Monaco vs PSG Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News | Ligue 1, December 18, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: Ligue 1
• Date: Wednesday, December 18
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Stade Louis II, France

PSG will travel to Monaco in their 16th game of the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season at Stade Louis II. The Parisians remain unbeaten in domestic competitions this season and are coming off a spectacular 3-1 win over Lyon in their last game.

Hosts Monaco are one of the superior sides in the French top flight who will enter this game on the back of a goalless draw with Reims in the domestic game. The home side is sitting third in the league standings and have showcased a mixed form in their last 10 matches.

Meanwhile, PSG have made a fantastic start to the domestic campaign but have struggled massively in the Champions League. The visiting side have been frustrated with recent draws but secured a 3-1 victory over Lyon at the weekend. Luis Enrique’s men are the superior side to the hosts as of now and can easily grab the three points in this midweek clash

Monaco Team News

The home side would be boosted with the return of Vanderson who missed out on the last tie against Reims. Midfielders Denis Zakaria and Soungoutou Magassa are both doubtful about this midweek tie.

PSG Team News

As for PSG, defender Presnel Kimpembe who has been out for the last 18 months is edging towards a competitive return. Senny Mayulu remains sidelined with a calf injury whereas Ousmane Dembele, Goncalo Ramos and Bradley Barcola are once again expected to lead the line.

Monaco vs PSG Predicted Lineups

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

Goalkeeper: Majecki

Defenders: Teze, Kehrer, Singo, Mawissa Elebi

Midfielders: Matazo, Camara, Golovin

Forwards: Akliouche, Ben Seghir; Embolo

PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Donnarumma

Defenders: Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hernandez

Midfielders: Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves

Forwards: Dembele, Barcola, Ramos

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Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 53 times in the past, with PSG winning 21 of those games. Monaco have won 15 matches between both sides, whereas the other 17 games ended in a draw.

Last five match results:

Key Players to Watch in Monaco vs PSG

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco)

The Algerian international has made a remarkable start to the new campaign as the 24-year-old midfielder has bagged three goals in 10 league appearances this season. Abdelli is an excellent ball-carrier and can break in lines with his passing.

Bradley Barcola (PSG)

The PSG star Bradley Barcola who scored his first goal for France during the last international break has been in solid form so far this season. The PSG starlet is currently Ligue 1’s top scorer with eight goals to his name.

Monaco vs PSG Prediction

Monaco have started their 2024/25 campaign on a high but have struggled for inconsistency in their last ten games. Les Monegasques were held to a goalless draw with Reims in their last game and also have a terrible record against the visitors in their last 10 games. In their last 10 games across all competitions, Monaco have secured five wins and five losses and are sitting third in the Ligue 1 table after 15 games.

As for PSG, they still remain unbeaten in the domestic league and are coming off a 3-1 win over Lyon in their latest game. Luis Enrique’s side have been dominating the Ligue 1 but they lacked inconsistency on the continental stage.

Predicted Score: Monaco 1-3 PSG

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