Paris Saint-Germain vs Paris FC: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face Paris FC in the Coupe de France on Monday at the Parc des Princes. This clash marks the second meeting of the year between the two teams, and both will vie for a spot in the round of 16.

Recent Performances

PSG, the reigning champions, delivered a commanding 4-0 victory against Fontenay in their previous Coupe de France match. Their performance showcased their dominance throughout the game. The team, under coach Luis Enrique, is currently on an unbeaten streak of six matches across all competitions. Recently, PSG won the Trophee des Champions against Marseille.

The club has a remarkable record in the Coupe de France, having won the tournament 16 times. They have not lost a match on home turf in this competition since 2022. The last time PSG was eliminated in the round of 32 was in 2014, making this match highly significant.

Paris FC’s Current Form

Conversely, Paris FC is facing challenges in the league, sitting only four points above the relegation zone. They have struggled, losing their last two league games and failing to secure a win in their previous six matches. Their only recent success came in the Coupe de France, where they defeated Raon-l’Etape 3-0.

A victory against PSG would be notable for Paris FC, marking their advancement to the Coupe de France round of 16 for only the fourth time in history. They have historically performed well in this competition, with only one loss as visitors since the 2021-2022 season.

Team News

PSG faces some injury concerns as they prepare for the match. Matvey Safonov is out due to a hand injury, while Lee Kang-in may not play due to a thigh strain. Achraf Hakimi is on international duty, and Quentin Ndjantou Mbitcha is struggling with a hamstring issue. In their last Coupe de France match, Goncalo Ramos scored twice, supported by goals from Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue.

On the other side, Paris FC will miss several key players, including Pierre Lees-Melou and Hamari Traore due to injuries. Pierre-Yves Hamel has a calf problem, while Ilan Kebbal and others are representing their countries in the Africa Cup of Nations. Jonathan Ikone made a significant impact in their last match, scoring a hat trick.

Predicted Lineups

Paris Saint-Germain

• Chevalier
• Zaire-Emery
• Marquinhos
• Beraldo
• Mendes
• Mayulu
• Vitinha
• Ruiz
• Doue
• Ramos
• Barcola

Paris FC

• Trapp
• Sangui
• Mbow
• Kolodziejczak
• Otavio
• Ollila
• Gory
• M. Lopez
• Marchetti
• Ikone
• Geubbels

Match Prediction

Considering the form and quality of both teams, El-Balad predicts a 3-1 victory for Paris Saint-Germain. Based on the defensive struggles of Paris FC, PSG’s attacking prowess is likely to shine through in this knockout match.