PSG vs Lyon Predicted Lineups

PSG will look to continue their march towards the Ligue 1 title by claiming all three points at home to rivals Lyon on Sunday.

At the moment, the defending champions are 10 points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand over Brest in second.

Lyon have improved recently after a poor first half to the season, but they are still unlikely to make the top four.

PSG Team News

Presnel Kimpembe, Sergio Rico are definite absentees due to injury.

Luis Enrique will be missing to key players due to suspension – Lucas Hernandez and Manuel Ugarte.

Key player: PSG

It is looking increasingly likely that Kylian Mbappe will leave PSG this summer, so he’ll be eager to deliver another Ligue 1 title before he departs.

Lyon Team News

Nicolas Tagliafico is suspended after receiving two yellow cards and a subsequent dismissal against Brest in the last game, which Lyon won 4-3.

There are no major injury concerns, though the fitness or Orel Mangala will be assessed before kick-off.

Key player: Lyon

Alexandre Lacazette is by far Lyon’s top scorer this season, with 15 strikes in Ligue 1 so far.

Lyon (4-3-3): Lopes; Maitland, Niles, Mata, O’Brien, Henrique; Caqueret, Matic, Tolisso; Fofana, Lacazette, Benrahma.

PSG (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Mukiele, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Kang-in; Barcola, Dembele, Mbappe.

For all of the analysis of PSG vs Lyon as it happens live, check out our Preview and Live Update page for the game.

FAQs

What time does the match start? The match starts at 20:00, local time at Parc des Princes.

Who is the favourite to win? PSG are favourite to win, though Lyon are unbeaten ins six games.

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Author : [email protected] (Martin Macdonald)

Publish date : 2024-04-21 07:15:00

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