Last week, the French giants Paris Saint-Germain have another blockbuster Matchday 25 of their Ligue 1 season on Friday night, in which they welcome AS Monaco to the historic club grounds at the Parc des Princes.
It will be the fourth match between two parties this season, and the third in a matter of less than a month following their playoff battle in the European champions league. PSG went on to win that stalemate in a dramatic 5-4 cumulative victory but Monaco will be keen to retaliate in the local contention.
As the Ligue 1 leaders PSG aim at maintaining their leading position and Monaco works its way back to the European qualification spots, the match will be one of the most exciting games of the weekend.
PSG Seeking to increase their hold on the title.
PSG have been rampant in Ligue 1 this season under the leadership of coach Luis Enrique. Parisians are now four points ahead of the table and are comfortably on track of retaining their national title.
The form of the league of PSG has been impressive. They have earned 9 out of the past ten matches in Ligue 1 and have not lost a match at home since April 2025. The last league match they played resulted in a 1-0 win over Le Havre, and Bradley Barcola was the one to score the first and the only goal.
PSG have almost been unbeatable in the Parc des Princes. They have now won three games on a row at home by a combined score 11-0 which reflects on both their offensive capability and defensive strength.
One of the most crucial figures during the past few weeks has been the young sensation Désiré Doue who has been playing in excellent shape and has already given Monaco 3 goals during their recent encounters.
PSG has one of the most formidable forwards with their attacking skills of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos.
Monaco Gathers Some Steam Once More.
As PSG fight to get the title, Monaco are fighting to be in European competition the next season.
Sébastien Pocognoli who took over the team recently has indicated that they are coming out of a troubled time during the campaign.
Monaco have won three matches in Ligue 1 in a row, with two goals being scored against Angers last weekend. The victories have propelled them to the 7th position and now, they need only 6 points to secure a place in the qualification of the champions league.
Although Monaco has just lost their champions league to PSG, they will draw confidence in the fact that they have beaten PSG 1-0 earlier in this season at Stade Louis II.
Folarin Balogun is one of the players whose defense will be monitored by one player PSG. The striker has been scoring well and in the past has been able to cause trouble to the PSG backline through his speed and finishing skills.
Key Stats and Head-to-Head
PSG have been victorious in 9 out of the 10 Ligue 1 games.
Since April 2025, PSG have not lost a match at home.
Monaco are now three consecutive Ligue 1 winners.
Both groups have scored four out of the five competitions at the Parc des Princes.
This season, Monaco was the victor of the first league game (1-0).
PSG have not lost in the past 6 games in their home matches against Monaco.
The competition between the two clubs has been intense in the past:
Total matches: 118
PSG wins: 39
Monaco wins: 49
Draws: 30
Team News
PSG Team News
Injuries and fitness issue may make PSG to miss several players.
Ousmane Dembélé is suspected with a calf problem and Fabián Ruiz and Senny Mayulu are also out of commission. Midfielder Joaquin Neves is still on a late fitness test.
All these setbacks notwithstanding, PSG still has a deep squad, which allows them to have a strong lineup.
Monaco Team News
The list of injuries that Monaco has to deal with is longer.
Such players as Takumi Minamino, Mohammed Salisu, Lukács Hrad and Eric Dier are set to miss the match.
Doing all this, Monaco nonetheless possess risky options of attack, such as Aleksandr Golovin and Simon Adingra.
Probable Lineups
PSG Predicted XI (4-3-3)
Safonov;
Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes;
Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Fernández;
Doué, Ramos, Barcola
Monaco Predicted XI (3-4-2-1)
Köhn;
Kehrer, Zakaria, Faes;
Vanderson, Camara, Teze, Henrique;
Akliouche, Golovin;
Balogun
Key Players to Watch
Désiré Doué (PSG)
The young French star has been electric and might prove decisive once again against Monaco since he has scored a number of goals in the recent encounters.
Bradley Barcola (PSG)
Barcola has already registered in consecutive games of the league and still continues to become one of the most threatening PSG attacking tools.
Folarin Balogun (Monaco)
Balogun is the largest forward of Monaco. His speed and finalization skill render him a serious threat in the counter attack.
Match Prediction
Late experiences between PSG and Monaco have given rise to matches with high scores and that are entertaining to watch and the Friday encounter may not be an exception.
The fact that PSG have an incredible home record and have depth in their attack makes them overwhelming favorites, however, the recent performance of Monaco and their threatening counter-attacks have made them a potential pain in the neck of the champions.
Prediction:
PSG 2-1 Monaco
Competitive confrontation is going to be another fierce fight but the quality of PSG in the Parc des Princes is likely to give them three precious points in the title race.
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