AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain: Preview, Prediction, Lineups

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Match Preview

The Stade Louis II hosts a pivotal Ligue 1 showdown this Saturday as a struggling AS Monaco welcome league leaders Paris Saint-Germain. The mood in the Principality is tense; Monaco have plummeted to 8th in the table after a dismal run of form, capped by a frustrating 2-2 draw against Cypriot side Pafos FC in the Champions League. Manager Sébastien Pocognoli is under immense pressure to stop the bleeding against the most dangerous attack in France.

In stark contrast, Luis Enrique’s PSG arrive in formidable spirits. Fresh off a chaotic but thrilling 5-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Europe, the Parisians sit comfortably at the summit of Ligue 1. With their attack firing on all cylinders despite injuries to key stars, PSG will look to exploit Monaco’s fragile confidence and extend their lead at the top.

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Quick Match Info

Fixture: AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain
Competition: Ligue 1 (Matchday 14)
Venue: Stade Louis II, Monaco (Capacity: 18,523)
Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
Kickoff Time: 17:00 CET / 16:00 GMT / 21:30 IST
Referee: Clément Turpin
VAR: Benoît Millot (Expected)
TV Channel (UK): TNT Sports
TV Channel (USA): beIN SPORTS
TV Channel (India): Sports18
Live Stream: beIN SPORTS CONNECT (USA), JioCinema / JioStar (India)

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Match Context (2025/26 Season)

AS Monaco:

Position: 8th in Ligue 1 (20 Points).
Form: Crisis. They are winless in their last 3 league games, suffering heavy defeats to Lens (1-4) and Rennes (1-4). The defense has completely collapsed, conceding 25 goals this season.
Current Challenge: Restoring defensive pride without their midfield anchor Denis Zakaria (suspended) and key defender Eric Dier (injured).

Paris Saint-Germain:

Position: 1st in Ligue 1 (30 Points).
Form: Flying. Unbeaten in their last 5 league games. Their attack is averaging over 2 goals per game, and the 5-3 win over Spurs proved they can outscore anyone even when their own defense leaks.
Current Challenge: maintaining focus. With a comfortable lead, complacency is the only enemy against a wounded Monaco side.

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — What’s at Stake

For AS Monaco:

Stopping the Freefall: A loss here could see them drop into the bottom half of the table, a disaster for a club with Champions League ambitions. They need a “statement performance” to save their season.

For Paris Saint-Germain:

Title Control: A win keeps the chasing pack (Marseille and Lens) at arm’s length. Luis Enrique wants to wrap up the title race early to focus on the Champions League knockouts.

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Team Form

AS Monaco (Last 5 Matches):

D vs Pafos FC (2-2 – CL)
L vs Rennes (1-4)
L vs Lens (1-4)
W vs Bodø/Glimt (1-0 – CL)
L vs Paris FC (0-1)

Paris Saint-Germain (Last 5 Matches):

W vs Tottenham (5-3 – CL)
W vs Le Havre (3-0)
W vs Lyon (3-2)
L vs Bayern Munich (1-2 – CL)
W vs Nice (1-0)

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Team News

AS Monaco:

Denis Zakaria: Suspended (Red Card – A massive loss for the midfield battle).
Eric Dier: Out (Calf Injury – Leaves the defense lacking experience).
Christian Mawissa: Out (Hamstring Injury).
Folarin Balogun: Available. The striker returns from his own suspension and will be desperate to score against the champions.
Lukas Hradecky: Expected to start in goal despite the team’s defensive struggles.

Paris Saint-Germain:

Achraf Hakimi: Out (Ankle Injury – Huge blow to their right flank).
Désiré Doué: Out (Hamstring Injury).
Lucas Hernandez: Available. Suspended in Europe but eligible for Ligue 1, he likely starts to rest Nuno Mendes.
Ousmane Dembélé: Returned to the bench vs Spurs; could push for a start here.
Warren Zaïre-Emery: Likely to fill in at Right-Back in Hakimi’s absence.

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Head to Head

08 Feb 2025: PSG 4–1 Monaco
05 Jan 2025: PSG 1–0 Monaco (Super Cup)
19 Dec 2024: Monaco 2–4 PSG
02 Mar 2024: Monaco 0–0 PSG
25 Nov 2023: PSG 5–2 Monaco

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Predicted Lineups

AS Monaco (3-4-2-1):

Pocognoli shifts to a back three to try and stop the leaking goals.

GK: Lukas Hradecky
CB: Jordan Teze
CB: Mohammed Salisu
CB: Thilo Kehrer
RWB: Vanderson
CM: Lamine Camara
CM: Mamadou Coulibaly (Replacing the suspended Zakaria)
LWB: Caio Henrique
CAM: Maghnes Akliouche
CAM: Aleksandr Golovin (C)
ST: Folarin Balogun

Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3):

Enrique rotates slightly after the European thriller. Kvaratskhelia is the man to watch on the left.

