Paris Saint Germain vs Le Mans

Paris Saint Germain have been in strong form, securing three wins and two draws in their last six matches, with their only defeat coming against Monaco in early September. Since that loss, they have responded emphatically by scoring six times against Slovan Bratislava and picking up back-to-back league wins away at Stade Brestois 29 and Marseille. Conversely, Le Mans have found wins harder to come by, managing only one victory in their last six fixtures. Their recent record features three draws and two defeats, including a loss in a friendly match against Guingamp at the start of October. While they have shown an ability to find the net, their defensive lapses have hindered their progress in recent league outings.

There is little history between these two sides on our record, with very few meetings to draw upon.

• D. Sidibe is reported suspended for Le Mans.
• Paris Saint Germain have ruled out N. Mendes, O. Dembele and S. Mayulu, with F. Torres and W. Zaire-Emery in doubt.
• Le Mans have ruled out A. Bourabaa, with E. Colas and L. Buades in doubt.
• Paris Saint Germain have averaged 24 shots per match across their recent outings.
• Le Mans have averaged slightly less possession than their opponents in recent matches.

Paris Saint Germain hold a clear advantage in recent momentum, having stabilized their form with consecutive wins heading into this fixture. While Le Mans have shown they can score, their defensive record and the lack of a recent win away from home suggest they face a difficult task at the Parc des Princes. The hosts possess the stronger recent record and home advantage, making them the likely side to dictate the flow of the match.

The formation for Le Mans under coach Patrick Videira is not on record.