Paris Saint-Germain vs Lorient Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Paris Saint-Germain have took a major step towards retaining the Ligue 1 table as the Parisians now welcome a mid-table Lorient side to the Parc des Princes.
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Paris Saint-Germain preview: Pushing on
Despite a couple of weeks off from Ligue 1, some faltering from Lens has hurt the title race and now Paris Saint-Germain sitting six points clear at the top-of-the-table with just four games to go, albeit they do face Lens in those four matches.
In midweek, PSG entertainingly defeated Bayern Munich by five goals to four in the first-leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final with the two sides sharing an absolute thriller for the neutral, with the tie still basically in the balance.
Lorient preview: Mid-table Lorient
Following their promotion to the top-flight last season, Lorient have performed admirably this season as they head into their final three games of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 campaign sitting tucked inside the top-half of the table.
Lorient have drifted in recent months, though, with their recent 3-2 loss at home to Strasbourg at Stade de la Meinau meaning that they have now managed just one victory in their last five matches in France’s top-flight.
Paris Saint-Germain team news: Probable rotation
Paris Saint-Germain will heavily rotate this weekend with Achraf Hakimi dealing with a hamstring injury from midweek, while Illya Zabarnyi and Goncalo Ramos are missing through suspension.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Hernandez; Lee, Mayulu, Fabian Ruiz; Barcola, Dembele, Mbaye
Unavailable: Zabarnyi (Suspended), Ramos (Suspended), Ndjantou (Injured)
Questionable: Hakimi (Injured)
Lorient team news: A few injuries
Lorient have a couple of key doubts such as defender Montassar Talbi and midfielder Bandiougou Fadiga, while Isaak Toure and Theo Le Bris are confirmed absentees.
Predicted XI (3-4-3): Mvogo; Meite, Faye, Adjei; Katseris, Abergel, Cadiou, Kouassi; Makengo, Dieng, Pagis
Unavailable: Toure (Injured), Le Bris (Injured)
Questionable: Talbi (Fitness), Fadiga (Fitness)
Paris Saint-Germain vs Lorient prediction
With impressive off-field running of the club as a part of the Black Knight group alongside AFC Bournemouth and Auckland, Lorient have been strong throughout the campaign as they look set for a return to finishing in the top-half in Ligue 1. However, with home advantage, even with heavy rotation to be expected, PSG are expected to come out on top in this one in the capital city.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Lorient tip: Paris Saint-Germain to win
