Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Paris Saint-Germain
Monaco
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The headline match of Ligue 1's 21st round will feature PSG taking on Monaco. Will the Parisians secure all three points? Here’s our detailed betting preview.
PSG
Paris Saint-Germain continues to dominate domestically, leading Ligue 1 with a 10-point gap over their closest rival. In their last league match, they secured a 5-2 away win over Brest, extending their unbeaten record in Ligue 1. This week, they also advanced to the Coupe de France quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory at Le Mans. While their Champions League campaign has been troubled, PSG managed to qualify for the knockout stage. The departure of Kylian Mbappé is no longer a major talking point, as the team continues to perform well without their former star.
Monaco
After 20 matches, Monaco sits third in the Ligue 1 standings. While winning the title seems unrealistic due to their 13-point gap behind PSG, they remain in contention for a top-three finish. In their last league game, Monaco defeated Auxerre 4-2 at home, with new signing Mika Biereth scoring a hat trick. They have already been eliminated from the Coupe de France but are still competing in the Champions League, having secured a knockout stage spot. In Ligue 1, a top-three finish would be sufficient for Monaco, ensuring Champions League qualification for next season.
Probable Lineups
- PSG: Donnarumma, Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Ruiz, Vitinha, Lee, Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Barcola.
- Monaco: Maetzki, Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Mavissa-Elébi, Camara, Zakaria, Akliouche, Minamino, Golovin, Biereth.
Match Facts
- PSG at home in Ligue 1: 8 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses.
- Monaco away form: 4 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws.
- Betting odds: PSG – 1.48, Draw – 5.00, Monaco – 6.00.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
PSG and Monaco have met twice this season: PSG won 4-2 away in Ligue 1, PSG also won 1-0 in the French Super Cup on neutral ground.
Prediction
This high-profile clash will draw a lot of attention, and while Monaco can compete, PSG is the clear favorite, with their odds continuing to drop. Monaco might make things difficult, but it is unlikely that they will take points from the Parisians. I expect an entertaining game, and the best betting option is PSG to win with a -1 goal handicap.
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