Preview: PSG vs. Monaco – Team news and prediction

Ligue 1 is back after the international break with a top clash between PSG and Monaco.

Top clash in Ligue 1 as league leaders PSG take on third-placed Monaco. There are 3 points between the two teams, making it an important match for both sides in the pursuit of the French championship. PSG won their latest match 3-0 against Reims and have secured victories in their last 5 Ligue 1 games, looking like a team in good form. Monaco, on the other hand, had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Le Havre in their latest outing and experienced a setback in the standings.

Looking at the stats, we can expect an entertaining and goal-filled match as these two teams are the highest-scoring in Ligue 1 this season. PSG leads the scoring charts with 29 goals, closely followed by Monaco with 25 goals.

Last five meetings between PSG vs. Monaco: 
3-1: Monaco vs. PSG
1-1: PSG vs. Monaco
3-0: Monaco vs. PSG
2-0: PSG vs. Monaco
0-2: Monaco vs. PSG

Several players were on international duty on Tuesday and are already set to play a match on Friday evening. Therefore, it can be concluded that there has been minimal time for tactical and training preparations ahead of the game.

Team news: 
Warren Zaire-Emery got injured in his debut for France and will be out for the rest of the year. Additionally, Marco Asensio, Nuno Mendes, Presnel Kimpembe, Danilo Pereira, Sergio Rico, and Keylor Navas are all sidelined with injuries. Marquinhos, Manuel Ugarte, and Lee Kang-in are doubtful as they picked up minor injuries during the international break, and they will be assessed before kick-off. However, there is consolation in the return from suspension of both Achraf Hakimi and Randal Kolo Muani.

Youssouf Fofana is not included in the squad. Mohammed Salisu, Caio Henrique, Myron Boadu, and Eliesse Ben Seghir are injured and, therefore, unavailable. The availability of Minamino, Balogun, and Maripan for the match is under assessment, as they have just returned from an extended journey due to international duties. It appears that Ben Yedder will start as the center-forward.

PSG expected lineup:
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Mukiele, Skriniar, L. Hernandez; Ruiz, Vitinha, Soler; Dembele, Kolo Muani, Mbappe.

Monaco expected lineup: 
Kohn; Singo, Magassa, Matsima; Vanderson, Camara, Zakaria, Jakobs; Akliouche, Golovin; Ben Yedder.

Prediction: 
We anticipate an entertaining match. Both teams have strengths in the offensive department, so we believe that both teams will score in the game, while also predicting a PSG victory.

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