PSG vs Strasbourg Prediction & Betting Tips (17 October)

PSG spent the international break at the top of the standings, with a margin of one point over their rival Marseille and their opponent of the day who complete the podium. The French champion, however, did not hold his lead in Lille 1-1 before the break. This shock of the 7th day marked the second meeting where victory eluded the Parisians after their narrow defeat in the Classic in Marseille 1-0. Luis Enrique's players remain a serious leader and distinguished themselves well in the Champions League, with victories at the start of the league phase against Atalanta Bergamo 4-0 and FC Barcelona 1-2. They will travel to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday as a continuation of the European campaign. Strasbourg confirms its new status in the first weeks of competition.

7th in the last financial year, Racing takes 3rd place after 7 days. He conceded his only missteps in Monaco 3-2 on August 31 and just before the break against Marseille 1-2 on September 26, each time winning at the end of the suspense. Otherwise, 5 successes are to the credit of Liam Rosenior and his players including a strong score against Angers 5-0 before the international break. Europeans this season, they opened their Conference League campaign with a 1-2 victory at Slovan Bratislava at the start of the month and will host Polish club Jagiellonia on Thursday. 

The truce was generally beneficial to PSG although Barcola (3 goals in Ligue 1) and promising midfielder Mayulu were injured in the selection. They are uncertain like the Ballon d'Or Dembélé, the precious Désiré Doué (no goals each), captain Marquinhos and the essential Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha and João Neves in midfield, all injured before the break. Selected, the Georgian Kvaratskhelia (1 goal in the Champions League) should be available. The numerous offensive glitches had convinced Luis Enrique to line up Mayulu at the forefront of the attack in the Champions League and start the young Mbaye (17 years old) several times on the right wing.

 Racing is still without central defender Sow, absent for the duration, and midfielder Nzingoula (substitute), selected for selection. The Alsatian club, however, hopes to recover the essential Emegha (4 goals in all competitions) and Nanasi (no goals) in the offensive sector, the less used Oyedele (substitute) in midfield and the defensive rock Sarr. Before the break, Panichelli became Strasbourg's top scorer with his 5 goals in the Championship and young offensive asset Godo (2 goals in Ligue 1) made good use of his playing time.