Team News
Paris Saint Germain
- Thiago Silva is set to return here after missing the win over Rennes through injury.
- Adrien Rabiot and Layvin Kurzawa remain doubts, but Thiago Motta could start after coming off the bench on Saturday.
- Presnel Kimpembe, Marco Verratti and Dani Alves all are suspended here.
Caen
- Youssef Ait Bennasser returned from injury for the draw against Caen, but Julien Feret is a doubt here.
- Hervé Bazile is fit again and could start on the right.
- Ismael Diomandé is a doubt through injury, but Vincent Bessat returned on Saturday from a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
- Attacker Jeff Louis will miss out due to an illness in his family.
- With Djiku suspended, Baissama Sankoh could come into central defense.
Match Facts
PSG are undefeated in their last 32 home matches (Ligue 1).
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 18 of Caen‘s last 21 games (Ligue 1).
PSG have scored at least 2 goals in their last 9 home matches (Ligue 1).
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of PSG‘s last 11 games (Ligue 1).
PSG have been winning at both half time and full time in 7 of their last 9 home matches (Ligue 1).
Caenhavefailed to score in their last 4 away matches (Ligue 1).
PSG are undefeated in their last 12 matches against Caen in all competitions.
Prediction
- Despite being somewhat limited in midfield and defense, PSG’s attacking firepower will likely tell against a Caen side who have their own issues with squad depth.
- Having only scored once in their last five matches, Caen have struggled to find a rhythm of late. Much of this is down to what’s been a crowded treatment table, but without any pressure, the visitors could be a surprisingly dangerous opponent.
Prediction:
Paris Saint Germain
2
1
Caen