Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) return home in search of a reset when they host AS Monaco, the only team to beat them twice in Ligue 1 last season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsPSG were expected to be occupying the top position held by AS Monaco after matchday two, only to be caught napping by both Rennes and Lille when they had to overcome 2-0 deficits on both occasions to settle for a pair of 2-2 away draws.Coupled with last term’s season-ending 2-1 loss across the street at Paris FC, PSG are now on their joint-longest winless run (D2, L1) in this competition since recording four without victory across the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930457##There is no guarantee that their first home outing of the campaign will deliver any better results after Luis Enrique’s side won only three of their final six Ligue 1 home games last season (D1, L2).That included a 3-1 loss to Monaco, who have enjoyed a perfect start to all competitions this season (W4) to summit Ligue 1 and qualify for the league phase of the UEFA Conference League.New manager Filipe Luís has already been compared with the legendary Arsène Wenger, the last Monaco boss to begin a new season with four consecutive competitive wins (1991/92).Matches in Argentina stopped because of MessiThe Principality side finished second that season, as they did in 2017/18 when last kicking off a Ligue 1 term with three straight wins, making for some very positive omens if they are able to continue their recent domination of PSG here.Kick-off: 10:05 PM (Kenyan Time), Friday 04 SeptemberVenue: Parc des Princes, ParisLigue 1 (Matchday 3)Current standings: Monaco – 1st (6 pts) | Paris Saint-Germain – 11th (2 pts)Qualification implications: Monaco seek to maintain a 100% record at the top of the table, while reigning champions PSG urgently need their first win of the domestic campaign to re-enter the European qualification spots.One African to break the transfer recordForm GuideParis Saint-Germain➖ Draw vs Lille (2-2)➖ Draw vs Rennes (2-2)❌ Loss vs Lens (0-1)✅ Win vs Aston Villa (2-1)➖ Draw vs Manchester United (1-1)##NAJAVA_MECA_9930427##Monaco✅ Win vs Marseille (2-0)✅ Win vs Górnik Zabrze (4-1)✅ Win vs Le Havre (1-0)✅ Win vs Górnik Zabrze (3-2)❌ Loss vs Coventry City (0-2)BETTING GUIDE: Real Betis vs Real Madrid, match preview, team news and predictionHead-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Paris Saint-Germain 1-3 Monaco (2026 Ligue 1)Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Monaco (2026 UEFA Champions League)Monaco 2-3 Paris Saint-Germain (2026 UEFA Champions League)Monaco 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain (2025 Ligue 1)Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 Monaco (2025 Ligue 1)##NAJAVA_MECA_9930476##Team NewsParis Saint-Germain❌ Nuno Mendes – Suspended & persistent injury (Out).🟡 Désiré Doué – Subject to late assessment.🟡 Ousmane Dembélé – Rested on matchday 2, subject to late assessment.Champions League debuts get a new twist – and the cards could be worth millionsMonaco❌ Folarin Balogun – Ruled out.❌ Ansu Fati – Calf strain (Out).❌ Takumi Minamino – Cruciate ligament injury (Out).❌ Mohammed Salisu – Cruciate ligament injury (Out).BETTING GUIDE: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool, match preview, team news and predictionPlayer to Watch: Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)Six of Vitinha’s last eight goals for PSG were scored after half-time, whilst he also scored in two of their last three league games at home to Monaco.Operating as the engine room of Luis Enrique's midfield, the Portuguese playmaker leads the team's tempo with his passing volume and elite distribution.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930437##With PSG experiencing early-season defensive vulnerability and back-to-back draws, Vitinha's composure in key transition phases will be vital to unlocking a resilient Monaco block.If PSG are to spark their title defense into life at the Parc des Princes, Vitinha will be at the core of their creative output.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk) Both Teams to Score – Yes🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk) Over 2.5 Total Goals🔴 Long Shot (High Risk) Monaco to Win 2-1He didn't want to leave, but he had to: the emotional story behind Pablo Garcia's Betis exitDisclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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