- PSG vs Monaco will kick off on Friday at 2300EAT.
- PSG top the table on27 points.
- Monaco sit in third spot on 24 points.
The French Ligue 1 resumes this Friday after a two-week break with a top of the table clash pitting familiar foes Paris Saint Germain against AS Monaco on Friday night at the Parc des Princes.
PSG currently sit at the top of the log with 27 points, three more than third-placed Monaco who have been a different animal this season.
A win for Monaco against the Les Parisiens will leave the title race wide open with five clubs including OGC Nice and Lille also currently in the mix.
In addition, this match is a special one for PSG manager Luis Enrique and his Monaco counterpart Adi Hutter since it will be their first meeting at the helm of the two clubs.
Unlike Monaco, PSG head into this game with shifted attention because their qualification for the UEFA Champions League next round hangs in the balance.
A tough encounter against Newcastle, who whitewashed them several weeks ago awaits PSG on Tuesday, November 28 at the Parc des Princes.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of this clash.
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What time does PSG vs Monaco start?
The round 13 clash is scheduled to kick off on Friday at 11 pm Kenyan time at the Parc des Princes.
PSG vs Monaco Team News
Although the return of Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi and Randall Kolo Muani from suspension is a boast to PSG, Enrique lost two of his other dependable players in the just concluded international break to injuries.
Warren Zaire-Emery, who has been a revelation at the heart of PSG’s midfield this season, suffered an injury, minutes into his Les Bleus debut and is expected to be on the sidelines for a while.
Experienced Brazilian centre back Marquinhos is also a big doubt for the clash after picking up a suspected hamstring injury while on international duty.
PSG will also miss the services of Nuno Mendes, Marco Asensio, Danilo Pereira, Presnel Kimpembe, goalkeeper Keylor Navas and Sergio Rico who are nursing injuries.
Similar to PSG, Monaco head into tomorrow’s game with a number of key absentees.
Youssouf Fofana, who scored a wonder goal in France’s 2-2 draw against Greece two days ago will miss the match due to suspension.
His probable replacements include Edan Diop, Mohamed Camara and the 21-year-old Eliot Matazo, who has Kenyan roots.
Besides Fofana, Monaco will also be without Myron Boadu, Mohammed Salisu, Eliesse Ben and Caio Henrique due to injury-related reasons.
It is also not clear whether Arsenal academy product Florian Balogun, Guillermo Maripan and Japanese international Takumi Minamino will start the match.
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Possible Starting Lineups
PSG: Donnarumma, Hernandez, Hakimi, Skriniar, Mukiele,Vitinha, Ruiz, Soler, Mbappe, Dembele, Muani
Monaco: Kohn, Magassa, Singo, Vanderson, Matsima, Zakaria, Camara, Jakobs, Ben Yedder, Akliouche, Golovin
PSG vs Monaco head-to-head
Monaco and PSG have faced each other 18 times since 2017, with the former registering 10 victories. Four of these encounters have ended in a draw.
A total of 60 goals were scored in those matches with a PSG player being red carded. 21 Yellow cards were also issued.
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Monaco had the last laugh when two clubs met on November 2, beating PSG 3-1 at the The Stade Louis-II. Ben Yedder and Golovin were on target for Monaco with PSG’s goal coming courtesy of Zaire-Emery.
However, in the last five matches, each club has picked up two wins with one game ending in a 1-1 draw.
PSG: 14
Draws: 4
Monaco: 4
PSG vs Monaco Current Form
PSG: WWWLW
Monaco: WWLWD
PSG vs Monaco Prediction
Hosts PSG will be seeking to open a six-point gap at the top of the log prior to OGC Nice’s visit to Toulouse on Sunday as they tipped to be the favourites going into the match.
However, Enrique’s charges will have to be at their best to overcome Monaco who will not go down easily.
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