PSG vs Monaco
France – Ligue 1
Date: Sunday 12th January 2020
Kick off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Parc des Princes (Paris).
Team News
PSG came on the back of a 6-1 win over St Etienne in the Coupe de la Ligue quarter-finals in midweek. Thomas Tuchel, therefore, is expected to ring the changes ahead of the match against AS Monaco this weekend.
Sergio Rico begins on goal in the cup match and is destined to make way for Keylor Navas. The same can be said for the two defenders on Thomas Meunier and Juan Bernat, both of which can be replaced by the duo of Colin Dagba and Layvin Kurzawa.
Further changes are expected in central defense, with Thilo Kehrer possible to make way for Thiago Silva in defense. Marquinhos, however, could retain his place in the heart of the four-man back line, in front of Presnel Kimpembe.
Move, Leandro Paredes could receive a start in midfield, at the expense of Idrissa Gueye while Marco Verratti is likely to retain his place in the double-pivot. Julian Draxler could also continue in slot number ten as Tuchel may field a 4-2-3-1.
And finally, PSG attack expected to be led by Edinson Cavani though Mauro Icardi scored a hat-trick in midweek. Uruguay international will partner with wide-attacking duo of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, although Brazil was started in the win over St Etienne.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Navas; Dagba, Marquinhos, Silva, Bernat; Verratti, Paredes; Mbappe, Draxler, Neymar; Cavani
Monaco
Moreno could look to employ his favored three behind setup in order to counter possession-based game PSG under Tuchel. This could pave the way for jemerson to return to the starting lineup, starting alongside Kamil Glik and Guillermo Maripan in the heart of the back line of three people.
Gelson Martins can be used in a more defensive role, at right wingback slot, with Gil Dias starts on the opposite side. It will be interesting to see how these two players cope with the dynamic nature of Neymar and Mbappe on the flanks.
Cesc Fabregas, with all his experience, could be useful in midfield. He will look to provide the creative essence alongside Aleksandr Golovin in an advanced midfield role. Tiemoue Bakayoko, meanwhile, is a guaranteed starter in the slot number six.
France would be expected to provide defensive cover for three people back line. presence will also be very important in helping Monaco maintain possession in the middle of the park.
And finally, the attack could be led by the duo Monaco Islam Slimani and Wissam Ben Yedder, despite Keita Balde Diao is also an option, after scoring two goals in the last game.
Possible Lineup (3-5-2): Lecomte; Jemerson, Glik, Maripan; Martins, Fabregas, Bakayoko, Golovin, Dias; Slimani, Yedder
Match Facts
PSG has scored at least 2 goals in 31 of the last 38 home matches they (Ligue 1).
PSG have won their last nine matches in all competitions against Monaco.
PSG has been viewed more than 2.5 goals in their last 9 games against Monaco in all competitions.
PSG has won at both half time and full time in the last 6 games against Monaco in all competitions.
PSG has scored at least three goals in their last 5 games against Monaco in all competitions
PSG have won nine of their last 10 home games (Ligue 1).
There are more than 2.5 goals in eight of their last 10 games PSG (Ligue 1).
PSG vs Monaco: Predictions
Monaco may have a new manager who can bring positive effects but questionable there was anything wrong with what they have. It was a bad decision to bring Moreno and make their first away game in charge of PSG's league match.
PSG had a lot of success and always scored a lot of goals against Monaco and champions in great form in which the goals are coming from everywhere.
We hope that Monaco had their chances and fight and maybe score can still respectable, but we fully expect PSG to get yet another win against Monaco.
PSG vs Monaco: Bet Tips:
Half Time / Full Time: PSG / PSG at 1.57 (4/7)
Anytime goalscorer: Wissam Ben Yedder (Monaco) at 3.00 (2/1)
PSG scoring 3+ goals at 1.50 (1/2).
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