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

Published at :December 18, 2023 at 1:26 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:26 AM

Matchday 17 of Ligue 1 2023-24 season is set to be underway

PSG are in fine form and especially at home they are really good. They have also qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League and currently are the table toppers in Ligue 1. They made it to the next rounds alongside Dortmund from the ‘Group of Death’. They will want to beat their opponent as they will want to extend their lead in the points table.

Metz are in 14th Position in Ligue 1 and are three points above the relegation spot as of now. Their away record this season has been awful and they have very little chance that they can cause any upset in Parc des Princes. They will want to get a positive result so that they can get some confidence from this match.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 20th Dec 2023, 08:00 PM (GMT), 03:00 PM (EST)

Thursday, 21-12-23, 01:30 AM (IST)

Location: Parc des Princes

Form

PSG Form (All Competitions): D-W-W-D-W

Metz Form (All Competitions): L-L-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Kylian Mbappé is firmly established as one of the best players in the world, and he has already won more trophies than most players do in his entire career. The most obvious and striking aspect of Mbappé’s game is his blistering pace and lethal finishing – a combination that will remain, no matter how football evolves, of huge value. Defenders are terrified of stepping up too high because there are few players capable of catching him. Currently, he is the top scorer of Ligue 1 this season.

Simon Elisor (Metz)

Even though he is not in good form as of now still he has a lot of quality in him and will be a big threat to PSG on the counter. He is physically robust and a decent dribbler who can be a threat to the opposition’s defence.

Match Facts

A first-half goal has been scored in each of PSG’s last 7 home games in a row.
PSG have won 8 of their last 10 home games against Metz by two or more goals.
PSG have not conceded in 5 of their last 6 home games against Metz.
Metz have won just one of their last 5 Ligue 1 away games.

Injury and Team News

PSG have some injury concerns in their team, players like Keylor Navas, Sergio Rico, Nuno Mendes and Kimpembe will not be available for this game due to injury. The rest of the squad is fit and will be ready to play.

On the other hand, Metz has only one player injured, Oscar Estupinan the center forward has been sidelined due to injury since October.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 19

PSG: 15

Metz: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups for PSG vs Metz

PSG Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Donnarumma(GK); Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pereira, Hernandez; Soler, Ugarte, Vitinha; Lee, Mbappé, Barcola

Metz Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Oukidja(GK); Udol, Traore, Colin, Herelle; Jallow, Camara, Jacques; Elisor, Diallo, Kerkhof

Match Prediction for PSG vs Metz

PSG are in really good form as their opponents are in terrible form and are not able to get results. PSG will get a comfortable win against Metz extend their winning run and stay at the top of the table.

Prediction: PSG 2-0 Metz

Telecast

India – Sports 18 Network

UK – BT Sport

US – beIN Sports

Nigeria – Canal+

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