PSG vs Monaco prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2023-11-23 20:00.
It took three months for Paris Saint-Germain to finally ascend to the summit of Ligue 1 just before the international break, with their 3-0 victory over Reims extending their impressive streak to five straight league wins, all of which saw them net exactly three goals. This upcoming game is an excellent opportunity to strengthen their position at the top, as a victory would extend their lead to six points over Monaco, who sit third ahead of the round.
While the Parisians' attack is in excellent form, the defence has been doing its part as well, especially at Parc des Princes, where they haven't conceded a single goal across their last five competitive outings (W5). However, history suggests that continuing this streak will be a challenge, as PSG have managed only one clean sheet in the last 12 home H2Hs in Ligue 1, with the record across those meetings split perfectly (W3, D6, L3).
Visiting Monaco make the long trip to the French capital after a goalless draw against newly-promoted Le Havre, although coach Adi Hütter described the result as a “good point earned” after the game. With only one win in three top-flight matches (D1, L1), the Monégasques need points to maintain their four-point buffer over fourth-placed Lille in their quest for a direct qualification to the UEFA Champions League.
Improvement is badly needed on the road if Monaco are to improve on last season's run to sixth spot, as they have emerged victorious only once across their previous five away games in the top-flight (D3, L1), while failing to score in the last two. These recent offensive struggles on their travels are particularly concerning, given that they have only recorded one clean sheet in 11 away matches in Ligue 1.
Players to watch: PSG will hope Ousmane Dembélé can make an impact early in the game again, as he has opened the scoring in five of his previous six goalscoring appearances. Aiming to eclipse him will be Wissam Ben Yedder, who has been Monaco’s last scorer in four of the last six matches he scored in.
Hot streak: None of the previous 12 Ligue 1 H2Hs have witnessed a goalless first half.