PSG vs Toulouse prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2024-05-11 19:00.
[p]Despite being knocked out of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals by Borussia Dortmund in midweek, the visit of Toulouse on Sunday is sure to be a day of celebration for PSG, albeit a little muted. With a 12th Ligue 1 title in the bag, the Parisians will receive their trophy in the wake of this game, and it’s a historical one to receive, as they’ll be the last side to ever lift the Hexagoal before it gets replaced next season amidst Ligue 1’s rebranding![/p]
[p]It won’t be celebrations all round though, as this will be Kylian Mbappé’s last-ever run out at the Parc des Princes in a PSG shirt after he confirmed in a heartfelt message on social media to the PSG fans that he will be departing at the end of the season. He’ll hope to help his team sign off their home league campaign on a high, and with 11 wins from their last 12 home league games against Toulouse, there appears every chance, while simply avoiding defeat would see PSG equal their second-longest unbeaten top-flight run (27 games) in history. [/p]
[p]Playing for precious little besides pride in mid-table, few know what to expect from a Toulouse side who could yet mathematically finish in the top half, but also as low as 13th. A 2-1 home defeat to fellow mid-table lingerers Montpellier diminished their chances of realistically finishing in the top nine, but hitting the road might just hold the key to a late charge for a side who’ve won six of their last seven away league games (L1).[/p]
[p]The fact five of those wins came by one goal margins suggests if they’re to rain on PSG’s parade here they’ll have to survive some hairy moments. The incentive of winning four successive Ligue 1 away games in a single season for the very first time will be added motivation, but with Ligue 1’s joint-worst points conversion record when scoring first this season (1.64 – W5, D3, L3), even a lead wouldn’t necessarily guarantee victory.  [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Outgoing PSG star Mbappé has scored in each of his last three H2Hs against Toulouse, none of which arrived earlier than the 40th minute. Of Vincent Sierro’s seven goals for Toulouse this season, only one has come from open play, with five from the penalty spot and one a free-kick. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Seven of the last 11 Ligue 1 H2Hs saw a goalless first half. [/p]