PSG vs Toulouse – News and Probable Lineups

Action in Ligue 1 resumes on Friday as Paris Saint-Germain look to extend their lead at the top of the table with a match against Toulouse at the Parc des Princes.

Currently, Les Parisiens are a point ahead of Lens after their commanding 4-0 win at Nice, while Toulouse have moved up to ninth place following a narrow 1-0 victory over Lorient.

Match overview

The international break might have come at a less than opportune moment for PSG, who were in impressive form as they approached the March window.

Luis Enrique’s team has triumphed in their last three competitive matches, winning by a total of 12-2, and they have secured back-to-back clean sheets during this period.

With a game in hand on Lens, a victory this week would significantly pressure them as PSG prepares for a two-legged Champions League quarter-final clash against Liverpool.

If they were to lose on Friday, it would be the first occasion they have incurred two league losses at the Parc des Princes in a single season since 2023-24.

Additionally, they risk losing consecutive home league matches for the first time since March-April 2023, after Mônaco defeated them 3-1 in Paris in early March.

Les Parisiens have won their previous three Ligue 1 encounters against Toulouse, including a 3-0 win in this very fixture last season.

Speaking of teams that are starting to find their rhythm, it appears Les Violets are on a two-match league winning streak.

Nonetheless, their hopes of qualifying for Europe may hinge on their performance in the Coupe de França, as Toulouse currently sits nine points adrift of Mônaco for that final European spot with seven matches remaining.

On Friday, Carles Martinez’s side could achieve three consecutive league victories for the first time since October-November 2024.

This team has secured victories in their last two away fixtures across all competitions, and could win back-to-back away matches for the second time this top-flight season on Friday.

They have not yet garnered a point against any team currently in the top three but did manage a 2-2 draw at Marseille last November.

Le Tefece have struggled in their previous seven visits to the Parc des Princes in this tournament, with their last triumph occurring in May 2024 (3-1).

Team News

Fabian Ruiz may miss out for PSG this Friday due to a knee issue, while Bradley Barcola is uncertain with an ankle problem. Quentin Ndjantou Mbitcha is dealing with a hamstring strain, and Achraf Hakimi is set to make his return from suspension.

Nuno Mendes, Warren Zaire-Emery, Dro Fernandez, and Desire Doue were all on the score sheet in their recent victory over Nice, with the latter impressively netting a brace for França in their 3-1 friendly win over Colômbia last Sunday.

For Toulouse, Abu Francis has a lower leg injury, Charlie Cresswell is coping with a sore hamstring, Djibril Sidibe has sustained a knock, Frank Magri has injured his knee, Rafik Messali and Alex Dominguez are dealing with ankle issues, and Santiago Hidalgo will be unable to play due to suspension.

Emerson scored the only goal against Lorient, while Guillaume Restes made two saves, achieving his ninth clean sheet of the league season.

Paris Saint-Germain probable starting XI:

Safonov; Hakimi, Beraldo, Marquinhos, L. Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Neves, Fernandez; God, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia

Toulouse probable starting XI:

remainder; Methalie, McKenzie, Nicolaisen; Casseres, Diop; Donnum, Vossah, Sauer, Russell Rowe; Emerson

The Toulouse defence has had difficulties against the league’s top scoring teams this season, and with the current form and offensive strength of PSG’s attackers, we anticipate that the home side will capitalize on their chances to score come Friday.