- The PSG versus Lille match will start at 11:05 PM EAT on Saturday.
- PSG are a few matches away from winning the 2024/2025 French Ligue 1 title.
The Paris Saint Germain (PSG) versus Lille clash headlines this weekend’s French Ligue 1 fixtures when the two sides lock horns at the Parc des Princes on Saturday night.
The Les Parisiens will approach the match with their minds fully focused on securing a victory ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash against Premier League side Liverpool that is slated for Wednesday, March 1.
A win for PSG will help them increase their points at the top of the Ligue 1 table to 62 and put themselves one step closer to winning the 2024/2025 title.
However, should the Luis Enrique-coached side fail to overcome Lille, they will not be worried because they have already opened a 13-point gap between themselves and their closest opponents Olympique de Marseille after 23 matches.
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PSG, who have only suffered a single defeat in their recent 19 games in all competitions, are preparing for the fixture on the back of a 7-0 demolition of Stade Briochin in a French Cup quarter final tie.
Portuguese forward Goncalo Ramos scored a hattrick in the match that was played on Wednesday at Roazhon Park. The rest of the goals were scored by Ousmane Dembele, Joao Neves, Senny Mayulu and Desire Doue.
Like PSG, Lille also secured a win in their latest game. The club, which occupies the fourth position at the moment in the Ligue 1 standings with 41 points, stunned Monaco 2-1 in a match that was played on February 22.
Hakon Arnar Haraldson scored a brace while former Liverpool employee Takumi Minamino found a consolation goal for Monaco.
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What time does PSG vs Lille start?
The match will begin from 11:05 PM East African Time (EAT) on Saturday at the Parc des Princes.
PSG vs Lille Team News
PSG have nearly all of their players fit for this match with the exception of Lee Kang-in and Vitinha, who did not play any role in their midweek victory due to knocks. However, the two players are expected to be fit by Saturday.
Meanwhile, Lille will visit the Parc des Princes without the services of Tiago Santos and Samuel Umtiti. Umtiti is nursing a knee injury while Santos is recovering from an ACL that he picked up in October, 2024.
Possible Starting Lineups
PSG: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Pacho, Beraldo, Hernandez, Ruiz, Zaire-Emery, Mayulu, Dembele, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia
Lille: Chevalier, Gudmundsson, Alexsandro, Diakite, Meunier, Bouaddi, Mukau, Andre, Haraldsson, Akpom, David
PSG vs Lille Head-to-head
PSG and Lille have faced each other five times in all competitions since 2022 with the Paris based side picking up an impressive four wins. One of those matches ended in a 1-1 draw.
PSG bagged a 3-1 win in the most recent game between the two clubs that was played on September 1, 2024 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
PSG: 4
Draw: 1
Lille: 0
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PSG vs Lille Current Form (all competitions)
PSG: WWWWW
Lille: WLLWW
PSG vs Lille Predictions
The hosts have a high chance of winning this match since they are enjoying fine form at the moment.
However, Lille should not be looked down on because they have many brilliant players like David, who can break down any defence.
Therefore, football supporters should expect a close tie that is likely to end with both sides expected to score a goal.
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