PSG vs Monaco prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 5, 2025
January 5 will be the battle for the Super Cup of France, the trophy will be played PSG - Monaco. I offer my prediction on the confrontation of the titans of French soccer, will the Parisians have problems?
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
PSG’s domestic season has been dominant so far, with the team sitting comfortably atop the Ligue 1 table. They lead second-placed Marseille by 10 points, although Marseille has a game in hand.
In their last Coupe de France outing, PSG narrowly edged past Lens in a penalty shootout, showing some vulnerabilities. The Champions League remains a concern for Luis Enrique’s side, as they currently sit outside the playoff spots by one point. Despite their strong form, there’s a lingering sense that a slip-up could occur at any time.
Monaco
Monaco has been striving for a top position in Ligue 1 this season, currently occupying third place. They are level on points with Marseille, but their rivals hold a game in hand, and they trail PSG by 10 points.
In the Champions League standings, Monaco sits 16th overall, keeping them firmly in playoff contention. Recently, they advanced to the Coupe de France Round of 16 with a 4-1 win over Saint-Jean. However, injuries have impacted their squad, with eight players ruled out for this clash.
Predicted Lineups
- PSG: Safonov, Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Vitinha, Neves, Ruiz, Zaire-Emery, Dembele, Barcola.
- Monaco: Köhn, Singo, Kehrer, Salisu, Vanderson, Camara, Magassa, Akliouche, Ben Seghir, Golovin, Embolo.
Match Facts
- PSG is unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions.
- Monaco has won just one of their last four matches.
- Odds for the match: PSG to win – 1.67, Draw – 4.15, Monaco to win – 4.95.
Head-to-Head
The two teams met in Ligue 1 approximately two weeks ago, with PSG claiming an impressive 4-2 comeback victory away from home.
Prediction
The match will be played at a neutral venue in Doha, so while PSG is listed as the home team, neither side has a true home advantage. PSG enters as clear favorites due to their form and depth, but Monaco’s motivation in a one-off final could make things interesting. That said, PSG’s quality and experience should prevail, and betting on a straightforward win for Luis Enrique’s side seems like the most logical choice.
