Paris Saint-Germain vs Saint-Etienne
Coupe de France
Date: Friday, 24 July 2020
Kick-Off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Stade de France (Paris – Saint-Denis)
Paris Saint Germain
PSG should align in the same XI to the side that started Tuesday friendly against Celtic, playing their vaunted 4-4-2.
Juan Bernat was sent off with a calf injury.
Layvin kurzawa begin instead at the back left of Spanish.
With Thomas Meunier has made his exit, Thilo Kehrer should get the nod at right back.
Saint Etienne
Miguel Trauco doubt because of quarantine problems.
Gabriel Silva also been excluded here after being injured in a recent friendly atmosphere, leaving Claude Puel hungry options at left back.
Timothée Kolodziejczak could be an option on the left side of defense, with Harold Moukoudi or Wesley Fofana Loïc Perrin central partnership.
Ryad Boudebouz looked brilliant in the preseason, and should take a central attacking role.
Sergi Palencia could also be part of the front Debuchy at right-back.
Preview Paris Saint-Germain vs Saint-Etienne
When the Ligue 1 campaign was brought to an abrupt halt and eventually ended earlier this year, it has also led to the conclusion of the Coupe de France being delayed due to the global crisis.
However, PSG and Saint-Etienne are now using domestic final cut as another step along the path towards a return to some normalcy.
Of course, both teams will be eager to emerge victorious at the Stade de France, Saint-Etienne in particular who have the opportunity to qualify for the Europa League after only finished in 16th position at the forefront of flight of France.
Nevertheless, the ability to play 90 minutes of competitive action when the majority of their rivals have to wait until August 22 will represent a sort of respite to have little focus during lockdown.
PSG may have had it easy in the final track, with Lyon representing their only opponents who finished the last League campaign 1 in the top 10.
Saint-Etienne came through a showdown with Monaco at the 16 before-third spent slightly Rennes placed in the semifinals.
In preparation for this competition, PSG played two friendly matches following a 9-0 demolition of Le Havre with a 4-0 success over Celtic.
The goals were shared around the team, with chipping Kylian Mbappe Neymar and with only five of the 13 strikes that were deducted in this double head.
Although Saint-Etienne recorded three convincing victories on Rumilly Vallieres, Nice and Sporting Charleroi respectively, it has been six days since their last outing come kickoff Friday night.
Paris Saint-Germain vs AS Saint-Etienne Head-to-head
In 35 head-to-head between the two devices, have a distinct advantage Paris Saint-Germain. They won 22 games, lost eight and drawn five.
In the most recent meeting between the two parties, the Parisian club won comfortably 4-0 thanks to a brace Kylian Mbappe and goals from Neymar and Mauro Icardi.
Guide Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 form W-W-W-W-W-D
PSG vs Saint-Etienne: Prediction
The champions of France will be without thank you against this side Saints considering both their recent performances.
PSG had to face a strong team Lyon in the semifinals. But it was too easy for them Kylian Mbappe lead from the front with a hat trick.
Paris scored five times and won the match 1-5. They scored three or more goals in three cup matches so far. So we can expect a goal fest Friday too.
In the last 16, the Saints had to fight for a victory over second division Paris FC team. The game ended 2-3 in favor of Stephen, but there would not be a return against a strong defensive team like Paris.
They also had trouble scoring against Rennes in the semifinals. Fortunately for them, a late goal gave them access to it.
In the league, the Saints had an average performance attack with a rating average of one goal per game. In short, I expect a game with over 3.5 goals with one team scorer them.
PSG vs Saint-Etienne: Betting Tips
Both teams to score: No @ 1.90 (9/10).
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.85 (6/7).
