Espaly vs PSG Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Round of 32 of the Coupe de France is set to be underway

Defending Coupe de France champions PSG will continue their title defence with a clash against fifth-tier side Espaly in the Round of 32 on Thursday. The record 15-time champions are off to a brilliant start in 2025 and will hope to continue in the same manner. They have been firing on all cylinders and are the favourites to lift the trophy again. PSG will count upon their attacking firepower and experienced campaigners to take them over the line in this game.

Espaly, on the other hand, have a mountain to climb. They will go up against the defending champions and will hope to give it their all and take the game to Paris Saint-Germain. The fifth-tier side come into this game on the back of a hard-fought win in penalties against Dijon in the previous round of the competition. However, they have had a tough time in their league and have managed just three wins in ten games.

Kick-off

Thursday, January 16, 1:30 PM IST

Venue: Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin

Form

Espaly (in all competitions): W-D-W-D-W

PSG (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-W

Players to watch 

Kevis Gjeçi (Espaly)

Kevis Gjeci will be the man to watchout for Espaly heading into this game. The Albanian midfielder has been one of the longest-serving players for Espaly having joined them in the summer of 2016. He knows the team really well and is fresh off a match-winning shift against Dijon in the Coupe de France. Expect him to be the major threat for PSG because he can cause a lot of trouble if everything works out in his favour.

Ousmane Dembele (PSG)

Ousmane Dembele has enjoyed a dream start to the calendar year at Paris Saint-Germain. The French international has scored three goals in the opening two games of the year, including a match-winning brace in the last game. Dembele on his day is a treat to watch.

He can cut in both his feet and trouble defenders with his pace and trickery. Additionally, Dembele averages a goal every 99 minutes in the French top flight. He has 15 goal contributions to his name across all competitions and we will be expected to add more come Thursday.  

.@dembouz = Man of the Match 👏 https://t.co/kx7qKOW9Fe pic.twitter.com/4JFUPjcJbt

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) January 12, 2025

Match facts

• This will be the first meeting between the two sides
• Both teams are undefeated in their last five outings
• PSG have won 15 Coupe de France titles

Espaly vs Paris Saint-Germain: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: PSG to win – 1/100 by bet365
• Tip 2: PSG to score first – 1/25 by bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 2/1 by bet365

Injury & Team News

Both teams are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Both teams have not come across each other in the past 

Predicted Line-up 

Espaly (5-4-1)

Etienne (GK); Allaigre, Bendriss, Curt, Uzun, Mezabar; Russo, Portal, Boulaalam, Gjeci; Fournel

PSG (4-3-3)

Donnarumma(GK); Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi; Neves, Vitinha, Zaïre-Emery; Doué, Lee, Dembélé

Prediction for Espaly vs PSG

PSG have rediscovered their mojo and have enjoyed a splendid run of form across all competitions. Therefore, we expect this game to go their way.

Prediction: Espaly 1-3 PSG

Telecast for Espaly vs PSG

TBD

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