Paris Saint-Germain aim to snap a winless start to their Ligue 1 title defence on September 4 when they welcome AS Monaco to the Parc des Princes.

PSG Underperforming in Opening Weeks

It has been an underwhelming start to the 2026-27 season for Luis Enrique’s PSG, as the Parisians have failed to win in their opening three domestic fixtures of the campaign.

Successive 2-2 draws have been played out in the first two rounds of Ligue 1 fixtures, indicating a defensive vulnerability with four goals already conceded. Ferran Torres has made an impressive start to his career at the club, scoring twice in two appearances.

Maghnes Akliouche will retain his spot on the wing, and Ousmane Dembele is back in contention to start after being given a few weeks to recover following the World Cup. Joao Neves is a doubt this week.

Paris Saint-Germain predicted lineup vs AS Monaco (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Zaire-Emery, Vitinha; Dembele, Torres, Akliouche

Monaco Enjoying Perfect Start to New Campaign

Filipe Luís has enjoyed a dream start to life at AS Monaco, as the French club have won back-to-back fixtures early on in the new campaign.

Les Rouge et Blanc have shown quality at both ends of the field, keeping successive clean sheets in Ligue 1, and scoring six goals in their previous three in all competitions. Paris Brunner has been a strong performer for the team, netting four goals in as many appearances.

Luis will be without a couple of important players this weekend, with Mohammed Salisu, Takumi Minamino, and Ansu Fati all ruled out. Folarin Balogun could depart the club before deadline day.

AS Monaco predicted lineup vs Paris Saint-Germain (4-2-3-1): Hradecky; Vanderson, Sane, Dier, Nazinho; Camara, Zakaria; Coulibaly, Golovin, Idumbo; Brunner

Paris Saint-Germain vs AS Monaco Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Total Over 2.5 Goals
  • Odds: 1.4 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: HDX46
  • Correct score prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 AS Monaco

Key stats:

  • Three of PSG’s last four matches have seen at least three goals scored.
  • AS Monaco have netted at least twice in three of their previous four.
  • Over 2.5 goals have been scored in four of the last five head-to-heads.

High-scoring clashes between AS Monaco and PSG are common, with four of the previous five head-to-heads seeing at least three goals scored. In fact, at least four goals have been scored in the last three.

PSG’s attacking output has remained strong at the start of the season, with the Parisians scoring at least twice in three of their previous four. AS Monaco’s attacking output also suggests a high-scoring affair, as they have found the net at least twice in three of their most recent four fixtures.

Paris Saint-Germain vs AS Monaco Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: The Draw
  • Odds: 5 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: Y91K6

PSG’s inability to get domestic wins on the board makes them a vulnerable favourite this weekend. Defensive weakness has been a trademark in the opening rounds, and they have failed to keep a clean sheet in four in all competitions.

AS Monaco have been reliable under their new head coach, avoiding defeat in four competitive games. Meanwhile, head-to-head trends support the chances of Monaco avoiding defeat, since PSG have not beaten the visitors in three of the last four.

Verdict: Over 2.5 Goals (1.4) — Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 AS Monaco