Metz vs PSG prediction, preview, team news and more | Ligue 1 2023-24

Metz will welcome Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to Stade Saint-Symphorien in their final Ligue 1 match of the 2023-24 campaign on Sunday. The hosts are set to play in the relegation playoffs to retain their top-flight status unless they win by a 12-goal margin.

The hosts have suffered three consecutive losses in Ligue 1 and fell to a 2-1 away loss to Strasbourg. Georges Mikautadze scored in the 54th minute but goals from Emanuel Emegha and Andrey Santos after the 89th minute helped Strasbourg register a comeback win.

The visitors returned to winning ways after four games in all competitions in their midweek league meeting against Nice with a 2-1 away triumph. First-half goals from Bradley Barcola and Yoram Zague helped them secure an unassailable lead.

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Metz vs PSG Head-to-Head

The two teams have crossed paths 82 times in all competitions thus far. As expected, the visitors have the upper hand in these meetings with 49 wins. The hosts have just 18 wins against the capital club and 15 games have ended in draws.

The visitors are on a 14-game winning streak against the hosts and recorded a 3-1 home win in the reverse fixture in December.

Metz form guide (Ligue 1): L-L-L-W-W

PSG form guide (Ligue 1): W-L-D-W-W

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Metz vs PSG Team News

Metz

Maxime Colin will miss the match with an ankle injury and Papa Diallo is also expected to sit this one out with an ear infection. Mattheiu Udol is back in training and should start from the bench. Joel Asoro and Benjamin Tetteh are long-term absentees.

Injured: Maxime Colin, Papa Diallo, Joel Asoro, Benjamin Tetteh

Doubtful: None

Suspended: None

PSG

Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, and Sergio Rico are long-term absentees while Layvin Kurzawa has also not been included in the squad for a long time and should sit this one out.

Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, and Keylor Navas were rested against Nice and could be on the bench here, as Luis Enrique will look to keep them well-rested for the Coupe de France final.

Injured: Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, Sergio Rico

Doubtful: Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Keylor Navas, Layvin Kurzawa

Suspended: None

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Metz vs PSG Predicted XI

Metz Predicted XI (4-5-1): Alexandre Oukidja; Sadibou Sané, Ismael Traore, Christophe Herelle, Fali Candé; Lamine Camara, Kevin N'Doram, Ablie Jallow, Danley Jean Jacques, Cheikh Sabaly; Georges Mikautadze

PSG Predicted XI (4-3-3): Arnau Tenas; Yoram Zague, Marquinhos, Milan Skriniar, Lucas Beraldo; Warren Zaïre-Emery, Vítinha, Fabian Ruiz; Kang-in Lee, Goncalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola

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Metz vs PSG Prediction

Les Grenats have suffered three consecutive defeats in Ligue 1, conceding seven goals while scoring just four times. They have lost three of their last four home games in the league and might struggle here. They have suffered 14 consecutive losses against the visitors, including six on the spin at home.

Les Parisiens have already secured the league title, and this match is just a formality for them. They played with a young squad on Wednesday against Nice, and a similar starting XI is expected to be fielded by Enrique here.

They will look to focus on the Coupe de France final against Lyon next Saturday and might rest key players here. Nonetheless, they have enough squad depth to eke out a narrow win.

Prediction: Metz 1-2 PSG