Monaco vs PSG Prediction
🔊 What will be the outcome of the marquee match in the 14th round of the French Ligue 1? Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain are set to visit Monaco. We eagerly anticipate this thrilling clash, as encounters between these teams are always eventful. You can find our game prediction in our analytical piece.
Head-to-Head
📊 In recent years, Paris Saint-Germain have dominated this matchup. In the last five head-to-head encounters between Monaco and PSG, the capital club have claimed four victories and settled for one draw. For the Parisians, it makes little difference whether they defeat their opponents at home or away.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Monaco Team Overview
🔴 What's happening with Monaco right now? At least one person is likely rubbing their hands together, looking at the results of the Monegasques and recalling their time with the team. Yes, we're talking about former head coach Adi Hütter. The club currently finds themselves with three consecutive losses in the French league and a lackluster draw in the Champions League against Cypriot side Pafos (2-2). If they can't even beat Pafos, what kind of playoff dreams are they harboring, and what will they do when they face top-tier opponents?
⚪ In general, there are many questions directed at Sébastien Pocognoli, who keeps repeating at every press conference that he's building the team for the long term, not just for immediate results. That may be true, but what about the defeats to Paris (0-1), Lens (1-4), and Rennes (1-4)? This is the form Monaco finds themselves in as they approach their match against PSG.
Match Results: Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain Team Overview
🔵 PSG are excelling on two fronts - the French league and the Champions League. In the domestic competition, the Parisian club sit at the top of the table, while in Europe, they hold second place. Recently, Luis Enrique's squad secured an impressive home victory over Tottenham (5-3) in the UCL. Portuguese midfielder Vitinha stood out with a hat-trick in that match.
🔴 In Ligue 1, PSG boast a three-game winning streak: two of those wins were clean sheets, and the third was against a fierce rival. Let's recall who they defeated in these encounters: Nice (1-0), Lyon (3-2), and Le Havre (3-0). Although PSG lead the standings, their gap over the nearest challenger is just 2 points, so their motivation for the upcoming game is crystal clear!
Match Results: Paris Saint-Germain
Latest news
Monaco
🟥 Denis Zakaria will miss the upcoming match due to suspension. The Swiss midfielder received a straight red card and was sent off in the 65th minute during the last round of the French league against Rennes.
❌ Monaco's injury list includes Christian Mavissa (hamstring injury) and Eric Dier (match injury). These players will definitely not feature in the upcoming game against PSG. The duration of their recovery remains unknown.
Paris Saint-Germain
🎙 Luis Enrique continues to praise Vitinha, and during a recent press conference, he recalled his contribution to the victory over Tottenham. "Vitinha is growing, just like the team. If you want to win individual trophies, you have to win them with your club. He is very special, so different. I'm really happy for him because he deserves it. He works so hard, shows character-even when he conceded a goal, he proved he's in the right place. He scored a penalty, he's fantastic, and we're glad to have him," stated the PSG head coach.
❌ PSG still have injury concerns with Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi and French forward Désiré Doué. Hakimi is dealing with an ankle injury, while Doué has a hamstring issue. There's no official update on their condition from the club's website, but it seems unlikely they will feature in the upcoming match.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Clément Turpin. Over the course of 100 matches, he averages 3.22 yellow cards per game, with 23 fouls. In 13 Ligue 1 matches, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Monaco averages 2.5 per game, while PSG averages 1.3. Both teams have received relatively few warnings this season, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 5.5.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Monaco's average individual total in Ligue 1 is 1.9 goals per match, while PSG's is 2.1. The goal-scoring potential in matches involving these teams is quite high: the hosts average 3.8, and the visitors 2.9. Considering this data, we recommend looking at a bet on total match goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corners Prediction
In thirteen Ligue 1 encounters, Monaco has averaged 4.5 corners per game, while PSG has averaged 6.5 over the same period. Both teams frequently utilize the flanks for their attacks, leading to corner opportunities. Therefore, we suggest betting on total corners over 8.5.
Editorial Prediction
Monaco's current form doesn't seem capable of putting up a strong fight against one of the world's top teams. They struggled against a Cypriot club in the Champions League, so facing PSG is an even tougher challenge for the Monégasques. Meanwhile, the Parisians are in peak condition, which leads us to recommend betting on a victory for the visitors. Considering both teams have been scoring well in their leagues, we predict PSG will win with a scoreline of 3-1.
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