PSG vs Lyon Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Defending champions and league leaders Paris Saint-Germain have hit a bit of a rough patch of late as they now prepare to face a strong Olympique Lyonnais side at Parc des Princes.
Kick-off date/time: Sunday 15th December, 2024: UK – 7:45pm / US ET – 2:45pm / US PT – 11:45am
How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – beIN Sports
How to watch online: UK – Ligue 1 pass / US – beIN Sports
PSG Preview: Iffy Parisiens
Luis Enrique, who has recently signed a new contract in charge of Paris Saint-Germain, is coming under pressure with PSG struggling in Europe and also flattering to deceive in Ligue 1, despite beginning the weekend with a five-point lead at the top-of-the-table.
The Parisiens come into this one on the back of a goalless draw against Auxerre, who gained promotion to the top-flight last weekend. That came a week after sharing a 1-1 draw with a struggling Nantes side at the Parc des Princes.
Lyon Preview: Chaotic Lyon
Coached by Pierre Sage, Olympique Lyonnais are enjoying an impressive Ligue 1 campaign after a slow-ish start. There are off-field issues with the John Textor owned club facing an administrative relegation due to financial issues.
On the pitch, the visitors have been very impressive of late domestically and their most recent Ligue 1 outing saw them dispatch of Angers by three goals to nil at Stade Raymond Kopa thanks to goals from Nicolas Tagliafico, Rayan Cherki and Georges Mikautadze.
PSG Team News: Hernandez doubt
PSG’s key France international defender Lucas Hernandez is a key injury doubt for this weekend due to a knee issue. Luis Enrique has heavily rotated with several youngsters coming into the side but they will be without youngster Senny Mayulu due to a calf issue.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Lee, Ramos, Barcola
Unavailable: Kimpembe (Injured), Mayulu (Injured)
Questionable: Hernandez (Injured)
Lyon Team News: Benrahma doubt
The financial issues of Lyon have been brought about by a failure to sell players in the summer transfer window and they now have an abundance of attackers. One of those attackers, Mohamed Said Benrahma, is an injury doubt for this weekend.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Perri; Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Caleta-Car, Tagliafico; Veretout, Matic, Tolisso; Cherki, Lacazette, Fofana
Unavailable:
Questionable: Kumbedi (Injured), Benrahma (Injured)
PSG vs Lyon Prediction
PSG lack a bit of control and cohesion in defensive areas of the pitch with Luis Enrique trying his ‘total football’ methods at the Parc des Princes but with what is, in relative terms to teams he has worked with in the past and previous incarnations of PSG, a limited side. Lyon are chaos-merchants and whilst leaky at the back will believe that they can hurt the potentially fragile and vulnerable PSG. Having said that, the hosts remain favourites for this one with both teams scoring a good bet, too.
PSG vs Lyon Tip: PSG to win & both teams to score
