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

The previous outing between these sides ended in favour of the Parisians.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are now going to take on AS Monaco for their second-leg playoffs fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an intense outing and is scheduled to take place at the Parc Des Princes.

The Luis Enrique-led side have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches and will be looking to extend their winning run.

It was a close game against Les Rouge et Blanc, but they were indeed a better side. Paris Saint-Germain will be at home for their next UCL game and are surely going to use it to their advantage.

Back to work 💪 pic.twitter.com/MC8qS1raRf

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) February 22, 2026

AS Monaco gave PSG a hard time in the first leg, but it was not enough. They will be away from home for their upcoming UEFA Champions League contest.

It will keep them under a bit of pressure from the beginning. Les Rouge et Blanc have a tough challenge on their hands and will be eager to put up a strong fight here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Paris, France
• Stadium: Parc des Princes
• Date: Thursday, February 26
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Feb 25; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Istvan Kovacs
• VAR: In use

Form:

PSG: W-W-L-W-W

Monaco: L-D-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Desire Doue (PSG)

The 20-year-old Frenchman has now scored in back-to-back games for Paris Saint-Germain. He is going to play an important role in the attacking front yet again and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. Desire Doue scored a brace in the first leg and will once again be looking to cause problems for Les Rouge et Blanc.

Doué doing what he does best 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/tHwiYwTCpF

— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) February 22, 2026

Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco)

Folarin Balogun is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for AS Monaco. He scored twice against PSG and then also scored a goal against RC Lens in their Ligue 1 contest. The 24-year-old will now be keen to come up with another top performance, which could prove to be beneficial for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Paris Saint-Germain are on a two-match winning streak.
• AS Monaco have won two of their last five matches.
• Four of the last five games between these clubs have ended in favour of the Parisians.

PSG vs Monaco: Betting Tips and Odds

• Paris Saint-Germain to win @2/7 Ladbrokes
• Desire Doue to score @6/5 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @42/41 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Fabian Ruiz, Senny Mayulu and Quentin Ndjantou are not going to be in action for Paris Saint-Germain due to their injuries. Ousmane Dembele might also miss out due to his fitness issues.

AS Monaco will miss out on the services of Paul Pogba, Eric Dier, Christian Mawissa, Lukas Hradecky, Krepin Diatta, Mohammed Salisu, Kassoum Ouattara and Takumi Minamino. They are injured.

Aleksandr Golovin is suspended. Maghnes Akliouche might also sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 117

PSG won: 39

Monaco won: 49

Draws: 29

Predicted Lineups

PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3)

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

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

Köhn (GK); Vanderson, Teze, Faes, Henrique; Camara, Zakaria; Diatta, Fati, Adingra; Balogun

Match Prediction

Both of these sides will be gunning for a victory here. Paris Saint-Germain are likely to come out on top and outshine AS Monaco in their upcoming UEFA Champions League playoffs contest.

Prediction: PSG 3-1 Monaco

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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