Monaco v Paris Saint-Germain: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain face a test of their title credentials when they travel to third-place Monaco on Wednesday.

PSG are seven points clear of the hosts so a victory for Luis Enrique's men would be a big boost in their title defence as the top two from last season go head-to-head again.

This is the final Ligue 1 game of 2024 as this eagerly-anticipated fixture has been brought forward a fortnight because the two teams are set to play in the French Super Cup in Qatar at the start of January.

Monaco v Paris Saint-Germain betting tips and predictions

Paris Saint-Germain to win to nil - 11/4

Despite the two sides being in the top three in Ligue 1, they approach this clash in contrasting form.

PSG are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions, winning the last two, while Monaco have only won one of their last five games.

It's no surprise to see the defending French champions favourites to come out on top then, but for better value backing PSG to win while also collecting a clean sheet may be the way to go.

Enrique's men have kept clean sheets in five of their 15 Ligue 1 matches so far and these two sides have conceded the joint-fewest amount of goals in the top flight, with 12.

Those stats suggest there may not be a bagful of goals on offer for the visitors, with Monaco well used to keeping it tight, but the leaders should get the job done without conceding.

Last season PSG won 5-2 at home against Monaco, before the pair drew 0-0 at the Stade Louis-II in March and this clash should be more in keeping with the latter meeting rather than the mad goal-fest that played out at Parc des Princes, even if the visitors are tipped to eventually prevail.

Under 2.5 goals - 6/4

Monaco know they can ill-afford to lose this game if they are to be involved in the title race this term so Adi Hutter will probably have to come up with a game-plan to try and nullify their confident opponents first of all.

That approach may work to begin with and help to keep the goals at a minimum but PSG are expected to come out on top overall as their dominance should tell.

Keeping out a side that are comfortably the top-scorers in the division with 40 goals will be extremely tough for Monaco but they can restrict them as their well-drilled defence works hard.

There have not been an abundance of goals in PSG and Monaco's games in all competitions recently, with two of Monaco's last three matches and three of Les Parisiens' last five all going under 2.5 goals.

Ousmane Dembele to score anytime - 12/5

Ousmane Dembele has enjoyed a solid campaign for PSG, scoring six league goals and also weighing in with six assists.

His creativity and threat in the final third are well regarded and Dembele can make an impact against Monaco by getting on the scoresheet in the Principality.

The 27-year-old netted the opener in Sunday's 3-1 home win over Lyon to end a frustrating run in front of goal for him - that strike was his first since he grabbed the winner over Lens at the start of November.

However, despite a lack of goals overall recently, the France international has still been getting opportunities in and around the penalty area.

Dembele has attempted 14 shots in his last six club outings, of which six have been on target, and he can improve his goal stats by hurting Monaco and converting on Wednesday.

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Monaco v Paris Saint-Germain odds

Monaco - 3/1
Draw - 14/5
Paris Saint-Germain - 17/20

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