Newly crowned Intercontinental Cup champions Paris Saint-Germain return to France to play fifth-tier side Vendee Fontenay Foot in the Coupe de France at Nantes’ Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday, 20 December.
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Fontenay vs Paris Saint-Germain prediction: Only one winner here
Key stats
- Fontenay have won back-to-back Coupe de France fixtures.
- They have scored nine goals and conceded just once in the process.
- PSG are undefeated in their previous four matches across all competitions.
- Les Parisiens are in search of their third successive CDF title.
Correct score prediction: Fontenay 0-5 Paris Saint-Germain
Fontenay, who have not been playing regularly except for the Coupe de France, arrive in Nantes to tussle against the Goliaths of French football in perhaps their biggest match in history. Loic Lambert’s outfit opened their cup campaign with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Chamalieres, before beating Chateauroux 4-1 in the last round.
Since losing to Monaco in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain have bounced back with three victories from four competitive games – most recently beating Copa Libertadores title holders Flamengo in the Intercontinental Cup final in Doha, Qatar.
Luis Enrique’s men are undoubtedly the overwhelming favourites in what is bound to be Fontenay’s most challenging match yet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Polar odds
- HOME: 55/1 (56.00) – 1.7%
- DRAW: 13/1 (14.00) – 7.1%
- AWAY: 1/20 (1.05) – 95.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Fontenay have won back-to-back outings by a 9-1 margin, and are seeking their first round of 32 appearance since 2013. Understandably, the faux-hosts are backed by odds of 55/1 (56.00), indicating a 1.7% chance of success at Stade de la Beaujoire.
Paris Saint-Germain will be brimming with confidence after claiming their first-ever international trophy. The visitors are priced at 1/20 (1.05) odds, implying a 95.2% probability of success away in Nantes.
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Most recent H2Hs: Maiden meeting
Paris Saint-Germain and the Championnat National 3 side have never played each other before, adding a layer of curiosity to this encounter.
Fontenay preview: Can they keep PSG at bay?
Loic Lambert will travel to Nantes with a fully-fit squad to face PSG.
Predicted lineup: Renou (GK), Ernault, Moisdon, Leriche, Bremond, Vinet, Belbachir, Bisleau, Keita, Millimono & Diawara
Last five matches:
- Fontenay 4-1 Chateauroux (Coupe de France)
- Fontenay 0-0 Chamalieres (4-3 on penalties) (Coupe de France)
- Fontenay 1-2 ESOF La Roche (Coupe de France)
- Saumur Olympique 0-0 Fontenay (4-2 on penalties)(Coupe de France)
- Fontenay 0-1 Stade Poitevin (Club Friendly)
PSG preview: All eyes on a victory
Enrique still misses the services of Achraf Hakimi, while Lucas Chevalier is also expected to sit out.
Predicted lineup: Safonov (GK), Zaire-Emery, Kamara, Zabarnyi, Berlado, Neves, Mayulu, Ruiz, Mbaye, Ramos & Ndjantou
Last five matches:
- PSG 1-1 Flamengo (2-1 on penalties) (Intercontinental Cup)
- Metz 2-3 PSG (Ligue 1)
- Athletic Bilbao 0-0 PSG (UEFA Champions League)
- PSG 5-0 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- Monaco 1-0 PSG (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Ibrahim Mbaye
Mbaye came on for PSG in the first half of extra time and put in a decent performance in the final 30 minutes against Flamengo. However, perhaps one of his best displays this season came two matches ago against Metz as he provided two assists in a 3-2 victory. Expect him to cause Fontenay’s inexperienced backline some real problems.