PSG vs Monaco prediction, odds and preview

Paris Saint-Germain welcome Monaco to the Parc Des Princes in a thrilling meeting on their return to Ligue 1 action on Friday.

An impressive 3-0 victory over Reims was enough to clinch the top spot for the hosts as Kylian Mbappe grabbed a record-breaking hat-trick a fortnight ago.

The 24-year-old surpassed Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the player with the most hattricks (8) in Ligue 1 history and could once again be on the scoresheet against his former club.

Monaco’s lack of cutting edge against opposition away from home nearly cost them during their meeting with Le Havre two weeks ago.

A last-minute penalty save by Phillip Kohn on Samuel Grandsir’s right-footed shot saw Monaco grab a point away from home at Stade Oceane.

Five successive wins in Ligue 1 prior to the international break this season represents PSG’s best run in 2023 yet the hosts only sit a point above OGC Nice and three points clear of rivals Monaco, who will be in to produce a surprise at the Parc Des Princes.

The big loss for the hosts will be 17-year-old Zaire Emery who sustained a severe ankle injury in France’s 14-0 demolishing of Gibraltar during the break.

In contrast, the visitors will not have  Youssef Fofana at their disposal while Mohammed Salisu is in line for his first appearance for the club.

Both teams have two victories and a draw in the last five encounters against each other with Friday being another opportunity to fight for the bragging rights.

The match is scheduled for 8:00 pm Kickoff.