GK: Lucas Chevalier
RB: Warren Zaïre-Emery
CB: Marquinhos (C)
CB: Willian Pacho
LB: Lucas Hernandez
CM: Vitinha
CM: João Neves
CM: Fabián Ruiz
RW: Bradley Barcola
ST: Gonçalo Ramos
LW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Impact Bench Options

AS Monaco:

Takumi Minamino: The Japanese attacker is often the spark Monaco needs. If they are chasing the game, his movement between the lines is vital.
Ansu Fati: Has struggled for starts but offers elite finishing ability off the bench.

Paris Saint-Germain:

Ousmane Dembélé: If the game is tight, bringing on one of the world’s best dribblers against tired legs is a cheat code.
Kang-In Lee: Offers technical control and creativity if PSG need to hold onto a lead.

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Tactical Outlook

AS Monaco:

Playing Style: Nervous Containment. Usually an attacking side, Monaco’s recent 4-1 losses will force them to be more cautious. They will look to hit Vanderson and Caio Henrique on the counter, hoping Balogun can isolate PSG’s center-backs.
Weakness: Defensive Transition. Without Zakaria to screen the defense, Monaco’s midfield is soft. PSG’s runners (Vitinha, Neves) will look to bypass Coulibaly and attack the back three directly.

Paris Saint-Germain:

Playing Style: Fluid Dominance. Even without Hakimi, PSG’s right side remains dangerous with Barcola. They will overload the midfield, keep possession, and wait for Kvaratskhelia to create magic 1v1 on the left.
Strength: Scoring Power. They have scored 16 goals in their last 5 games. Monaco’s defense, which conceded 4 to Lens, simply cannot cope with this firepower.

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Key Battles

Matchup	Battle Type	Edge
Vanderson vs. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia	Flank War: Vanderson loves to attack, but Kvara is deadly. If Vanderson leaves space, the Georgian will punish him.	PSG
Mamadou Coulibaly vs. Vitinha	Experience Gap: Coulibaly is talented but young. Vitinha is in world-class form (hat-trick vs Spurs). This mismatch could decide the game.	PSG
Folarin Balogun vs. Marquinhos	Speed Duel: Balogun’s pace is Monaco’s only real threat. Marquinhos must be disciplined and not get caught high up the pitch.	PSG

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Spotlight Players

Maghnes Akliouche (AS Monaco):

The young playmaker is one of the few bright spots in Monaco’s season. He has created the most big chances (6) for his team. If Monaco are to score, it will likely come from his vision.

Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain):

The Portuguese maestro is playing the football of his life. Coming off a stunning hat-trick against Tottenham, he is the heartbeat of this PSG side. His ability to shoot from distance and control tempo makes him unplayable right now.

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Fan Reactions

AS Monaco Fans:

“No Zakaria against PSG? We might as well forfeit. We need a miracle.”

“Hradecky needs to turn into Superman. If we defend like we did against Rennes, it’ll be 0-5.”

PSG Fans:

“Vitinha is better than prime Verratti right now. Don’t @ me.”

“Monaco are leaking goals for fun. This should be an easy 3 points to keep us top.”

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Match-Defining Factors

Zakaria’s Absence: Monaco’s midfield has looked lost without him. PSG’s technical trio (Vitinha/Ruiz/Neves) should dominate possession comfortably.
Monaco’s Confidence: Conceding 8 goals in two league games destroys morale. If PSG score early, Monaco heads could drop, leading to a rout.
Set Pieces: Monaco are vulnerable defensively, but they have height with Salisu/Kehrer. A set-piece goal might be their best chance of an upset.

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Prediction

Score Prediction: AS Monaco 1–3 Paris Saint-Germain

Betting Insights:

Outcome: PSG to Win.
Total Goals: Over 3.5 Goals (Monaco’s defense is broken; PSG’s attack is elite).
Anytime Goalscorer: Bradley Barcola or Vitinha.

Analysis: It is impossible to back Monaco right now. Their defense is in shambles, they are missing their best midfielder, and they are facing the best team in the league. PSG are scoring for fun and have too much quality in every position. Expect a comfortable win for the Parisians, with Monaco grabbing a consolation goal.

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — Final Word

Paris Saint-Germain are a juggernaut rolling towards another title, while AS Monaco are a team in crisis desperately looking for a lifeline. The absence of Denis Zakaria tips the scales heavily in favor of the visitors. Expect fireworks from PSG’s attack and a long afternoon for the home fans at Stade Louis II.

AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain — FAQs

When is the Monaco vs PSG match?

The match kicks off on Saturday, 29 November 2025, at 17:00 CET (21:30 IST).

Is Achraf Hakimi playing?

No, Achraf Hakimi is out with an ankle injury.

Who is replacing the suspended Denis Zakaria?

Young midfielder Mamadou Coulibaly is expected to step into the midfield pivot for Monaco.

Where can I watch the match in India?

You can watch live on Sports18 and stream on JioCinema / JioStar.

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