PSG vs Monaco: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :November 22, 2023 at 5:13 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 1:13 AM

PSG eyes their sixth consecutive win in the Ligue 1 2023-24 season

In the ever-thrilling world of football, where emotions run high and allegiances are fierce, an electrifying showdown is on the horizon. The majestic Parc des Princes in Paris is poised to witness a clash of titans as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) prepare to lock horns with AS Monaco in a battle that promises to be a spectacle for the ages.

The journey for both teams this season has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. PSG, grappling with the Kylian Mbappe transfer saga, stumbled out of the gate, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. However, the return of the prodigious Mbappe brought about a resurgence, transforming their fortunes and setting the stage for a mesmerizing encounter.

On the other side, AS Monaco, determined to erase the memories of a forgettable season, has embarked on a redemption mission. Currently nipping at the heels of PSG in the standings, the Red & Whites are ready to defy expectations and make their mark, although they acknowledge the need to bolster their away form.

Kick-off:

Saturday, November 25, 2023, 01:30 AM (IST)

Stadium: Parc des Princes, Paris, France.

Form

PSG: W L W W W W

AS Monaco: D W L W W W

Players to watch

Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

With 65 UEFA Champions League matches and 42 goals scored, Kylian Mbappe has taken the competition by storm since making his debut with Monaco in 2016–17. The French striker, who is only 24 years old, is already tied for 14th place among all-time Champions League scorers (qualification excluded), and he is just six goals behind Zlatan Ibrahimović and Andriy Shevchenko in the top ten.

With six goals for Monaco in his first Champions League season, the Paris-born Mbappé gave notice of his intentions. In every subsequent Champions League campaign, he has scored at least four goals. When he scored his tenth Champions League goal in a 3-1 loss against Bayern München in December 2017, he became the youngest player to do it at the age of eighteen.

Wissam Ben Yedder (AS Monaco)

French professional football player Wissam Ben Yedder was born on August 12, 1990. He now plays as a striker for both the France national team and Ligue 1 club Monaco.

Ben Yedder started his professional career at amateurs UJA Alfortville and joined Toulouse in 2010. He became their greatest league scorer of the twenty-first century, surpassing André-Pierre Gignac with 71 goals in 174 appearances. After moving to Sevilla in 2016 for €10 million, he played in 138 games over three seasons, scoring 70 goals. In 2019, he underwent a €40 million transfer to Monaco, where he finished first in Ligue 1.

Match facts

When Paris Saint-Germain play AS Monaco at home, the most frequent outcome of their games is a 1-1 draw. This is how seven matches finished.
1-1 is the most frequent outcome of games involving AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain. This is how 12 matches have concluded.
In the previous thirty home games versus Paris Saint-Germain, AS Monaco have won eight times, Paris Saint-Germain have won ten, and there have been twelve ties. Paris Saint-Germain leads 45–35 in goal differential.
In the previous 65 meetings, AS Monaco have won 23 times, Paris Saint-Germain have won 22, and there have been 20 draws. Paris Saint-Germain leads 92-81 in goal differential.

Team news and injury

Due to an injury sustained while playing for France during the international break, Warren Zaïre-Emery, 17, will not be available for use by PSG head coach Luis Enrique on Friday.

Sergio Rico, Nuno Mendes, Presnel Kimpembe, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Marco Asensio, Keylor Navas, and Danilo Pereira have joined the Frenchman on the Blues’ injured list.

Mbappe, who just passed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to become the fastest player to 300 goals, will be in command on Friday as Paris SG’s line leader.

Adi Hütter, the coach of Monaco, is still unable to use Breel Embolo because of a cruciate ligament injury.

Mohammed Salisu and Eliesse Ben Seghir have thigh and shoulder ailments, respectively, and Caio Henrique also has a cruciate ligament injury. A single yellow card would ban Aleksandr Golovin for one match, but other than that, the visitors have nothing more to be concerned about.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 14

PSG: 8

Draw: 2

AS Monaco: 4

Predicted Lineup for PSG vs Monaco

PSG Predicted Lineup: (4-2-2-2)

Donnarumma; Mukiele, Škriniar, Marquinhos, Soler; Ugarte, Ruiz; Dembèlé, Mbappé; Ramos, Lee KI.

AS Monaco Predicted Lineup: (3-4-3)

Köhn; Magassa, Maripán, Singo; Jakobs, Fofana, Zakaria, Diatta; Golovin, Ben Yedder, Akliouche

Match Prediction for PSG vs Monaco

Anticipate a thrilling encounter as PSG face Monaco. Recent trends reveal PSG’s penchant for high-scoring games, with the last eight matches yielding at least three goals. Monaco’s track record is also notable, with 9 out of 12 Ligue 1 games this season surpassing 2.5 goals. Historical clashes at Parc des Princes further support expectations of a 2-1 outcome, affirming the likelihood of an exciting and goal-rich contest.

Prediction: PSG 2-0 AS Monaco

Telecast

India – Sports 18 Network

UK– BT Sport

US – ESPN+

Nigeria – Canal+

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