Paris Saint-Germain are set to host Angers this Friday at the Parc des Princess. The two teams enjoyed their gameweek five with victories as PSG overcame Reims while Angers came out on top in a five-goal thriller against Brest.
Match preview
PSG have seen a rough start to the new campaign with two losses against RC Lens and Olympique De Marseille which recorded 5 red cards, but currently seem to be finding themselves back to the game.
The champions seem to have moved on from that dramatic Classique defeat to Marseille behind them as they spring back to a three-game winning streak in Ligue 1 – overcoming Metz, Nice and Reims with a clean sheet.
PSG needed no approval to put their opponents on the cross last weekend, with Kylian Mbappe setting up Mauro Icardi for both goals at the Stade Auguste-Delaune.
Meanwhile, Ismael Traore and Angelo Fulgini scored two late goals for Angers to register a 3-2 win over Brest, putting them eighth on the log.
Stephane Moulin’s men are currently on a great run of form, and have lost only two matches since the start of the league.
Teams News
Neymar is nursing calf tightness though could get a chance of being involved, Angel Di Maria and Layvin Kurzawa will not feature since they are serving Ban.
Juan Bernat who underwent surgery on a ruptured ACL is not expected as well till next year March. Thilo Kehrer is expected to return to defence action after the international break.
Pablo Sarabia should feature in for the suspended Di Maria for Tuchel’s side, while Marco Verratti will also be looking to start this one.
Romain Thomas having a hand fracture, Angers should prepare to step on ground without him, consequently, after testing positive for coronavirus and put into quarantine while Waniss Taibi is also sidelined.
Match Facts
· PSG have won their last 6 matches against Angers in all competitions.
· PSG have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 7 matches against Angers in all competitions.
· PSG have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Angers in all competitions.
· PSG have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Angers in all competitions.
· PSG have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches (Ligue 1).
· PSG have seen 2 Red cards in their last 6 matches.
Paris Saint-Germain Win
PSG have been creative scoring chances, counter attacks, protecting the lead and defending set pieces. If Angers will concede first it maybe the end of their chance to get a point.
Our experts are predicting Win for the champion and over 2.5 goals. 1.17 odds for a win and 1.35 odds Betway. 1.14 odds for win and 1.33 odds over 2.5 given by 1XBet
All time Goal Scorer– Mbappe, Kylian
Forward Mbappe has been on the score sheet severally and is aiming to continue with his scoring duty when they clash with Angers on Friday. 1.57 odds given by Betway and 1.45 odds given by 1XBet.
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