PSG vs Paris FC Prediction & Betting Tips (12 January)

Return to the Coupe de France for a PSG team which had just won the Champions Trophy, at the end of the suspense against Marseille 2-2, 4-1 TAB. The French Champion lifted his first title of the year after returning to Ligue 1 with a success, against Paris FC 2-1. However, he remains one point ahead of Lens, the impressive leader at the end of the first leg. Luis Enrique's players are undefeated in all competitions for 7 matches. In the Coupe de France, they began the defense of their title brilliantly against Fontenay-le-Comte N3; 0-4, fifth division resident.

 Paris FC made a good impression at the start of the season before gradually losing momentum. Enough to raise questions in the fight for maintenance since the promoted ranks 15th in Ligue 1, with a cushion of 2 points on the virtual play-off. Beaten on the same pitch at the Parc des Princes 2-1 on the occasion of its first outing in 2026, the Ile-de-France club recorded a sixth match in a row without a win in the Championship, 2 draws, 4 defeats. He took a good breath of fresh air at the end of 2025, winning victory against Raon-l'Etape R1; 0-3 for his debut in the Coupe de France. 

PSG should approach this round of 16 without the same absentees as for the Champions Trophy, starting with Hakimi (holder full-back) and the promising Mbaye, still in the running for the CAN. The versatile Kang-in Lee and Ndjantou remain on the floor, the same goes for goalkeeper number 2 Safonov. In the goal, Chevalier is coming off a penalty shootout against OM but his coach could prefer the young Marin, who played in the 32nd final. It is possible that some executives will be left to rest in relation to the Champions Trophy. During this summit match, Dembélé (6 goals in all competitions) scored in a third match in a row and Gonçalo Ramos (10 TCC goals) saved PSG from a defeat at the end of added time.

 The PFC is harmed by several major absences. While the holders Chergui, Traoré (defenders), Kebbal (6 goals, 4 assists in L1), Krasso (2 goals, 2 assists in L1) and Simon (involved in 5 goals in L1) remain in the race for the CAN with their respective selections, midfielder Lees-Melou is on the floor. The secondary elements Dicko, Alakouch and Hamel should also give up this part. Coach Stéphane Gilli should also make a turnover in the starting goal for Nkambadio to the detriment of former PSG player Kevin Trapp.