Monaco take on the visitors PSG in the round 16 match of French Ligue 1. The match will be played on Wednesday, December 18th at Stade Louis II (Monaco).
Monaco were entrusted to Adi Hütter in the summer of last year with a clear objective: to elevate the ambitious squad that had missed out on European competitions. He exceeded expectations, even those of Dmitry Rybolovlev, by securing 2nd place in Ligue 1. This season, Monaco’s return to the Champions League began strongly, earning 10 points from their first four matches, including a win over Barcelona (but not over Dinamo Zagreb). However, they lost to Benfica after leading, with the game turning against them following a red card. In their most recent match, they were heavily beaten 3-0 by Arsenal. The added workload has also impacted their Ligue 1 campaign. After going unbeaten in their first seven matches, only dropping points in a 1-1 draw with Lens, losses started to creep in, including against direct rival Marseille. A goalless draw with Reims further highlights their struggles to maintain consistency.
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PSG are navigating a challenging season. The "Parisians" have been under the management of Luis Enrique since the summer of 2023. Last season, he secured a domestic treble and guided the team, now without Messi and Neymar, to the Champions League semifinals after defeating Barcelona in the knockout stages. However, this season has been far from smooth. PSG started their Champions League campaign with a win but faltered against Girona, with a goalkeeper error costing the debutants a deserved 0-0 draw. Subsequent performances in Europe have been mixed: a draw with PSV and defeats to Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, and Bayern Munich. Only Red Bull Salzburg has fallen victim to them, in a commanding 3-0 victory. Domestically, PSG started strongly but faced a dip in form as winter approached. Draws with Nantes and Auxerre highlighted their inconsistency, though they convincingly defeated Lyon, scoring three goals.
In their last five encounters, Monaco has secured two victories, with PSG managing only one win against their rivals. The hosts are struggling with form and are further weakened by the fatigue of balancing domestic and European commitments. In these circumstances, the "Parisians" should capitalize and secure an away victory.
Prediction for the match: PSG to win.
