PSG vs Monaco: Preview, prediction & how to watch

PSG is preparing for its most important game of the season thus far, hosting Monaco in the second leg of the Champions League. The French champions won 2-3 in the first leg at the Stade Louis II.

On that occasion, Les Parisiens showed brilliant fighting spirit to come back from 2-0 down after Folarin Balogun had scored a brace in the first 18 minutes. Désiré Doué made it 2-1 before Achraf Hakimi equalised on the stroke of half-time. The second half was more comfortable for the European champions as Monaco were down to 10-men. It was inevitable that Luis Enrique's side would score a winner, which came through Doue. These two sides will face each other again on Friday, 6th March.

Despite winning the first leg, PSG should not take their opponents for granted, as they proved that they can beat them when they met earlier in the league. Monaco has nothing to lose as they aren't expected to win by two goals against PSG.

They should prioritise the league, as they are currently eighth, three points behind Rennes, who occupy the last European place. Sebastien Pocognoli will feel as though his side has underachieved thus far, in contrast to last season, when they finished third.

Here is our preview for PSG vs Monaco in the second-leg of the Champions League.

PSG vs Monaco : Preview, prediction & lineups

Where is it played? Parc des Princes.

What time is kick-off? 8:00 pm (UK) and 3:00 pm (USA).

Referee: Istvan Kovacs.

How to watch PSG vs Monaco on TV? TNT Sports 2 (UK) and Paramount+ (USA).

PSG team news:

The French champions are unfortunate on the injury front as they will be missing Ousmane Dembélé (calf), Senny Mayulu (calf), Fabian Ruiz (sore knee), and Quentin Ndjantou Mbitcha (hamstring).

Paris Saint Germain possible starting lineup:

Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doué, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia.

Monaco team news:

Monaco are even more unfortunate on the injury font a several players are on the treatment table. Paul Pogba , Mohammed Salisu, Takumi Minamino and Lukas Hradecky are dealing with knee injuries. To make matters worse Maghnes Akliouche (sore hip) and Krepin Diatta (knock) are questionable and Aleksandr Golovin is suspended.

Monaco possible starting lineup:

Kohn; Vanderson, Teze, Kehrer, Henrique; Camara, Zakaria; Coulibaly, Fati, Adingra; Balogun.

Prediction: PSG 3-1 Monaco

Monaco have a difficult task on their hands, as they must beat PSG in what is their most important game of the season so far. It is going to be extremely difficult when you consider that Pocognoli does not have a fully fit squad. These factors make it hard to look past a victory for the French champions.