Following an emphatic Champions League win, PSG return to Ligue 1 proceedings with a trip to play a shaky Strasbourg side at Stade de la Meinau on Saturday, 17 October.
Strasbourg are winless in three consecutive Ligue 1 games, while Paris Saint-Germain extended their winning run to five games across all competitions by beating Manchester City.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips – powered by our Boylesports bonus code – for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Strasbourg vs PSG key stats
- Strasbourg are unbeaten in back-to-back home league games this term.
- Le Racing have scored three and conceded two on home turf.
- PSG are yet to lose away from home this season in Ligue 1 (D2, W2).
- The Parisians have the second-highest away goals this season (7), one behind Strasbourg.
Strasbourg vs PSG preview: Parisians outshine Le Racing
Strasbourg vs PSG — Tale of the Tape
| Strasbourg | vs | PSG |
|---|---|---|
| 11th | Position | 6th |
| 7 | Points | 11 |
| 11 | Goals For | 11 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 8 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 11th | Home / Away Rank | 1st |
In a shocking result, Strasbourg fell to 2-1 to out-of-form Nice at Allianz Riviera, extending their winless run to three straight games since beating Troyes 6-1 last month.
Hugo Oliveira’s men will be glad to return to play on home turf, where they are undefeated in three games.
Against PSG at the Meinau, Strasbourg have been rather impressive but inconsistent. They have won three, drawn five and lost four of their last 12 H2Hs here.
Four players are expected to miss this clash for Strasbourg: Sebastian Nanasi, Ismael Doukoure, Martial Godo and Joaquin Panichelli.
PSG might have started the season poorly, but they have quickly turned things around with emphatic results, beating Manchester City 4-2 most recently at the Etihad Stadium.
But their defensive record is rather worrying, as they have only one clean sheet in their last five wins.
Luis Enrique’s outfit sit sixth in the league table, their worst position at this stage since Qatar’s 2011 takeover. But only three points are separating them from top dogs Monaco. Senny Mayulu and Alessandro Longoni are the only two players sidelined for PSG.
Strasbourg vs PSG form guide & betting tips
| Strasbourg | vs | PSG |
|---|---|---|
WWDLL |
Last five | WWWWW |
| 11 | Goals For | 16 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 6 |
WWDLL |
Ligue 1 form | DLWWW |
Whispers predicts: Strasbourg 1-3 PSG
Ferran Torres was relegated to the bench against City, but the club’s league top scorer (4) is expected to return to the starting XI on Saturday. Backing him to score anytime at 20/21 (1.95) carries immense value, as per Bet365.
Ten of Strasbourg’s last 11 league games saw both teams score. At 18/25 (1.72), BTTS – Yes offers decent dividends, with PSG conceding regularly across their last three outings. The Parisians have only one Ligue 1 clean sheet this season.
Over 3.5 total goals at 10/11 (1.90) is worth the backing as well, with three of PSG’s last five going over the mark. Strasbourg’s games have been relatively modest, but expect this one to cross 3.5.
> Ferran Torres to score anytime at 20/21 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 18/25 (1.72) | Likelihood: Likely
> Over 3.5 total goals at 10/11 (1.90) | Likelihood: Probable