AS Monaco vs PSG: Preview, prediction, and how to watch

PSG is preparing for a challenging encounter against one of their biggest rivals in Monaco. Les Parisiens should not take their opponents for granted, as they have players such as Paul Pogba, Folarin Balogun, and Maghnes Akliouche who can cause problems.

Sebastien Pocognoli's side, however, has not been in the best of form recently. They have lost their last three league games to Rennes (4-1), Lens (1-4), and Paris FC (0-1). Losing 4-1 away to Rennes is extremely concerning, as they are not one of the teams that are going to compete with PSG for the Ligue 1 title. These recent results have left them eighth in the Ligue 1 table. To add insult to injury, they had drawn 2-2 against Pafos in midweek, which is a disappointing result considering that they play in the Cypriot First Division.

On a more positive note, World Champion Paul Pogba played his first game in 811 days when he came on in the 85th minute in the game against Rennes last week. Contrast this to Luis Enrique's side, who are unsurprisingly top of the Ligue 1 table. The only concern is that they are just 2 points ahead of fierce rivals Marseille. The European champions won a pulsating midweek clash against Tottenham 5-3 at the Parc des Princes. Luis Enrique's side were facing a wounded animal as Spurs were coming off the back of a 4-1 thrashing away to Arsenal at the Emirates. Here is our preview of Monaco vs PSG in matchday 14 of the Ligue 1 season.

Monaco vs PSG: Preview, prediction & lineups

When is the kick-off? Saturday, 29th November, 2025.

Where is it played? Stade Louis II.

What time is kick-off? 4:00 pm (UK) and 11 am (USA).

Referee: Clément Turpin.

How to watch Monaco vs PSG on TV? Ligue 1 PPV (UK) and BeIN Sports (USA).

PSG team news:

PSG is still dealing with injuries as Désiré Doué (hamstring) and Achraf Hakimi (ankle) are still out. Nuno Mendes is also set to miss the clash, as he came off at halftime against Spurs.

Paris Saint Germain possible starting lineup:

Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Hernandez; Ruiz, Vitinha, Lee; Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Barcola

Monaco team news:

Denis Zakaria is suspended for this game as he picked up a straight red in the 4-1 loss to Rennes. Paul Pogba could feature on the bench after making his first appearance in 811 days last week. The Monaco defence will have a tough time as the defensive duo Eric Dier (calf) and Christian Mawissa (hamstring) are dealing with injuries.

Monaco possible starting lineup:

Hradecky; Vanderson, Teze, Kehrer, Henrique; Camara, Coulibaly; Akliouche, Golovin, Minamino; Balogun

Prediction: Monaco 2-4 PSG

It is hard to look past a PSG victory, given Monaco's recent form in the league. Monaco are usually involved in high-scoring games, so the most likely outcome is a high-scoring PSG victory when you take into consideration Monaco's defensive injuries.