PSG v Monaco

Monaco surged out of the blocks in the 1^st leg and led 2-0 after 18 minutes. PSG were shocked but got to work and ended up winning 3-2. Can they jump into the last 16?

PSG v Monaco – Parc de Princes 21:00 CET

Team News:

Injuries are piling up again for PSG. Dembele, Mayulu and Ruiz join Ndjantou in the treatment room.

Monaco’s missing list is even longer with Golovin, Pogba, Minamino, Hradecky and Salisu confirmed out. Eric Dier and Kassoum Ouatarra are doubts also.

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Formations:

4-3-3 for PSG who are pressing monsters allied to complete control of the midfield. With the wide defenders motoring up and down the wings, overloading the opposition.

3-4-2-1 for Monaco who will try to gain some advantage in the middle. Will look to free Balogun up front who terrorised PSG during the 1^st half in the opening game.

Statistics:

Referee: Istvan Kovacs (ROM) (Average cards 5.29 Yellow 0.30 Red)

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Match Preview:

PSG wrapped up the group stage in 11th place, recording four wins from eight matches. Their home form was mixed, with only two victories from four outings. In Ligue 1, they currently lead the standings by two points ahead of Lens and sit a commanding 20 points clear of Monaco. Overall form is strong, with four wins in their last five games — the sole setback being a 3-1 defeat to Rennes.

Monaco finished the group stage in 21st place, only four points behind PSG. Their away form was a concern, with just one win on the road. In Ligue 1, they currently occupy eighth place, sitting three points outside the European positions. Recent results have been inconsistent, with two wins and two defeats in their last five matches. Discipline has also been an issue, two red cards in their previous three outings disrupting their game plans.

Betting Preview:

It’s hard to give Monaco any chance in this game. Long injury list and a suspension to key creative attacker Golovin. PSG seem to go through the gears as we reach the business end of the season. Take PSG Halftime Fulltime at good odds.