PSG will travel to the Stade de la Mauson to face La Paillade in search of victory in Ligue 1 after going winless in their previous two games.
Montpellier have struggled recently, picking up just one point in their last five games, and currently sit in 14th place in Ligue 1. The club will face a “depleted” Paris Club and have the opportunity to turn their fortunes against them. However, overcoming the star-studded they will require “beating,” but it will be the right moment to change the path of their form.
PSG’s 1-1 draw closed the gap on second-placed Lens, who are now just three points behind. The club remained without a win in the last two league games and would like to put an end to this low streak, and Montpellier could be an excellent opponent who is also going through a difficult run of results.
Players with a special focus:
Montpellier
Teji Savanier
Savanier played in central midfield, and his understanding of the game and distribution of the ball helped Montpellier’s transition. Although a central midfielder, he has seven goals and one assist in 17 Ligue 1 games. His awareness and ability to fill gaps have been outstanding, and he will be a key figure for Montpellier against Paris Saint Germain.
Paris Saint-Germain
Neymar
Neymar has been outstanding for Paris Saint Germain this season, scoring 22 goals in just 18 games, indicating that he is both a distributor and a scorer. Although the trio has struggled to form a unit since the World Cup, they will undoubtedly be ready to do some damage once they find their form.
Injuries and team news
Wahi and Kazri will be absent as they serve their final match bans after being sent off against Nantes. Montpellier have no new injury problems, but Jordan Ferry is uncertain due to flu and Pedro Mendes is unlikely to play due to a hamstring injury.
Nordi Mukiele and Presnel Kimpembe are still recovering, and Nuno Mendes, who later joined the team in training, is not expected to start.
Statistics
Matches: 72
Montpellier: 17
Draw: 20
PSG: 35
Estimated line-up
Montpellier (4-2-3-1): Lecom; Chato, Julien, Esteve, Mauasa; Leroy, Chotard; Nordin, Savanier, Mavididi; Germain
PSG (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Hakimi; Marquinhos; Ramos; Bernat; Ruiz; Pereira; Sanchez; Messi; Mbappe; Neymar
Prediction
Montpellier will be looking to capitalize on PSG’s two-match winless streak in Ligue 1, while PSG will be looking for a satisfying result after a terrible performance.
Prediction: Montpellier 1-3 PSG
