Preview: PSG vs Metz Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Ligue 1 2025-26
The Parisians have already defeated the Maroons once this season.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are now going to have a face-off against FC Metz for their matchweek 23 contest of the 2025-26 Ligue 1. Parc des Princes is going to witness this entertaining outing between these clubs.
The Luis Enrique-led side have seen some problems with their defence in their last two matches and will be looking to improve this time around. They faced a 1-3 defeat at the hands of Stade Rennais in their last league game. PSG are now in second place on the league table.
The Maroons are coming in after they were outplayed by Auxerre in their previous outing. With three wins in 22 matches, FC Metz are placed last on the Ligue 1 table. They will be away from home for their upcoming outing, keeping them under pressure from the beginning.
Kick-off:
- Location: Paris, France
- Stadium: Parc des Princes
- Date: Sunday, February 22
- Kick-off Time: 01:35 AM IST (Saturday, Feb 21; 08:05 PM GMT/ 03:05 PM ET/ 12:05 PM PT)
- Referee: Abdelatif Kherradji
- VAR: In use
Form:
PSG: D-W-W-L-W
Metz: L-L-L-D-L
Players to Watch
Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain)
Désiré Doué scored an important brace for PSG in their UEFA Champions League clash against AS Monaco. He will be looking to come up with another top performance so that he can get his side back to the top spot. The 20-year-old Frenchman is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.
Gauthier Hein (FC Metz)
Gauthier Hein is going to be a crucial player for the visitors, both in the midfield and the attacking front. In 20 Ligue 1 appearances this season, he has 10 goal involvements. The player will be eager to add more to his tally.
Hein will be looking to step up his game to help FC Metz stand a chance against the Parisians.
Match Facts
- Paris Saint-Germain have won three of their last five matches.
- FC Metz are winless in their last five games.
- The Parisians have won all 15 previous meetings with the Maroons.
PSG vs Metz: Betting Tips and Odds
- PSG to win @1/6 Coral
- Ousmane Dembele to score @7/10 Betway
- Goals over 3.5 @4/6 Ladbrokes
Injury and Team News
Fabian Ruiz, Senny Mayulu and Quentin Ndjantou are not going to be in action for Paris Saint-Germain. They are injured.
FC Metz will miss out on the services of Benjamin Stambouli and Boubacar Traore due to their injuries.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 84
PSG won: 51
Metz won: 18
Draws: 15
Predicted Lineups
PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Safonov (GK); Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Metz predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Fischer (GK); Kouao, Sane, Mboula, Ballo-Touré; Munongo, Deminguet; Abuashvili, Hein, Tsitaishvili; Diallo
Match Prediction
This is going to be an entertaining game. Paris Saint-Germain are likely to come out on top to secure a win against FC Metz in their upcoming Ligue 1 clash.
Prediction: PSG 3-1 Metz
Telecast Details
India: N/A
UK: Ligue 1 Pass
USA: beIN SPORTS
Nigeria: MBS Sports
When and where is PSG vs Metz Ligue 1 match?
Saturday, Feb 21, at the Parc des Princes in Paris. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. GMT.
Where and how to watch Ligue 1 in India?
No official broadcaster or streaming service in India has been confirmed for the live telecast of Ligue 1 matches.
Where and how to watch Ligue 1 in UK?
With the help of Ligue 1 Pass, fans in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the French league matches live.
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