PSG vs Lille Prediction & Betting Tips (16 January)

Deprived of the leadership chair by a point by RC Lens, PSG can kill two birds with one stone this Friday: regain the lead in the Championship and forget its exit from the track in the Coupe de France in the round of 16. The defending champion was surprised at home on Monday by Paris FC 0-1. An opponent he dominated at the start of the year in Ligue 1 2-1 before lifting the Champions Trophy against OM 2-2, 4-1 TAB. This unexpected setback put an end to a 7-match unbeaten run in all competitions for Luis Enrique's team. She is in the midst of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League before traveling to Sporting in Lisbon on Tuesday.

  LOSC is at the foot of the podium at the end of the first leg of Ligue 1, tied on points with OM, 3rd. Beaten on home soil by Rennes 0-2, the northern club however missed the boat at the start of the year and took the door in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France against Lyon 1-2. The Mastiffs had however reassured their supporters in recent weeks by securing 4 consecutive victories in the Championship. This move of all the dangers will serve as a dress rehearsal before a trip to Celta Vigo in the Europa League, a table in which Lille is virtually qualified for the play-offs. 

As with the last matches, PSG must work without replacement goalkeeper Safonov and the versatile Ndjantou (1 goal, 1 assist in L1) and Lee (1 goal, 2 assists in L1), injured. The coach should also remain without captain Hakimi (right side) and supersub Mbaye (1 goal, 2 assists in L1), even if their selection left the CAN on Wednesday. Finally, the left side with replacement status Lucas Hernandez is uncertain. Pacho and Marquinhos will certainly pair up again in central defense and Dembélé (3 goals, 2 assists in L1) is expected in false nine after starting on the bench in the Coupe de France. The Ballon d'Or and Désiré Doué (3 goals, 1 assist in L1) have been gaining momentum since the end of their convalescence. The Lille group is without captain André (midfielder) and replacements Touré, Verdonk (defenders) and Gomes (midfielder).

All are kept in the infirmary while the Moroccan striker Igamane (5 goals in L1) is missing due to the CAN. Also absent from midfielder Raghouber with little playing time, awaiting departure for Levante. In terms of good news, the defense records the return of captains Mandi and Alexsandro. The second has been nursing a serious injury and has not yet regained enough rhythm to be guaranteed a start at the Parc des Princes.