Paris Saint-Germain is set to rebound from a midweek Champions League setback, heading to Stade Auguste-Delaune II for a Ligue 1 clash against Reims on Saturday. Positioned second in the table, PSG faces the fourth-placed Reims, with only four points separating the two.
Match Preview:
Reims, recovering from a home defeat to Monaco, secured seven points in their last three Ligue 1 games.
Assistant coach Nicolas Still led them to victories, showcasing resilience in the absence of head coach Will Still. Currently with 20 points, Reims marks their best start since the 1974-75 season.
PSG, despite a recent Champions League defeat to AC Milan, holds a strong Ligue 1 position.
Winning seven of their first 11 matches, they aim to stay within reach of table-toppers Nice.
The reigning champions face a resilient Reims side, determined to overcome their seven-match winless streak against PSG.
Team Form: Reims and PSG’s Recent Performances
Reims Ligue 1 Form: W, W, L, D, W, W
PSG Ligue 1 Form: W, D, W, W, W, W
PSG All Competitions Form: W, W, W, W, W, L
Team News: Key Players and Injuries
- Reims deals with injuries to Nakamura, Atangana, Matusiwa, and Edoa.
- PSG faces multiple absences, including Kimpembe, Rico, Mendes, Pereira, Asensio, Navas, Muani, and Hakimi.
- Players like Dembele, Kurzawa, Mbappe, Ruiz, and Zaire-Emery are one booking away from suspension.
Possible Starting Lineups:
Reims:
- Diouf;
- Abdelhamid, Okumu, Agbadou;
- Foket, Richardson, Munetsi, Wilson-Esbrand;
- Teuma;
- Ito, Daramy
PSG:
- Donnarumma;
- Mukiele, Marquinhos, Skriniar, L. Hernandez;
- Ugarte, Zaire-Emery, Lee;
- Dembele, Ramos, Mbappe
Prediction: Reims 1-2 Paris Saint-Germain
While Reims’ recent form and history against PSG make them formidable, PSG’s quality should secure a hard-fought victory. Dive into the details of this anticipated clash in our comprehensive preview.