Vendee Fontenay Foot vs PSG : Preview, prediction & lineups

PSG recently defeated Flamengo on penalties in the intercontinental cup after drawing 1-1 in 90 minutes and extra time. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia drew first blood for the European champions before Jorginho equalised with almost 30 minutes left of the game from the spot.

The game will be remembered for PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov saving four penalties as that is a rarity in penalty shootouts. Luis Enrique's side turn their attention to fifth tier French side Vendee FF this weekend in the French Cup. Luis Enrique should rotate for this game as they will be playing a fifth tier side and they just played a cup final in Qatar which went to extra time a few days ago. Despite this they should not take their opponents lightly as Ligue 1's basement side Metz made life awkward for them last weekend.

Here is our preview for PSG's last 32 tie away to Vendee Fontenay Foot in the Coupe de France.

Vendee FF vs PSG : Preview, prediction & lineups:

When is the kick-off? Saturday, 20th December, 2025.

Where is it played? Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.

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

Referee: Jeremy Stinat.

How to watch Vendee FF vs PSG on TV? DAZN (UK) and beIN SPORTS (USA).

PSG team news

The French champions are still dealing with Achraf Hakimi's injury who has not recovered from the ankle injury he suffered against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Additionally, Kang-In Lee and Matvey Safonov have added their names to the injury list and should be side-lined several weeks. Despite this Luis Enrique should rotate as it is a long season and they played in Qatar just a few days ago. Regardless of whether Enrique rotates or not PSG need to be cautious as nearly 24 years ago today Vendée FF almost pulled of an upset against Lyon when they took them to penalties.

Paris Saint-Germain possible starting lineup:

Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Kamara, Zabarnyi, Beraldo; Neves; Mayulu, Ruiz; Mbaye, Ramos, Ndjantou.

Vendée FF team news:

Fontenay do not have any recorded absentees ahead of the game against PSG on the weekend. In the previous two rounds of this competition they had only made one change to their starting 11 which was Nathan Fromaget coming in for Kerian Ernault at the back.

N. Renou; Ernault, Moisdon, Leriche; Bremond, Vinet, Belbachir, Bisleau; Keita, Millimono, Diawara.

Prediction: Vendée Fontenay 1-4 PSG

Regardless of what team Luis Enrique picks, he should still have enough quality to progress past the fifth division side. PSG should expect an awkward encounter as they are playing away from home against a lower league side.