Metz vs PSG Prediction, Lineups, Injuries, and Team News | Ligue 1

The Stade Saint-Symphorien readies itself for what promises to be the Ligue 1 equivalent of a winter blockbuster, as it will stage a David vs Goliath confrontation, with the script twists potentially penned more by the medical room rather than the tactics board.

FC Metz, who find themselves anchored to the bottom of the table and on a three-game losing streak, will be emphasizing resilience and will likely set up with an intense defense just to make it through the first 45 minutes against the best attack in the league. Paris Saint-Germain comes to Metz knowing that three points are an absolute necessity if they want to remain in the championship mix as the winter break hits.

But Luis Enrique's possession-based approach may be put into jeopardy due to a crippling injury list (Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, and Marquinhos), who provide the necessary width on attack. Thus, it becomes a contest of PSG's strength against Metz's resolve. Check Metz vs PSG Prediction

Metz vs PSG Match Info

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Metz Team News

FC Metz, who find themselves at the foot of the Ligue 1 standings and are badly in need of some much-needed points, have some regulars ruled out ahead of their encounter with Parisians. Metz have Pape Sy, who suffered a concussion, and midfielder Joseph Mangondo, with issues with his knee, sidelined with injuries. Also out will be Urie-Michel Mboula due to a hamstring problem; thus, three are ruled out. Check Metz vs PSG predicted lineups

Metz Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

GK: Fischer

DF: Colin, Gbamin, Sane, Toure

MF: Traore, Deminguet, Sabaly, Hein, Tsitaishvili

FW: Diallo

PSG Team News

Paris Saint-Germain have personnel problems ahead of their league match. As stated in Metz vs PSG preview, their backline will be greatly affected, with Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes ruled out due to ankle/hamstring and thigh problems, respectively. Marquinhos, who is among the world's top 10 centre backs, will miss the game due to muscular fatigue around his right hip. Their striker Ousmane Dembele is doubtful due to illness, as he missed the midweek game. Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier and defender Lucas Beraldo are also doubtful because of ankle and calf problems, respectively.

PSG Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

GK: Safonov

DF: Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Hernandez

MF: Mayulu, Vitinha, Neves

FW: Kang-in, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia

Metz vs PSG Injuries

The defensive crisis at PSG, due to the unavailability of their vital attacking full-backs Hakimi and Mendes (as mentioned in Metz vs PSG preview), would probably make tactician Luis Enrique set a more cautious and less fluid strategy with limited width, and Metz’s injuries, mostly affecting regulars such as Mboula and Sy, would be less likely to impact their basic strategy, which would be defending and counter-attacking against better opponents. After the injury news, let move to Metz vs PSG prediction.

Sportsdunia's Metz vs PSG Prediction

FC Metz's primary focus might be solely on survival, adopting a deep, low-block defensive system to try and frustrate the champions for as long as possible. However, given their league-worst defensive record, if PSG can breach that early resistance, the floodgates might indeed open, converting what starts as patient possession into a decisive rout.

Unfortunately for the home side, they are catching the Parisians at a point where a win might feel non-negotiable, as Luis Enrique’s men are desperate to keep pace with unexpected league leaders Lens and reassert their dominance before the winter break. Check Metz vs PSG preview and Metz vs PSG predicted lineups for more information.

Metz vs PSG Prediction: Metz 0-4 PSG