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France Ligue 1 - Lens VS Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Prediction
France Ligue 1 - Lens VS Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
Match Time:19-01-2025 00:00 Sunday (GMT+8)
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RC Lens
RC Lens will enter the fixture with a number of absentees, which could complicate their plans against Paris Saint-Germain. Jhoanner Chavez (ankle), Neil El Aynaoui (thigh), Wesley Said (thigh), and Ruben Aguilar (shoulder) are unavailable, though all four are expected to return later this month.
Remy Labeau Lascary is a long-term absentee after being ruled out for the season with an ACL injury. Additionally, Kevin Danso will miss this match due to suspension, having accumulated too many yellow cards.
In terms of the starting lineup, RC Lens are expected to field a 4-2-3-1 formation. Herve Koffi will likely start in goal, protected by a back four comprising Przemyslaw Frankowski at right-back, Facundo Medina and Jonathan Gradit as centre-backs, and Deiver Machado at left-back.
Adrien Thomasson and Andy Diouf will anchor the midfield as a double pivot, aiming to balance defensive duties with transitional play. In the attacking third, Florian Sotoca and Anass Zaroury are expected to operate on the flanks, Angelo Fulgini will slot into the playmaker role, and Goduine Koyalipou will lead the line as the centre-forward.
Paris Saint-Germain
PSG will be without Ibrahim Mbaye, who is nursing a sprained ankle, while captain Marquinhos is sidelined with a groin injury and is set to miss several weeks. In defence, Lucas Beraldo, who started the last league game, is likely to retain his spot in the starting XI this weekend.
Meanwhile, Ousmane Dembele, PSG’s joint-top scorer in Ligue 1 with 10 goals, is expected to return to the starting lineup after sitting out their most recent match. Bradley Barcola, who is also on 10 goals and impressed in the win over Espaly, could retain his place in the attacking setup.
PSG are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation. Gianluigi Donnarumma will likely start in goal, with Lucas Beraldo and Achraf Hakimi positioned at centre-back and right-back, respectively. Lucas Hernandez is expected to slot in as the left centre-back, with Nuno Mendes completing the back four.
In midfield, Fabian Ruiz, Senny Mayulu, and Lee Kang-in will aim to dictate play and provide defensive cover. The attacking trio will consist of Ousmane Dembele on the right wing, Goncalo Ramos as the central striker, and Bradley Barcola on the left wing.
Lens possible starting lineup:
Koffi; Frankowski, Medina, Gradit, Machado; Thomasson, Diouf; Sotoca, Fulgini, Zaroury; Koyalipou
Paris Saint-Germain possible starting lineup:
Donnarumma; Beraldo, Hakimi, Hernandez, Mendes; Ruiz, Mayulu, Lee; Dembele, Ramos; Barcola
Lens vs Paris Saint-Germain Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
There have been 85 meetings between Lens and PSG. The home team have won 22 of those games while the visitors have won 43 times. There have been 20 draws between the two clubs.
The visitors are unbeaten in their last five games in this fixture.
The hosts are without a clean sheet in their last nine games in this fixture, a run dating back to 2021.
The Parisians have the best offensive and defensive records in the French top flight this season with 46 goals scored and 15 conceded.
Prediction: Lens 1-3 Paris Saint-Germain
PSG's unbeaten league run and strong away form make them favourites against the hosts, who have struggled in this fixture. While last weekend's victory offers a boost for Lens, Les Parisiens' firepower, led by Dembele and Barcola, should be enough to secure another win.
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