PSG are bidding to close in on the top of the Ligue 1 table when they visit the Stade de la Meinau. Strasbourg will try to bounce back from successive defeats with a surprise win.

Strasbourg to Turn to Ortega After Latest Loss

Strasbourg returned from the international break with a 2-1 defeat at Nice. Hugo Oliveira has made a slow start to life in the hot seat, and he may opt for changes for the visit of the reigning champions.

Giovanni Reyna is in contention to come into the midfield, while Jacobo Ortega may get an opportunity up top. The 20-year-old has registered one goal and one assist in six league appearances this term.

The hosts are likely to be without four players due to injury, including long-term absentee Joaquín Panichelli, who struck 16 times in the French top flight last season. Sebastian Nanasi, Ismaël Doukouré and Martial Godo are also expected to be missing.

Strasbourg predicted lineup vs PSG (4-3-3): Jørgensen; Antwi, Mitchell, Coulibaly, Oso; Reyna, Sousa, Essugo; Amo-Ameyaw, Ortega, Yassine.

Rotation Expected From PSG in Between Tough European Fixtures

PSG are bidding for a third straight Champions League title, and they were impressive 4-2 winners away to Manchester City in midweek. With Barcelona to come next Tuesday, Luis Enrique is sure to make changes in many positions here.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ferran Torres are both expected to come into the attack. Ferran has made a bright start to life in France with four goals in his first six appearances in Ligue 1.

Besides the injured Senny Mayulu, there are no significant selection issues for the visiting boss. That means there are many fresh options across the pitch, with João Neves also pushing for a return in midfield. The Portugal international has completed 91% of his passes in the league.

PSG predicted lineup vs Strasbourg (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Digne; Neves, Vitinha, Fabián; Akliouche, Ferran, Kvaratskhelia.

Strasbourg vs PSG Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Both teams to score
  • Odds: 1.45 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Strasbourg 1-2 PSG
  • 22Bet Booking Code: ALXC6

Key stats:

  • Each of the previous five meetings between the clubs has seen both teams score.
  • There have been goals at each end in seven of PSG’s past eight games across all competitions.
  • Strasbourg’s Ligue 1 fixtures are averaging 3.83 goals per 90 minutes.

Strasbourg have gone 15 competitive matches without a clean sheet in a run that stretches back to last season. They will find it difficult to shut out a PSG side that have quality players like Neves and Kvaratskhelia to rotate in.

The main risk is PSG dominating even with key figures rested, but the hosts should still get on the scoresheet. Le Racing are scoring freely, and each of their previous five games has produced goals for each team. Backing a repeat is a safe approach at odds of 1.45.

Strasbourg vs PSG Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: PSG to win the second half
  • Odds: 1.64 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: C8ZC6

PSG’s depth is expected to be decisive in the latter stages. The strength of their bench has contributed to Luis Enrique’s side scoring 73% of their league goals this term after the break.

Strasbourg are winless in three matches, and they’ve lost four of their last six games against this opposition. Backing the Parisians to triumph in the second half offers value at 1.64.

Verdict: Both teams to score (1.45) — Strasbourg 1-2 PSG.