The Matchday 17 clash in Ligue 1 between PSG and Saint-Etienne will take place on January 12 at the Parc des Princes in Paris. PSG vs. Saint-Etienne: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Mathieu Vernice (France)
Matches – 7 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 32;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 29%.
Predicted lineups for PSG vs. Saint-Etienne
PSG (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma – Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Presnel Kimpembe, Nuno Mendes – Marco Verratti, Leandro Paredes, Georginio Wijnaldum – Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar.
Saint-Etienne (4-2-3-1): Etienne Green – Yvann Macon, Harold Moukoudi, Timothee Kolodziejczak, Gabriel Silva – Mahdi Camara, Lucas Gourna-Douath – Arnaud Nordin, Ryad Boudebouz, Denis Bouanga – Wahbi Khazri.
PSG
Mauricio Pochettino's side comes into this match after a 2-1 victory against Lyon in their last outing. PSG has been dominant this season, currently sitting at the top of the Ligue 1 table with a significant lead. The team has been impressive at home, winning 8 of their last 9 matches at the Parc des Princes.
- PSG has scored at least two goals in each of their last 7 home matches in Ligue 1.
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 home games in the league.
- PSG has won by a margin of two or more goals in 6 of their last 9 home matches.
Saint-Etienne
Saint-Etienne, managed by Claude Puel, is struggling this season, sitting in the relegation zone. They suffered a 0-3 defeat at home against Marseille in their previous match. The team has found it difficult to secure points away from home, with only one win in their last six away games in Ligue 1.
- Saint-Etienne has failed to score in 3 of their last 5 away matches in the league.
- The team has conceded at least two goals in 4 of their last 6 away games.
- Saint-Etienne has not won in their last 5 visits to the Parc des Princes.
PSG vs. Saint-Etienne: Match Prediction
Given PSG's formidable home form and Saint-Etienne's struggles on the road, this match is likely to be one-sided. PSG's attacking trio of Messi, Mbappe, and Neymar is expected to pose significant problems for Saint-Etienne's defense. My prediction: PSG to win with a margin of at least two goals
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