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

Paris Saint-Germain will be looking to move 13 points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table when they welcome third-placed Monaco to the Parc des Princes on Friday evening.

Les Parisiens have built up a 10-point lead over Marseille in second after 20 games of the campaign, with Monaco a further three points in arrears.

Stopping PSG from winning a record-extending 13th French title looks a tall order for the chasing pack and Luis Enrique's side can take another step towards defending their crown by landing a 16th domestic league win of the season.

Paris Saint-Germain v Monaco betting tips and predictions

Paris Saint-Germain to win and both teams to score - 6/4

PSG are yet to taste Ligue 1 defeat this term, winning 15 and drawing five of their 20 assignments, and they head into this fixture on the back of a comfortable 2-0 Coupe de France victory over Le Mans in which they were able to rest several first-team players.

Les Parisiens have suffered just one defeat at home, that coming against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, with their last domestic loss at the Parc des Princes coming on 12th May 2024.

Goals have been flowing with ease for Enrique's troops, who have scored a division-leading 54 goals and last failed to find the back of the net at home against Borussia Dortmund on 7th May last year.

While PSG also boast a solid defensive record, conceding just 19 times in Ligue 1, they have kept just one clean sheet from their last eight matches in all competitions and let fifth-tier Espaly bag twice against them in the last-32 stage of the Coupe de France during this period.

Les Parisiens have gone five home fixtures in a row without shutting out their opponents and that should give Monaco, who will be eager for revenge after January's Trophee des Champions final defeat to PSG, hope they can get on the scoresheet.

Les Rouge et Blanc slotted four past Auxerre last time out in a 4-2 success, that triumph coming two games after they edged past Rennes 3-2 in a thrilling encounter.

Both of those victories came on home soil and Monaco's road form has been a cause for concern, with the club failing to win any of their last five away assignments.

Adi Hutter's side have managed to score in three of their last four away fixtures and they should be able to get on the scoresheet again, albeit it is likely to be in a losing cause.

Ousmane Dembele anytime goalscorer - 13/8

France international Ousmane Dembele has been in scintillating form since mid-December with 14 goals scored from his last eight appearances in all competitions.

After a slow start to the campaign, the 27-year-old has really hit his stride and he heads into this fixture looking for a third hat-trick in a row, following triples against Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League and Brest in Ligue 1.

PSG have been drawn against Brest in the play-off phase of the UEFA Champions League, with the first leg taking place on 11th February at Stade de Roudourou, but first Les Parisiens will have to focus on this Monaco clash.

Dembele scored the only goal in the Trophee des Champions victory over Monaco last month and given his superb record in front of goal, he offers great value at 13/8 to net at any time on Friday.

Thilo Kehrer to have over 0.5 shots - 5/6

Former players always seem to haunt their ex-employers and Thilo Kehrer, who played for PSG from 2018-2022, will be hoping he can derail the hosts' title charge.

The 28-year-old defender has scored five goals this season, the most recent of those coming last time out against Auxerre, and the 10/1 available on him to score at any time is appealing.

However, the safer play may be to back the Germany international to attempt just one shot, something he has managed to do in four of his last five appearances.

For those wanting a bigger price, the 11/4 on Kehrer to have at least one shot on target could be worth looking into, as he has had over 0.5 attempts on target in three of his last five outings.

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Paris Saint-Germain v Monaco odds

Paris Saint-Germain - 4/9
Draw - 9/2
Monaco - 9/2

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