PSG vs Toulouse: Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

On Friday night, PSG will host Toulouse in Paris in an attempt to extend their lead atop Ligue 1. Please scroll down to see our complete match analysis and predictions.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Firstly, the hosts, Paris Saint-Germain, are now enjoying yet another domestic triumph, even if they may be in the thick of a genuine Champions League battle. After an exciting 4-2 victory away at Angers in November, Luis Enrique's squad returns from the international break with a six-point lead over the rest of the group.

Following a breathtaking 3-0 victory against long-time rivals Marseille at the end of October, the former Barcelona manager will urge his team to leave another impression on Friday night.

Despite PSG's incredible goal total of 33 in their first eleven Ligue 1 matches, the defending champions have endured a negative reputation due to poor defense. In their last ten games across all competitions, Enrique's squad has managed only two clean sheets, one of which was a 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid, a Spanish powerhouse, earlier this month.

Regarding the guests, Les Violets were in the midst of quite a frenzy, and Toulouse may return from the international break in November as a clear underdog. The atmosphere in Carles Martinez Novell's camp should be on fire going into the two-week break after a sensational 2-0 win away at Rennes.

After shocking Montpellier 3-0 at the end of October, the former Barcelona coach will surely be looking forward to Friday night's trip to Paris. Toulouse has won all three of its recent matches by an aggregate score of 6-0, continuing its meteoric rise up the Ligue 1 standings and marking its return to fighting for a spot in the top half.

The team led by Novell will be feeling energized from their recent journey to the capital, even if they face a formidable opponent this weekend. Les Violets will feel secure in asking tough questions after their historic 3-1 win on May 12th.

PSG vs Toulouse Team News

On Friday night, PSG will be without French international Lucas Hernandez, who has not played in any tournament this season due to a long-term knee injury. Willian Pacho, a summer signing, might, however, make a complete recovery after playing for Ecuador over the international break.

Bradley Barcola, who is on fire after scoring twice away at Angers before the break and has ten goals in Ligue 1 so far this season, will be pivotal in this match. Randal Kolo Muani will start the weekend on the bench because of the ongoing uncertainty over his future with Paris.

Toulouse is once again worried about Danish defender Rasmus Nicolaisen's health. Nicolaisen had an ankle injury before the November international break. Les Violets, with the exception of the former Midtjylland actress, have all said that they are well and do not have any new worries.

Ex-Bournemouth striker Joshua King, who scored earlier this month against Rennes and has now scored three goals in his past four Ligue 1 games, will start up front this weekend. Cristian Casseres and Vincent Sierro will start in the center of the field for Venezuela during the international break.

Our Predictions

Both teams to score @ 1.80 on Sky247.ng.

Although PSG may start Friday's match in the city as a contender for the landsite, the defending French champions might encounter a surprising obstacle. Despite suffering a notorious 3-1 loss at the hands of Toulouse on May 12th, Les Violets were in the midst of a spectacular surge leading up to the international break in November. On Friday night, we could be in for a fun matchup since Enrique's squad has shown some obvious defensive problems throughout the season.

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