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

League leaders look to extend their lead at the top amid Messi’s suspension turmoil at the club when they face relegation-threatened AC Ajaccio at home.

Paris Saint-Germain hosts AC Ajaccio in Ligue 1 on Saturday at 3:00 PM ET. PSG earned a win on May 7 against Troyes with a final score of 3-1. PSG extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to six points after a competitive game against relegation-threatened. PSG took 21 more shots in the game, 23 to two. Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, and Kylian Mbappe combined to score three goals for their club in the match against Troyes. Paris has picked up 78 points after 34 games in Ligue 1. That’s the 10th time a team has reached at least that tally at this stage of the competition (counting three points for a win) and the seventh time for PSG.

In its most recent match, AC Ajaccio drew with Toulouse FC 0-0 at home. Toulouse FC outshot AC Ajaccio 15 to three. Mohamed Youssouf topped AC Ajaccio with two shots in the club’s scoreless effort. Ajaccio have lost each of their last six away games in Ligue 1, the longest current run. Ajaccio is currently the only team to have never played with the same starting XI in two different games in Ligue 1 this season. They have scored the fewest goals in the league and this could be the final nail in their coffin if they get relegated this season.

As for PSG, they secure their fifth successive away win in the league and move six points ahead of second-placed Lens. Next up, the leaders host Ajaccio, who are just one point and one place above 19th-placed Troyes. But concerns for Paris are that they have lost three of their last four home games in Ligue 1 (W1), after going unbeaten in their previous 35 (W30 D5).

Kick-off

Saturday, 13-05-2023, 03:00 pm (ET)

Sunday, 14-05-2023, 12:30 am (IST)

Stadium: Parc Des Princes

Paris Saint-Germain Form (In All Competitions): W- L- W- W- W

AC Ajaccio Form (In All Competitions): D- L- D- L- L

Player to watch

Paris Saint-Germain: Kylian Mbappé

Paris striker Kylian Mbappé is just one goal away from reaching 25 goals in Ligue 1 for the fourth time (after 2018-19, 2020-21 and 2021-22) and becoming the second Frenchman to achieve this post WW2 after Thadée Cisowski (1955-56, 1956-57, 1958-59, 1959-60). He is the mister dependable for the club who always comes up against the defenses and deadlocks imposed by the opposing teams.

AC Ajaccio: Youssef Belaili

Currently, the best player at Ajaccio is Mohamed Youssef Belaili. His performance has been brightest for the team and he scored 6 goals and provided 5 assists. With 15 shots on goal and a conversion rate of 15 %, he has contributed the most among the rest of the team and he will be returning to his side after serving a ban in the previous match. He could be the difference between a win and a loss for Ajaccio,

Match Facts

• If they do not win, Ajaccio will be relegated to Ligue 2 for the fourth time after 1972/73, 2005/06, and 2013-14. ACA has 23 defeats in Ligue 1 this season but has never lost 24 games in a single top-flight campaign.
• This match will oppose the best attack in Ligue 1 (Paris with 79) against the worst (Ajaccio with 22).
• Paris are unbeaten in their last seven games against Ajaccio in Ligue 1 (W4 D3), with their last defeat coming in May 2005 (2-4 in the Parc des Princes).
• Paris have picked up 78 points after 34 games in Ligue 1. That’s the 10th time a team has reached at least that tally at this stage of the competition (counting three points for a win) and the seventh time for PSG.

Injury and Team News

Paris Saint-Germain: Injury: Neymar (Ankle Ligaments), Kimpembe (Achilles Tendon) and Nuno Mendes (thigh muscle strain) are sidelined due to their injuries.

AC Ajaccio: Injury: M. Barreyo (Thigh Muscle Strain) as he battles to recover from a calf problem.

Red Card (03 match ban): Y. Touzghar

Head to Head stats

Matches – 16

Paris Saint-Germain– 07

AC Ajaccio – 02

Draws – 07

Predicted Lineup

Paris Saint-Germain Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)

Donnarumma; D. Pereira, Ramos, Marquinhos, Bernat, Verratti, Vitinha, Ruiz, W. Zaire-Emery, Mbappe, Ekitike

AC Ajaccio Predicted Lineup (4-5-1):

F. Sollacaro; Youssouf, Gonzalez, Y. Kone, C. Vidal, Spadanuda, T. Mangani, Marchetti, M. Couitadeur, R. Nouri, Y. Belaili.

Match Prediction for PSG vs AC Ajaccio

This match could see PSG running a rout against the misfiring Ajaccio who have lost 23 matches and conceded 61 goals this season. In their last match when these both teams faced each other, Messi and Mbappe put on a show and kept a clean sheet as well. Ajaccio might settle for a draw but they will have to play out of their skins against fast-paced PSG who have the potential to single-handedly dismantle any team in Europe but they have a habit of being caught sleeping at times. PSG should win comfortably unless Ajaccio decide to stop the league leaders with some astonishing performance.

Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 3 – 0 AC Ajaccio

Telecast

India –   Sports 18 -1 HD

USA – Bein Sports

United Kingdom - BT Sport

Nigeria- Supersport