble. He was part of the UEFA team and came third in the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
Before, he scored in the playoffs against Brest 7-0 and in the comeback against Barcelona in the quarterfinals. For the national team, he helped Portugal in the Nations League, with 100% passes in the title.
This campaign, with 9 goals and 5 assists in the league, named him PSG Player of the Season and extended his contract until 2029.
Predicted impact on clash with Nice
Vitinha should dictate the tempo against Nice’s midfield, with Boudaoui and Sanson creating 10 recent chances. His reading reduces ball losses by 20%, limiting visiting counterattacks to 0.9 goalsl for away game. In attack, he increases decisive passes to 3 per game at home, feeding Barcola and Dembélé.
In 4 duels against Nice, PSG won 3 with him as a starter, and Vitinha registered 2 assists. His presence increases possession by 71% and shots by 14%.
Forecast indicates his assistance, with a 2-0 victory for the Parisians.
Current team forms
PSG drew 1-1 with Lorient on October 29, with Vitinha creating the chance to score. They beat Brest 2-0 on October 22nd and Monaco 3-1 on October 15th. Draw 0-0 with Lyon on October 8th, and 4-2 against Marseille on October 1st.
- Three wins and two draws in the last five;
- 11 goals scored, 4 conceded;
- Vitinha starter in four, with an average of 7.4 on Sofascore.
Nice beat Lille 2-0 on 29 October but drew 1-1 with Reims on 22 October.
Where to watch and operational details
The broadcast takes place on CazéTV on YouTube, with analysis in Portuguese and live statistics. FIFA+ is available free of charge 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, with prices starting at 60 euros. Top scorers: Barcola with 4 goals for PSG and Diop with 6 for Nice. History: PSG with 22 wins in 45 games, but Nice won the lastimo in Paris 3-1.
Prediction indicates 2-1 for PSG, with Vitinha orchestrating the victory.
