Ligue 1 2022-23: PSG vs Lille: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The Parisians won the reverse fixture by a huge margin

Paris Saint-Germain welcomes Lille in their upcoming Ligue 1 contest at the Parc des Princes on Sunday. Both teams are one of the strongest clubs in France’s top-tier league and will aim to secure three points. The odds are heavily in favour of the hosts as they won the reverse fixture by a 7-1 scoreline away from home.

As a matter of fact, Paris Saint-Germain has scored 12 goals in the last two fixtures against Lille in the Ligue 1. The reigning champions will hope to bounce back after losing their last league outing against AS Monaco by a 3-1 score. As for the visitors, they are on a run of two successive wins in the league and can cause an upset in the upcoming fixture.

Here is a look at what to expect from Paris Saint-Germain vs Lille in their highly-anticipated Ligue 1 clash:

Kick-Off

Sunday, 19-02-2023; (12:00 PM GMT)

Sunday, 19-02-2023; (5:30 PM IST)

Form

Paris Saint-Germain form (all competitions) - W-W-L-L-L

Lille form (all competitions) - L-D-W-L-W

Player to Watch

Paris Saint-Germain: Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi will be the obvious threat when PSG takes to the field against Lille. The FIFA World Cup 2022 winner can create magic out of nothing and turn the tides of the game single-handedly. He has 10 goals and 10 assists from 18 appearances in the league for the club. The 35-year-old can wiggle out of tricky situations with exceptional dribbling skills that can take the opposition defenders out of the game. 

Lille: Jonathan David

Jonathan David will lead the forward line for Lille. He has 14 goals and four assists in the ongoing Ligue 1 campaign which makes him the leading goalscorer for the club. The 23-year-old scored a quickfire brace in the previous league fixture against RC Strasbourg. If PSG defenders give David time and space in the goalmouth area, then he can certainly find the back of the net.

Team News

Paris Saint-Germain will not have a few players available for selection. Renato Sanches, Nordi Mukiele and Achraf Hakimi are set to miss out.

Lille will miss the services of Ismaily and Adam Ounas due to injuries.

Match Facts

• Paris Saint-Germain has scored 12 goals against Lille in their last two league meetings.
• Lionel Messi and Neymar are joint-top in providing the most assists with 10 each after 23 matches.
• Jonathan David of Lille has 14 goals, the joint second-highest in the Ligue 1 after the completion of 23 matches.

Head to Head

Total Matches Played - 98

Paris Saint-Germain wins - 41

Lille wins - 32

Draws - 25

Predicted Lineups

Paris Saint-Germain predicted lineup (4-3-1-2)

Gianluigi Donnarumma, Timothee Pembele, Sergio Ramos, Marquinhos, Juan Bernat, Danilo, Marco Veratti, Vitinha, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Hugo Ekitike.

Lille predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Lucas Chevalier, Bafode Diakite, Jose Fonte, Tiago Djalo, Timothy Weah, Andre Gomes, Benjamin Andre, Edon Zhegrova, Remy Cabella, Jonathan Bamba, Jonathan David

Prediction

Paris Saint-Germain has lost their last three matches in all competitions. They will be hungry to turn the tide around when Lille comes calling. Home advantage will play in the favour of the hosts and the nature of the last two defeats will add more pressure on the visitors.

Prediction: PSG 3 - 0 Lille

Where to Watch

India - Voot App, Viacom 18 network

UK - BT Sport

Nigeria - Canal+, TV5Monde

USA - beIN Sports, TV5Monde