PSG vs Paris FC: Preview and Team Updates
PSG will host Paris FC at the Parc des Princes on January 12 for a second consecutive meeting within just eight days. This matchup occurs in the Round of 32 of the Coupe de France. In their previous Ligue 1 clash on January 4, PSG secured a narrow 2-1 victory, with Ousmane Dembélé netting a decisive second-half goal after Willem Geubbels had equalized from the penalty spot.
Match Details
- Date: Monday, January 12
- Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
Team Updates for PSG
PSG, under coach Luis Enrique, faces several player absences ahead of this encounter. Kang-In Lee is out with a left thigh muscle injury, while goalkeeper Matvey Safonov is recovering from a left-hand fracture. Midfielder Quentin Ndjantou is also unavailable due to a right thigh muscle injury.
Furthermore, Achraf Hakimi and Ibrahim Mbaye are on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, representing Morocco and Senegal respectively.
Paris FC Lineup Changes
Paris FC is also dealing with injuries. Forward Pierre-Yves Hamel is sidelined with a muscle injury, and Pierre Lees Melou will be unavailable until late January due to a shin issue. Hamari Traoré’s participation is uncertain, while several players, including Ilan Kebbal and Moses Simon, are away for AFCON.
The team is expected to rely on Willem Geubbels, who previously performed well against PSG.
Current Form
PSG’s Recent Performance
PSG is on a strong run, winning all five of their last matches across various competitions. They currently sit second in Ligue 1, just one point behind leaders Lens. Recently, they clinched the Trophée des Champions title against Marseille, with goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier playing a crucial role in the penalty shootout.
Paris FC’s Situation
Conversely, Paris FC has struggled, winning only one of their last seven matches. They occupy 15th place in the league, only four points above the relegation zone. However, they have shown promise in the Coupe de France, winning their last match 3-0 against Raon-l’Étape, a fifth-tier team.
Predicted Starting Lineups
| PSG | Paris FC |
|---|---|
| Chevalier | Trapp |
| Zaire-Emery | Sangui |
| Marquinhos | Mbow |
| Beraldo | Kolodziejczak |
| Mendes | Otavio |
| Mayulu | Ollila |
| Vitinha | Gory |
| Ruiz | M. Lopez |
| Doue | Marchetti |
| Ramos | Ikone |
| Barcola | Geubbels |
How to Watch the Match
The match between PSG and Paris FC will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports and DAZN.
