PSG vs Monaco Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Ligue 1 2026-27
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PSG are set to host Monaco at the Parc des Princes on September 4.
PSG will host Monaco at the Parc des Princes on Friday, September 4, in a meeting between two sides with contrasting starts to the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season. PSG have drawn both of their opening league games, while Monaco have taken maximum points from their first two matches.
Luis Enrique’s side were held 2-2 by Rennes before another 2-2 draw against Lille. Monaco, meanwhile, began with a 1-0 win over Le Havre and followed it with a 2-0 victory over Marseille, with Paris Brunner scoring twice in the latter.
Kick-off details
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- Competition: Ligue 1
- Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
- Time: 9:05 PM CEST / 7:05 PM GMT / 12:35 AM IST (Saturday, September 5, 2026)
- Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
- Referee: Jérôme Brisard
- VAR: In use
Form
PSG: W-L-D-D
Monaco: W-W-W-W
Players to watch out for
Ferran Torres (PSG)
Ferran Torres has scored two goals in PSG’s opening two Ligue 1 matches and is currently the club’s joint-top scorer in the competition. He scored both goals after coming off the bench against Rennes and then started against Lille.
Torres will be expected to lead PSG’s attacking line against Monaco, with his finishing likely to be important for a side still searching for its first league win of the season.
Paris Brunner (Monaco)
Paris Brunner has also scored two goals in two Ligue 1 appearances this season. Both came in Monaco’s 2-0 win over Marseille, where he scored in the 13th and 53rd minutes.
The forward is currently Monaco’s leading scorer alongside Torres in the early Ligue 1 scoring charts. Brunner is expected to start up front again and will be Monaco’s main attacking threat at the Parc des Princes.
Match Facts
- PSG have two points from their opening two Ligue 1 matches, while Monaco have won both of their games and are the only side with a 100% record after two matchdays.
- PSG have not won in their last three Ligue 1 matches.
- PSG have scored their goals after the 70th minute in both league games this season.
- PSG currently lead Ligue 1 for average possession at 71.1% this season.
- Monaco are one of only two Ligue 1 teams yet to concede after the opening two matchdays.
- Monaco have scored 10 goals across their last four matches in all competitions.
- Monaco are unbeaten in their last two visits to the Parc des Princes across all competitions.
- Monaco could record consecutive Ligue 1 wins over PSG for the first time since the 2003-04 season.
Betting tips & odds
- Tip 1: Monaco to win – 5/1 with bet365.
- Tip 2: Paris Brunner to score anytime – 16/5 with bet365.
- Tip 3: Ferran Torres to score anytime – 5/4 with bet365.
Injury & Team News
PSG will be without Nuno Mendes, who remains suspended. Ousmane Dembélé is hoping to return after missing the Lille game, while his availability remains a key selection issue.
For Monaco, Takumi Minamino and Mohammed Salisu remain out while recovering from cruciate ligament injuries. Ansu Fati is also unavailable with a calf strain.
Head-to-head stats
- Matches Played: 38
- PSG: 19
- Monaco: 08
- Draw: 11
Predicted Lineup
PSG (4-3-3)
Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Digne; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doué, Torres, Kvaratskhelia
Monaco (4-2-3-1)
Hrádecký; Vanderson, Sané, Dier, Nazinho; Camara, Zakaria; Idumbo, Golovin, Coulibaly; Brunner
Match Prediction
Monaco’s perfect start to the Ligue 1 season makes them the pick here, while PSG have drawn both of their opening matches. The visitors are predicted to edge a close contest at the Parc des Princes.
Prediction: PSG 1-2 Monaco
Telecast Details
US: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
UK: Amazon Prime/ Ligue1+
India: JioStar
Nigeria: SuperSport 1 Africa and Canal+ Sport 2 Afrique
Where will this PSG vs Monaco be played?
The match will take place at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
When is PSG vs Monaco?
PSG vs Monaco will be played on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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