Paris Saint-Germain vs Montpellier HSC: Preview, Team News and Predictions
Friday's Ligue 1 Clash
Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain will host Montpellier HSC at the Parc des Princes on Friday, September 21, 2024, in a highly anticipated clash. The match is expected to be a thrilling encounter between two teams with contrasting styles.
Team News
Paris Saint-Germain will be without the services of Neymar, who is still recovering from an ankle injury. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are expected to lead the line for the Parisians.
Montpellier HSC will be without injured defender Pedro Mendes. Elye Wahi is expected to start up front for the visitors.
Preview
Paris Saint-Germain are the clear favorites heading into this match. The Parisians have won their last three matches in all competitions, scoring 10 goals in the process.
Montpellier HSC, on the other hand, have had a mixed start to the season. They have won two of their four matches in Ligue 1, but they have also lost two.
Despite Montpellier's recent struggles, they will be hoping to cause an upset against Paris Saint-Germain. The visitors will be looking to exploit the Parisians' defensive frailties, which were evident in their recent draw with Monaco.
Predictions
Paris Saint-Germain are the clear favorites to win this match. The Parisians have a much stronger squad on paper, and they will be playing at home.
However, Montpellier HSC have shown in the past that they can be a dangerous team on their day. If the visitors can stay organized and disciplined, they may be able to snatch a point from the Parc des Princes.
- Paris Saint-Germain to win 2-0
- Kylian Mbappe to score first
- Montpellier HSC to have over 10 shots on target
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