PSG will be aiming to snap out of a mini-slump as they host Strasbourg in a Ligue 1 fixture on Saturday. The hosts have remained solid at home and will be confident of seeing off Strasbourg, who have also not been at their best this season.
PSG lost top spot in Ligue 1 after playing a 1-1 draw with Nice in their previous fixture. They fell behind in the first half and needed an own goal from Moise Bombito to salvage a point.
Things have been a bit rough for PSG lately, as they have picked up just one win from their last four matches across all competitions. However, Luis Enrique’s men have fared better at home having won their last four matches at Parc des Princes.
Strasbourg have also found things difficult lately, picking up just one win from their last five matches. The major problem for Liam Rosenior’s men is that they have been plagued by too many draws having been held four times already this season.
One of those draws came last time out as Strasbourg were held 2-2 by Lens. They came from behind twice, with goals in each half from Abalar Sylla and Habib Diarra, earning them a share of the spoils.
How the bookies view it: Parisians to prevail
The bookies have installed PSG as overwhelming favourites, with a home win priced at 1/4 by Betfred. An unlikely victory for Strasbourg is valued at 7/1, while Betfred is also offering odds of 9/2 for a draw.
Head to head: Always a mismatch
PSG have a 27-4 advantage with eight draws from 39 previous matches against Strasbourg. The Parisians did the double last season, winning 3-0 at Parc des Princes before claiming a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture in February.
Players to watch: Barcola to stay hot
Bradley Barcola has been one of the standout players for PSG this season, scoring six goals in seven Ligue 1 matches. The forward will be the one to watch on Saturday and is priced at 21/20 by Betfred to maintain his scoring run.
Emanuel Emegha is the leading scorer for Strasbourg this season with three goals and could be worth keeping an eye on. The forward is valued at odds of 16/5 to get on the score sheet on Saturday.
Probable line-ups
Presnel Kimpembe, Lucas Hernandez and Goncalo Ramos remain sidelined for PSG. Marquinhos and William Pacho should partner at the back, while Randal Kolo Muani is expected to lead the line once again.
Strasbourg will be without Guela Doue and Ismael Doukoure, who are suspended for Saturday’s clash. Emegha should feature in attack once again alongside Habib Diarra and Sebastian Nanasi.
PSG: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Neves, Ruiz, Vitinha, Dembele, Barcola, Kolo Muani
Strasbourg: Petrovic, Moreira, Sylla, Sow, Doue, Santos, Lemarechal, Nanasi, Diarra, Bakwa, Emegha
Anything else catch the eye?
There have been over 3.5 goals in three of PSG’s last four matches and a repeat is priced at 5/6 by Betfred. Saturday’s clash will likely be a mismatch, so the Parisians could be backed to win both halves at 6/4 with Betfred.
With PSG likely to be dominant, they could be backed in the -2 handicap market at 9/5 with Betfred.
This French Ligue 1 match between PSG and Strasbourg will be played on Oct 19, 2024 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best PSG vs Strasbourg prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
