Verdict: PSG win & Both teams to score
Best Odds: 11/8
Bookmaker: Luckster
Looking to officially extend on their Champions League adventure on Wednesday night, PSG will welcome domestic rivals Monaco to the French capital.
PSG
Starting with the hosts, mounting a sensational comeback on their travels last week, PSG will be looking to officially extend on their Champions League adventure with a statement of intent. With their sights firmly set on retaining their maiden European crown in 2026, Luis Enrique’s side also picked up some perfect momentum over the weekend. Putting in a routine performance at the Parc des Princes as they cruised their way to a 3-0 victory against Metz, the former Barcelona boss has also seen his reigning European champions gain a fearsome reputation for their dominance on home soil. Including a stunning 5-0 romp against historic rivals Marseille on February 8th, PSG have suffered just a single defeat across any competition in front of their own supporters since the start of November.
PSG Team News
Suffering another injury setback last week as he limped off after just 27 minutes with a reported calf issue, PSG are once again expected to be without reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele. Likewise, not featuring over the past month, Spanish international Fabian Ruiz remains on the sidelines with a knee injury.
Bagging a stunning Champions League brace last week, 20-year-old Desire Doue will certainly feature from the start. Handed a Ligue 1 rest against Metz over the weekend, midfield talisman Vitinha will be handed a full recall in the middle of the park.
Monaco
As for the visitors, missing out on the chance to claim an essential first-leg advantage last week as they suffered an infamous European collapse on home soil, Monaco have an almighty job on their hands here. Eventually falling to that 3-2 defeat at the Stade Louis II, Sebastien Pocognoli’s side are pencilled in as a landslide underdog when they travel to the French capital on Wednesday night. However, making an immediate return to winning ways over the weekend as they secured a thrilling 3-2 win away at Lens, Monaco will be confident of asking some real questions. However, despite securing that pulsating Ligue 1 victory on their travels on Saturday, that is the only win that Pocognoli’s side have registered from their previous five showdowns away from the Stade Louis II across all competitions.
Monaco Team News
Shown a second-half red card against PSG last week, playmaker Aleksandr Golovin will miss out through suspension here. Yet to feature so far this calendar year, Monaco will once again be without ex-Liverpool star Takumi Minamino due to a long-term knee injury.
Bagging a first-half brace at the Stade Louis II last week, former Arsenal youngster Florian Balogun will spearhead Monaco’s charge in the final third. Completing a January switch from Leicester on a brief loan switch, Wout Faes will start the heart of Pocognoli’s defence.
PSG vs Monaco Key Factors to Consider
- When PSG and Monaco met for their first-leg showdown at the Stade Louis II last week, Enrique’s side claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory.
- PSG have suffered just a single defeat in front of their own supporters since the start of November.
- Despite securing an action-packed 3-2 victory away at Lens on Saturday, that is the only away win that Monaco have recorded from their previous five away fixtures across all formats.
- Including a first-leg brace at the Stade Louis II last week, 20-year-old Desire Doue has recored three goals in his last two appearances.
- PSG have recorded 12 goals in their last four home fixtures across all competitions.
Conclusion
Mounting that remarkable European comeback at the Stade Louis II last week, PSG will be desperate for a far more routine night when they return to the French capital. Dragging themselves to a thrilling 3-2 victory on their travels, the reigning European champions are pencilled in as a landslide favourite here. In what is an epic all-French showdown on Wednesday night, we are expecting what could be another pulsating Champions League battle from the Parc des Princes in midweek.
Verdict: PSG win & Both teams to score
Best Odds: 11/8
Bookmaker: Luckster
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