PSG and Marseille will meet in a Ligue 1 Classique at Parc des Princes on Sunday, as the champions aim to return to the top of the table, while Marseille looks to reduce the title gap.
PSG is currently second with 48 points from 20 matches, just one point behind leaders Lens, although they have played one more match. Marseille sits fourth with 39 points from 20 games.
PSG vs Marseille – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Sunday, 8th February.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Parc Des Princes, Paris.
PSG Team News
PSG will be without key right-back Achraf Hakimi, who is suspended due to a red card received in last weekend’s league match. Midfielder Fabian Ruiz is also unavailable, dealing with a knee issue, and Quentin Ndjantou has had surgery on a hamstring problem, sidelining him for several months.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has recovered from an ankle injury and returned to training, giving a boost to PSG’s attack. Coach Luis Enrique is likely to field Matvey Safonov in goal, with a defensive line of Warren Zaïre-Emery, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, and Nuno Mendes. The midfield will include Senny Mayulu, Vitinha, and João Neves, while the forward line features Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembélé, and Bradley Barcola.
Enrique emphasized the significance of the rivalry and the need for composure, stating the match is vital for standings and the team’s goal is to earn three points.
Marseille Team News
Marseille arrives in Paris with mostly good news on the injury front, as centre-back Nayef Aguerd is the only major doubt due to a recent groin issue.
The team has no confirmed suspensions, and January signings Quinten Timber and Ethan Nwaneri are both available. Coach Roberto De Zerbi acknowledged PSG’s strength, calling them “the best team in Europe,” and stressed that his team must prepare thoroughly to challenge the champions.
Form
PSG
PSG heads into this match with six consecutive Ligue 1 wins. Their most recent match ended in a 2-1 victory against Strasbourg. Their last five competitive games include: a 2-1 win at Strasbourg, a 1-1 home draw against Newcastle United, a 1-0 win at Auxerre, a 2-1 loss to Sporting CP, and a 3-0 home win over Lille.
Marseille
Marseille’s recent performance has fluctuated, with their last five matches showing a 3-0 home win over Rennes, a 2-2 draw away to Paris FC, a 3-0 loss at Club Brugge, a 3-1 home win over Lens, and a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League. Despite this, they possess the league’s most effective attack with 46 goals, although they have conceded 22 times compared to PSG’s 16.
Predicted Lineups
PSG: Safonov; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Mayulu, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Barcola.
Marseille: Rulli; Weah, Balerdi, Medina, Emerson; Hojbjerg, Timber; Greenwood, Nwaneri, Paixao; Gouiri.
How to Watch PSG vs Marseille?
In the UK, the match will be available live on Amazon Prime Video’s Ligue 1 coverage, along with options through Ligue1+ and OneFootball PPV.
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