The Matchday 32 clash in Ligue 1 between Strasbourg and PSG will take place on May 3 at the Stade de la Meinau. Strasbourg vs. PSG: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Strasbourg
The Alsatians, after two consecutive draws in the French championship, secured a 3-1 victory over Saint-Etienne in the last round, extending their unbeaten run in this tournament to 11 matches (8 wins, 3 draws). This equals the club's longest unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 since April 2022. Despite defeating the reigning champions, Strasbourg is still outside the European competition zone in the standings, remaining in 7th place, just 2 points off the 3rd spot. Notably, the team is highly resilient at home in the current championship, having suffered only 1 defeat (9 wins, 5 draws).
- No more than 3 goals have been scored in 12 of Strasbourg's last 15 Ligue 1 matches.
- The club's unbeaten home run in this tournament includes 9 matches (6 wins, 3 draws).
- The Alsatians have scored at least twice in 7 of their last 8 home matches in the French championship.
Predicted lineup for Strasbourg (3-4-3)
Djordje Petrovic – Ismael Doukoure, Andrew Omobamidele, Mamadou Sarr – Dylan Bakwa, Andrey Santos, Valentin Barco, Diego Moreira – Sebastian Nanasi, Felix Lemarechal, Emeka.
PSG
Paris Saint-Germain suffered their first defeat of the current Ligue 1 season, losing 1-3 to Nice in the previous match. Furthermore, this ended the capital club's 32-match unbeaten streak in the elite French division (26 wins, 6 draws). However, PSG remains unbeaten away from home, and in their last away match in the championship, they broke Milan's 1993 record for the longest away unbeaten run in the top-5 European leagues. PSG has not lost away in Ligue 1 for 39 matches (30 wins, 9 draws). Additionally, their goal difference in away matches this season is impressive, standing at 42:16.
- Both teams have scored in 8 of PSG's last 9 Ligue 1 matches.
- PSG's scoring streak in the championship is 17 matches, with at least two goals scored in 12 of them.
- PSG has opened the scoring in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the French top division.
Predicted lineup for PSG (4-3-3)
Gianluigi Donnarumma – Nuno Mendes, William Pacho, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi – Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz – Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Referee
Hakim Ben El Hadj (France)
Matches – 15 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 20%.
Strasbourg vs. PSG: Match Prediction
The hosts have performed excellently in the second half of the season, suffering only one defeat in the French championship since December, with 12 wins and 5 draws. As a result of this surge, Strasbourg has transformed from underdogs into a team contending for a Champions League spot. Achieving a place in European competitions will be even easier. Strasbourg has an easy schedule at the end of the season – with a demotivated PSG and relegation contenders Angers and Le Havre.
After securing the championship, PSG has slowed down, and in the last round, they even allowed themselves to lose to a strong and motivated opponent. The Alsatians are currently performing at the level of Nice, which PSG lost to in the previous match. Additionally, the capital club will approach the upcoming game after a tough away match in the Champions League. As noted earlier, Strasbourg is highly resilient at home in the current Ligue 1 season, not losing in 14 of 15 matches. Furthermore, they regularly challenge PSG at home, not losing in 7 of the last 10 head-to-head matches in the championship (2 wins, 5 draws).
I believe that this time, the motivated hosts will at least not lose. My prediction – "Strasbourg win or draw"
