The time of the most serious test has finally come for Lucien Favre’s team, aiming to become the champion. The current title holder will host Nice at Parc des Princes. As for the head-to-head encounters, Paris team, of course is stronger, than the opponent in the recent years. The previous 7 games were won by PSG with total score of 18:3. The last loss to the Southerners was in 2009. Therefore, theoretical maximum of what the Eaglets can expect is a draw and a scored goal. However, it wouldn’t be unfair to disrespect the guests.
The Parisians have shockingly lost to Montepellier on Stade de la Mosson, 0:3, in their last game. Frédéric Hantz’s men have beaten the champions surprisingly easy. The tournament table shows, that even in the case of a draw with the Southerners, PSG will remain on the 3rd place. The gap from the first place, occupied by Nice, is 4 points, and 1 from Monaco, but the Monegasques have better goal difference. So, if Emery’s team doesn’t want to make things even worse, it must win this game. There are no other options.
Usually, former Toulouse midfielder Lucien Favre, being a manager now, skillfully builds the line of defense of his team. Discipline is paramount and one cannot doubt it. Ten conceded goals since the beginning of the season is the best result in Ligue 1. And it’s not the same as PSG, which level concede goals with scored ones. Almost all points, especially away, were gained due to defensive tactics.
One can endlessly speak words of praise addressed to the Parisians, but the team scores less with the departure of Ibrahimovic. Compared to the previous season, were they were first, the Parisians are on the 12th position by scored goals this season, however they demonstrate some perfect defensive action. Paris Saint-Germain can probably win, but if this happens, total goals will probably be under 2.5, or 3.0, to be sure.
Prediction for the game: over 3 goals in the match.