PSG vs Paris prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups - 12 January 2026
One of the French Cup round of 32 clashes will take place on Monday at the Parc des Princes in Paris, where local giants PSG host Paris FC in the second city derby in a week. Here’s a bet suggestion for this match with strong winning potential.
Match preview
Luis Enrique’s side continues to collect silverware and victories, having recently secured their third trophy of the season - the French Super Cup. It wasn’t easy, but PSG edged out Marseille in a penalty shootout and previously brushed aside amateur side Vendée Fontenay (4-0) in the Cup. Their winning streak now stands at five matches, with another derby up next - this time in a knockout format.
Given the busy schedule and their recent trip to Kuwait, Enrique is likely to rotate his squad. Third-choice keeper Renato Marin may once again get the nod between the posts. However, PSG’s issues with clean sheets persist - they rarely keep a shutout, but they do consistently score at least twice at the Parc des Princes, having found the net in 18 consecutive home matches.
Paris FC’s form is a concern - they’ve won just once in the last two months, and that was in a cup tie against lower-league opposition. After the break, Stéphane Gilli’s men lost to PSG in the league, falling 2-1 in the derby, and have slipped to 15th in Ligue 1. They’re just a couple of points above the relegation playoff zone, so survival may be the club’s main priority.
That said, Paris FC should be close to full strength - they’re not burdened by fixture congestion. Obed N’Kambadio is expected to start in goal, and Luca Koleosho could make his debut. Still, their attacking output has dropped sharply - just two goals in their last four league matches, both from the penalty spot. Against PSG’s firepower, such limited attacking threat is unlikely to make a difference.
Probable lineups
- PSG: Bellucci, Hernandez, Beraldo, Zabarnyi, Zaïre-Emery, Ruiz, Vitinha, Meulu, Kvaratskhelia, Ramos, Barcola
- Paris FC: N’Kambadio, Sangui, Mbo, Kolodziejczak, Otavio, Ollila, Ikoné, Lopez, Camara, Gory, Jebbelle
Match facts and head-to-head
- PSG have conceded in four of their last five matches.
- Paris FC have scored just two goals in their last four league games.
- The teams have met only three times in history, with the most recent encounter just a week ago ending in a 2-1 PSG victory.
Prediction
PSG are enjoying a packed and successful January, and at home in the cup, Enrique’s men will be eager to extend their winning run. Despite some squad rotation, PSG have enough depth to dominate a Paris FC side struggling for results and finishing. The visitors might snatch a goal - PSG’s defense is far from watertight - but progressing to the next round will be a major challenge. Then again, a derby is always a derby, and Paris FC will surely put up a fight, just as they did in their Ligue 1 meeting.
