PSG vs Lyon Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 French Ligue 1
THE FACTS
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When is PSG vs Lyon on and what time does it start? PSG vs Lyon will take place on Sunday 21st April, 2024 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for PSG vs Lyon? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is PSG vs Lyon on in the UK? TNT Sports have the rights to Ligue 1 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for PSG vs Lyon
Where can I stream PSG vs Lyon in the UK? If PSG vs Lyon is televised on TNT Sports, then subscribers can stream the match live on discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
PSG
In what is Kylian Mbappe’s final season in Paris, Luis Enrique has discussed the possibility of sending him off with a fairytale ending and that really is possible as the Parisiens eye up a historic treble. They moved one step closer to that dream in midweek with a defeat of Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Early on in the second-leg in Catalonia, Barcelona went 4-2 up on aggregate but PSG rallied and benefitted from the second off of Ronald Araujo to win 4-1 on the night and move a step closer to Wembley. They have a Coupe de France final to look forward to, too, and begin this weekend sitting ten points clear at the top-of-the-table.
LYON
Olympique Lyonnais enjoyed a remarkable victory over high flying Stade Brest at Parc OL last weekend as they edged past Eric Roy’s men by four goals to three. Brest led 3-1 until the 70th minute but, for a second successive week, Lyon rallied late to steal all three points with Ainsley Maitland-Niles scoring a winning penalty in the 16th minute of second-half stoppage-time.
Ever since the appointment of Pierre Sage in early December, who followed the sackings of Laurent Blanc and Fabio Grosso, Lyon have been one of the best teams in the country and are challenging for European qualification. That victory last weekend means have won 17 and lost three of their last 20 matches across all competitions.
THE TEAM NEWS
PSG
Both Lucas Hernandez and Manuel Ugarte are out suspended for PSG this weekend with Sergio Rico, Presnel Kimpembe and Layvin Kurzawa unavailable with injury.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Tenas; Mukiele, Danilo Pereira, Skriniar, Nuno Mendes; Asensio, Fabian Ruiz, Soler; Kolo Muani, Ramos, Lee
UNAVAILABLE: Hernandez (Suspended), Ugarte (Suspended), Kurzawa (Injured), Rico (Injured), Kimpembe (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
LYON
Lyon have one availability issue for this weekend’s trip to the capital city. Argentinian international defender Nicolas Tagliafico is unavailable due to suspension.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Lopes; Maitland-Niles, Mata, O’Brien, Adryelson; Caqueret, Matic, Tolisso; Fofana, Lacazette, Benrahma
UNAVAILABLE: Tagliafico (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
As they ease to another French title, PSG have tried to balance domestic and European commitments by heavily rotating in Ligue 1. Even though this is one of the more famous rivalries in French football, Luis Enrique cares not for tradition and will likely rotate again. That has led to PSG drawing a lot of matches this season. Lyon have been magnificent for nearly half a year now and will go to Parc des Princes full of confidence. Both teams scoring seems likely and extra value would be to get against PSG in what is a dress rehearsal of next month’s cup final.
TIP: LYON TO WIN & BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
