The Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lyon on December 15th promises to be an intriguing encounter, taking place at the iconic Parc des Princes at 2:45 p.m. ET. PSG currently sits five points ahead of Marseille in the league standings, maintaining a formidable 14-game unbeaten streak in Ligue 1. However, their performance in the Champions League has been less consistent, raising questions about their overall form.
Goncalo Ramos, Nuno Mendes and Desire Doue did the damage for Les Parisiens in Austria on Tuesday but the French champions still remain outside of a top 24 spot in the league phase of the UCL for now. Next up for Paris will be Manchester City before VFB Stuttgart which means that there can be no slacking off between now and the return of European soccer in late January.
Lyon lost narrowly to Besiktas in late October but are unbeaten in nine games across all competitions since then. Les Gones are progressing in their UEL quest towards the round of 16 and had Rayan Cherki, Malick Fofana and Ernest Nuamah to thank for the goals as they saw off German opposition at Groupama Stadium on Thursday.
Paris Saint-Germain possible starting lineup: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hernandez; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Dembele, Barcola, Ramos
Lyon possible starting lineup: Perri; Maitland-Niles, Niakhate, Caleta-Car, Tagliafico; Tolisso, Matic, Cherki; Fofana, Nuamah, Lacazette
The defending champions have won the last two league matches between these sides and another victory on Sunday will equal their longest win streak against this opponent over the last four decades. Interestingly, though, Lyon were the last team to beat Les Parisiens in Ligue 1 without conceding a goal (April 2023).
Watch: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Lyon
With the Champions League now done for the remainder of the year, PSG will be looking to extend their lead atop the table before the festive break, and are the clear favourites in this one at the books. Let’s unpack the key stats at play in this encounter.
Lyon, on the other hand, enters this match with impressive momentum, boasting an unbeaten run of nine games across all competitions. This resurgence may provide them with the confidence needed to challenge PSG's dominance . The anticipated lineups indicate a tactical battle; PSG is likely to field Donnarumma as goalkeeper along with a strong defensive lineup featuring Hakimi and Marquinhos. Conversely, Lyon's Perri will aim to anchor their defense against PSG’s attacking prowess.
With both teams exhibiting contrasting forms yet formidable strengths, predictions suggest a narrow victory for PSG by a scoreline of 1-0 . This match not only highlights key players from both squads but also serves as an essential fixture in determining the trajectory of their respective seasons.
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