PSG vs Metz : Preview, prediction & how to watch

PSG are preparing for their easiest Ligue 1 fixture thus far when they host the league's basement side, Metz. Carlos Mendoza's side is currently four points away from safety and one point away from Nantes, who occupy 17th place.

The French champions are coming off the back of a hard-fought 2-3 win against Monaco at the Stade Louis II in the Champions League. It was the most important game of Les Parisiens' season, as if they had lost, then they could risk not qualifying for the next round of the Champions League. The win puts less pressure on the team ahead of the return leg at the Parc des Princes. Despite this, the players must know the job is far from over, as it is only a one-goal deficit, and UEFA got rid of the away goals rule.

Luis Enrique's side needs to get back to winning ways in the league. In their last outing, they had lost 3-1 away to Rennes. The result has left them a point behind Lens with 12 games left to go. This has made the game away to Lens in April even more important. PSG know they need to win that game to leapfrog Lens in the table, which won't be a tall order.

PSG vs Metz : Preview, prediction & lineups

Where is it played? Parc des Princes.

What time is kick-off? 8:05 pm (UK) and 3:05 pm (USA).

Referee: Abdelatif Kherradji

How to watch PSG vs Metz on TV? Amazon Prime PPV and Ligue 1 +(UK).

PSG team news:

The French champions are dealing with a few injuries as Fabian Ruiz (knee), Senny Mayulu (calf), Ousmane Dembélé (calf) and Quentin Ndjantou Mbitcha (hamstring) are out for different reasons. Despite this, they should have enough fire to get over the line against Metz.

Paris Saint-Germain possible starting lineup:

Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernandez; Fernandez, Vitinha, Kang-in; Doué, Ramos, Barcola.

Metz team news:

Ligue 1's basement side is dealing with injuries itself as Pape Sy (head), Benjamin Stambouli (rib), Boubacar Traore (ankle), and Joseph Mangondo (knee) are on the treatment table.

Metz's possible starting lineup:

Fischer; Kouao, Sane, Mboula, F. Toure; Munongo, Hein; Michal, Deminguet, Tsitaishvili; Diallo.

Prediction: PSG 4-1 Metz

It is hard to look past a convincing PSG side, given how badly Metz have been this season. Despite this, they should not take their opponents for granted, as they narrowly defeated them the last time they had played each other 2-3 in December. Benoit Tavenot's side will come out aggressive, as they know every point is valuable for survival.