As Paris Saint-Germain shifts focus from their Champions League triumph, they prepare to face Lyon in a high-stakes Ligue 1 encounter.
With both teams in impressive form, anticipation mounts for a thrilling showdown on Sunday evening.
Match Preview
Paris Saint-Germain, fresh from securing a spot in the Champions League semi-finals, will now focus on their domestic commitments.
On Sunday evening, Luis Enrique’s team will face Lyon, who have won eight of their last ten Ligue 1 matches, showing significant improvement.
PSG defeated 10-man Barcelona 4-1 on Tuesday to advance to the Champions League semi-finals with a 6-4 aggregate victory.
Despite Barcelona’s red card in the 29th minute, PSG dominated possession with 68% and took 21 shots, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice.
In Ligue 1, PSG haven’t lost in their last 23 matches, nearly securing another top-flight title, although they have drawn four of their last six games.
With four draws in their last five home league matches, PSG might face a tough challenge against Lyon, who are performing well.
Last weekend, Lyon staged an impressive comeback from 3-1 down to defeat Brest 4-3, with Ainsley Maitland-Niles scoring the winning penalty in the 106th minute.
This victory extended Lyon’s unbeaten run to six games across all competitions, with five wins and one draw since their loss against Lens in March.
Lyon have lost only one of their last 13 matches, winning 11 during that period.
Furthermore, Lyon have won six of their last seven away league matches and eight of their last nine away matches across all competitions.
Head-to-Head:
PSG won the previous encounter 4-1 in September, winning four of the last six Ligue 1 meetings between the two teams.
Despite this, Lyon have won only two of their last nine league matches against Paris Saint-Germain, conceding four goals on three occasions.
Team News & Updates:
PSG will be without long-term injury absentees Presnel Kimpembe (recovering), Layvin Kurzawa (back), and Sergio Rico (head).
Lyon has no new injury concerns, but Nicolas Tagliafico will miss the game due to suspension.
Prediction & Analysis:
While Lyon’s recent form and away record present a challenge for PSG, the hosts possess the firepower to secure victory.
With PSG’s attacking prowess and Lyon’s defensive vulnerabilities, a high-scoring affair is anticipated.
PSG’s depth and quality should see them emerge victorious, with a prediction of over 2.5 goals in favor of the home side.
- PSG 3-1 Lyon