PSG take on the visitors Strasbourg in the round 8 match of French Ligue 1. The match will be played on Friday, October 17th at Parc des Princes (Paris).
PSG increasingly resemble a dominant champion from Eastern rather than Western Europe — something like Qarabag or Ludogorets, albeit with infinitely greater financial power. Long since bored of domestic success, they’ve made no secret that their primary obsession has been the UEFA Champions League. And at last, Luis Enrique delivered the long-awaited trophy, lifting the “Big Ears” with a commanding 5-0 win over Inter in the final. They were later heavily beaten at the FIFA Club World Cup, but compensated by claiming the UEFA Super Cup — showing great resilience and a bit of luck to edge Tottenham in a penalty shootout. Now, with Zabarnyi joining a refreshed squad, it’s clear the team’s focus remains firmly on Europe. The Champions League campaign started perfectly, with a demolition of Atalanta followed by a comeback 2-1 win away to Barcelona. However, domestically they’ve looked less convincing — after opening with several wins, PSG have already lost to Marseille and been held to a draw by Lille. Luis Enrique’s side still top the table, but their defensive stability and intensity in Ligue 1 seem to have dipped noticeably. The packed schedule and constant rotation have also disrupted rhythm, leaving fans slightly uneasy despite the overall results.
| 2 x £10 Free Bet | Review | |||
| 100$-500$ for No Lose Free Bets | Review | |||
| 100% up to £200 | Review | |||
| Not available | Review |
Strasbourg, on the other hand, are in excellent form. Le Racing have shown glimpses of quality before, but under new investors — and thanks to their connection with Chelsea — they’ve clearly taken a step forward. Still, there was a small setback: despite equal points, they missed out on sixth place to Lyon due to goal difference. That meant a spot in the Europa Conference League instead, but they’ve embraced it well, beating Brøndby in qualifying and opening the group stage with an impressive away win over Slovan Bratislava. Despite this additional European load, Liam Rosenior’s men have been excellent in Ligue 1 — winning five matches so far, with only Marseille and Monaco managing to stop them. Their most recent league outing was a 5-0 demolition of Angers, showcasing their growing confidence and attacking flair. Strasbourg have found a good balance between defensive structure and creativity up front, with young forwards thriving under Rosenior’s guidance. The question now is whether they can maintain this intensity against the country’s strongest side.
PSG have beaten Strasbourg three times in a row. However, in May the champions were already focused elsewhere — allowing their current opponents to snatch a rare victory. It’s hard to imagine the champions slipping up again. Back the hosts to bounce back strongly with a confident win — PSG to cover the -1.5 handicap.
Prediction for the match: PSG to win with -1.5 handicap.
