Prediction: PSG vs Toulouse

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Looking to widen their buffer at the top of the Ligue 1 table, PSG will welcome Toulouse to the French capital on Friday night.

PSG

Starting with the hosts, while PSG might find themselves at the heart of a real Champions League struggle, the French giants have embarked on another domestic romp. Heading into November’s international break with an action-packed 4-2 win away at Angers, Luis Enrique’s men mark their return from the fortnight interval holding a six-point buffer over the chasing pack. Signing off October with a sensational 3-0 romp against bitter rivals Marseille, the former Barcelona boss will be calling on his squad to simply lay down another marker on Friday night. However, although the reigning Ligue 1 champions might have registered a staggering 33 goals in their first 11 top flight appearances, PSG have continued to gain an unwanted reputation for their defensive struggles. Including a 2-1 loss against Spanish giants Atletico Madrid earlier in the month, Enrique’s side have recorded just two clean sheets from any of their previous 10 matchups across all competitions.

Team News

Yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this season after sustaining a long-term knee injury, PSG will once again be without French international Lucas Hernandez on Friday night. However, featuring for Ecuador over the international break, summer recruit Willian Pacho could make a full return.

Bagging a brace away at Angers prior to the fortnight interval and already recording 10 Ligue 1 strikes this season, the red-hot Bradley Barcola will play a leading role here. With continued speculation over his future in Paris, Randal Kolo Muani will have to settle for a spot on the bench this weekend.

Toulouse

As for the visitors, while Toulouse might mark their return from November’s international break pencilled in as a landslide underdog, Les Violets were enjoying quite the flurry. Heading into the fortnight interval with a stellar 2-0 victory away at Rennes, Carles Martinez Novell should find the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Signing off October with a shock 3-0 romp against Montpellier, the one-time Barcelona coach should be relishing a trip to Paris on Friday night. Continuing to skyrocket their way up the Ligue 1 table and marking their return battling it out in the top-half, Toulouse have won each of their last three appearances by an aggregate score of 6-0. Despite facing a stern challenge this weekend, Novell’s side will certainly be excited by their most recent trip to the capital. Storming their way to a famous 3-1 victory back on May 12th, Les Violets will be confident about asking some real questions.

Team News

Dealing with an ankle injury prior to November’s fortnight interval, Toulouse are once again sweating over the fitness of Danish defender Rasmus Nicolaisen. However, aside from the former Midtjylland starlet, Les Violets have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh concerns to worry about.

Finding the net against Rennes earlier in the month and now registering three goals in his last four Ligue 1 appearances, former Bournemouth striker Joshua King will lead the line this weekend. Featuring for Venezuela over the International break, Cristian Casseres will partner Vincent Sierro in the middle of the park.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Toulouse last travelled to PSG back on May 12th, Les Violets collected a famous 3-1 victory.
• Despite their Champions League issues, PSG mark their return holding a six-point buffer at the top of the Ligue 1 table.
• Toulouse have won each of their last three Ligue 1 appearances by an aggregate score of 6-0.
• Likewise, Friday’s guests have recorded five goals in their last two Ligue 1 showdowns on the road.
• PSG have recorded just two clean sheets from any of their last 10 appearances across all competitions.

Conclusion

While PSG might open Friday’s showdown in the capital pencilled in as a landsite contender, the reigning French champions could face a potential banana skin. Hit with an infamous 3-1 defeat when they welcomed Toulouse to town back on May 12th, Les Violets were enjoying a sensational flurry prior to November’s international break. With Enrique’s camp continuing to show some glaring defensive issues so far this season, we could be treated to an enjoyable showdown on Friday night.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet