PSG hosts AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes in a second leg from the Champions League playoffs. These two French teams offered us a true spectacle at the Stade Louis II in the first game. Les Monegasques had two goals advantage, but didn’t succeed in keeping it – they conceded a 2-3 defeat. Let’s preview in our Accurate soccer predictions for weekend games.
PSG have to finish the job now – they already have a goal advantage. The game in Monaco started badly for the European champions, but they managed to turn it around. Desire Doue emerged as the hero with a brace while Achraf Hakimi scored one as well.
Monaco are hoping for a huge upset at the Parc des Princes. They missed their big chance at home, so now they will travel to Paris as underdogs.
PSG News & Analysis
PSG’s manager Luis Enrqiue was not happy with the way his team started the game in Monaco – Les Parisiens conceded twice in just 18 minutes of playing. Luckily for him and the team, everything changed afterwards and PSG got the win.
Enrique’s problems are related to the injury of his Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele. The winger was substituted in the first half against Monaco. Dembele is expected to miss the second leg, so Desire Doue will step up as his replacement. Meanwhile Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will keep their places upfront.
Fabian Ruiz is not available as well, but his replacement Warren Zaire-Emery made a very good performance at the Stade Louis II. Luis Enrique shall trust him again for the rematch as well.
Monaco News & Analysis
As we said, Monaco missed their opportunity at home – they had two goals advantage, but didn’t withstand the pressure against the current kings of Europe. Folarin Balogun scored both goals for Les Monegasques, but his teammates failed him.
Now Monaco’s manager Sebastien Pocognoli have to find a way to inspire his team for the second leg. Surely the tie is not over yet, but Monaco are underdogs. It’s going to be very hard for them at the Parc des Princes.
The Russian international Aleksandr Golovin won’t be able to help Monaco against PSG on Wednesday night. Golovin was sent off during the first leg with a second yellow card. Meanwhile Takumi Minamino and Pape Cabral remain sidelined with injuries in Monaco’s camp.
PSG vs Monaco Betting Predictions
PSG are very close to progressing to the 1/8-finals of the Champions League, but they need to finish the job first.
- Over 2.5 Goals;
- Monaco Under 1.5 Goals;
Head-to-Head Matches
This is going to be the 118th match between PSG and Monaco. Les Monegasques are enjoying an advantage with 49 wins while Les Parisiens have 39 wins. There are 29 draws as well.
Betting Verdict
It’s all in PSG’s hands in the second leg against Monaco. Luis Enrique’s boys already made the first step towards the 1/8-finals, but it’s not over just yet. Thank you for reading our preview. We wish you good luck with our Accurate soccer predictions for weekend games!