Preview: AS Monaco vs PSG Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Playoffs first-leg

Les Rogues et Blanc have already defeated the Parisians once this season.

AS Monaco are all set to battle it out against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for their first-leg playoffs fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an intense outing, taking place at Stade Louis II.

Les Rogues et Blanc have been inconsistent in their recent performances. However, they are coming in after securing a 3-1 win against Nantes in their domestic league fixture.

They will be keen to keep their momentum going and are going to put up a strong fight against the Parisians. AS Monaco will surely have an advantage at home.

Paris Saint-Germain are coming in after facing an unexpected defeat at the hands of Stade Rennais in their previous Ligue 1 fixture. They are likely to be under pressure in their upcoming contest.

The Luis Enrique-led PSG have been defeated by Monaco once this season. They will be eager to turn the tide around in the UEFA Champions League.

Kick-off:

• Location: Monaco, France
• Stadium: Stade Louis II
• Date: Wednesday, February 18
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Feb 17; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Monaco: D-W-L-D-W

PSG: W-D-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Simon Adingra (AS Monaco)

Simon Adingra will play an important role in the attacking front for AS Monaco. He is coming in after scoring a sensational brace in the previous game for his side and will be keen to help them yet again. He will lead the attack from the left for the hosts.

2️⃣ goals in 3️⃣ minutes 🔥 pic.twitter.com/0cDKiBVgQM

— AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) February 13, 2026

Ousmane Dembele (PSG)

Ousmane Dembele was the sole goal scorer for Paris Saint-Germain in their previous fixture, but it was not enough for them to avoid defeat. He now has four goal involvements in the last two games for his side and will be looking to add more to his tally. The Frenchman will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• AS Monaco have only won one of their last three matches.
• Paris Saint-Germain have won two of their last three fixtures.
• Neither of the last four games between these sides has ended in a draw.

AS Monaco vs PSG: Betting Tips and Odds

• PSG to win @11/20 Coral
• Ousmane Dembele to score @5/4 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @13/20 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

AS Monaco will miss out on the services of Paul Pogba, Christian Mawissa, Eric Dier, Lukas Hradecky, Mohammed Salisu, Kassoum Ouattara, Takumi Minamino and Maghnes Akliouche. They are not fit enough.

Fabian Ruiz, Quentin Ndjantou and Senny Mayulu are not going to be in action for Paris Saint-Germain. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 116

Monaco won: 49

PSG won: 38

Draws: 29

Predicted Lineups

AS Monaco predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Köhn (GK); Vanderson, Kehrer, Faes, Henrique; Zakaria, Camara; Akliouche, Golovin, Adingra; Balogun

PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Safonov (GK); Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia

Match Prediction

These French sides are going to produce an intense fixture here. Paris Saint-Germain are likely to come out on top and defeat AS Monaco in their upcoming UEFA Champions League playoffs clash.

Prediction: Monaco 1-2 PSG

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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