Fifth-place Strasbourg travel west to the French capital to take on newly-promoted dark horses Paris FC in the fifth round of Ligue 1 fixtures at Stade Jean Bouin on Sunday, 21 September.
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Paris FC vs Strasbourg prediction: A draw to be played out
Key stats
- Paris FC are undefeated in back-to-back Ligue 1 matches.
- Only PSG have committed fewer fouls (30) than Paris FC’s 36 this term.
- All of Strasbourg’s league wins have been via 1-0 scorelines.
- Le Racing have lost just once across six competitive games this campaign.
Correct score prediction: Paris FC 1-1 Strasbourg
Paris FC began their Ligue 1 campaign with successive defeats, but have since picked themselves up impressively with back-to-back victories. Despite only two sides conceding more than Paris FC’s nine goals so far, Stephane Gilli’s men remain a side to be wary of.
Strasbourg have impressed more than most as well, going undefeated in five of their opening six games across all competitions. Their only loss arrived against Monaco, with Takumi Minamino netting a 96th-minute strike to upset Le Racing two matchdays ago.
Both sides have grabbed attention with sensational performances, and we see them sharing spoils in a closely-fought draw at Stade Jean Bouin.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Dark horses for the win
- HOME: 11/8 (2.37) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Paris FC have won each of their last 10 home games in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 combined, the longest current streak in the five major European leagues. As bookies indicate with 11/8 (2.37) odds, they might just edge to victory with a 42.1% win probability rate.
Strasbourg, meanwhile, have lost 11 of their last 18 away games at promoted Ligue 1 sides since returning to the top-flight in 2017/18. They are priced a 9/5 (2.80) odds – suggesting a 35.7% chance of success.
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Most recent H2Hs: A while since they last met
Across their last five H2Hs in the Championnat National, Paris FC have won twice, while Strasbourg have just one victory – in their last meeting in January 2015. Paris FC have lost only one of their six home games against Strasbourg across all competitions, last tasting a H2H defeat in September 1978 in Ligue 1.
France National 30/01/15
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France National 22/08/14
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Paris FC preview: Few absentees
Otavio sits out following a red card against Brest. Pierre-Yves Hamel, Jonathan Ikone and Hamari Traore are also sidelined in the long run.
Predicted lineup: Trapp (GK), Chergui, Mbow, Kolodziejczak, De Smet, Lees-Melou, Kebbal, M. Lopez, Marchetti, Simon & Geubbels
Last five matches:
- Brest 1-2 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- Paris FC 3-2 Metz (Ligue 1)
- Marseille 5-2 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- Nantes 0-1 Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1)
- Nantes 2-3 Paris FC (Club Friendly)
Strasbourg preview: A huge list of absentees
Few big names are missing for the visitors: Emanuel Emegha, Julio Enciso, Saidou Sow, Sebastian Nanasi and Abakar Sylla. Meanwhile, Lucas Hogsberg and Rabby Nzingoula are suspended with red cards.
Predicted lineup: Penders (GK), Sarr, Coulibaly, Doukoure, Luis, Paez, Chilwell, Amougou, Barco, Panichelli & Lemarechal
Last five matches:
- Strasbourg 1-0 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
- Monaco 3-2 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
- Brondby 2-3 Strasbourg (UEFA Conference League)
- Strasbourg 1-0 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- Strasbourg 0-0 Brondby (UEFA Conference League)
Player to watch: Ilan Kebbal
Algeria international Kebbal has been on fire since the start of the season. Although he failed to score on the opening matchday, he has since netted three goals and registered an assist in four games so far, lifting himself to the top of goalscoring charts. Expect the 27-year-old mercurial midfielder to make a difference against Le Racing