Paris Saint-Germain vs Reims Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Coupe de France

Paris Saint-Germain vs Reims Preview

• Tournament: Coupe de France
• Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 19:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: Stade de France, Paris

Paris Saint-Germain look to secure their third title of the 2024/25 season when they face Reims in the Coupe de France final on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Paris Saint-Germain vs Reims clash will take place at the Stade de France, Paris, at 19:00 PM GMT.

Paris Saint-Germain have dominated the French football scene in the ongoing campaign. They comfortably won the Ligue 1 title and sit in first place with 81 points from 33 games, and have also won the Trophée des Champions. They look to seal their third title in the Coupe de France, where they've scored 18 goals in five games en route to the final.

Luis Enrique, however, won't let complacency set in his team. He will keep them on their toes to ensure they can properly control the game and be defensively alert to frustrate their opponents. PSG will be aiming to play fast-paced, explosive attacking football to create a plethora of chances and put on an entertaining show to win the finale.

Reims have had a shaky Ligue 1 campaign, being in 14th place with 33 points from 33 games. However, they have excelled in the Coupe de France, winning three of their five matches on penalty shootouts and reaching the final in rather dramatic fashion.

Samba Diawara, however, has to prepare his side for a colossal challenge to defeat this dominant PSG side and win the final. They will need to maintain an extremely stubborn, well-knit defensive line to frustrate the Parisian giants. Reims also needs to be clinical in taking up their chances and finish off whatever they get to cause an upset and win the title.

Paris Saint-Germain Team News

Luis Enrique is fortunate enough to have the majority of his squad fully fit for the cup final. However, Presnel Kimpembe is still a doubt as he is dealing with a foot injury. He will need to pass a late fitness test to be available in the squad.

Reims Team News

Samba Diawara could be without several key squad players for this game. The likes of Reda Khedira (knee), Mohamed Daramy (knee), and Yaya Fofana (ankle) are all recovering from their respective injuries. They'll need to show a miraculous recovery to be available for this one.

Paris Saint-Germain vs Reims Predicted Lineups

Paris Saint-Germain Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Lucas Hernandez

Midfielders: Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Joao Neves

Forwards: Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele

Reims Predicted Lineup (5-4-1):

Goalkeeper: Yehvann Diouf

Defenders: Aurelio Buta, Cedric Kipre, Joseph Okumu, Mory Gbane, Sergio Akieme

Midfielders: Valentin Edoa, Amadou Kone, Ange Martial Tia, Keito Nakamura

Forwards: Jordan Pefok

Paris Saint-Germain vs Reims Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have faced each other on 34 occasions in the past. Out of that, PSG have won 16 times and Reims have come out on top on eight occasions. In their last five meetings, the Parisians have won one game and the other four have been drawn.

Key Players to Watch in Paris Saint-Germain vs Reims

Desire Doue (Paris Saint-Germain)

Desire Doue has been a breath of fresh air for Paris Saint-Germain this season and has been at his explosive best in the Coupe de France. He has scored four goals and provided two assists in five cup games, outperforming his 3.49 xG (expected goals), too. The 19-year-old will look to cap off an impressive cup campaign with an explosive display in the final.

Doue will look to use his impressive pace and unpredictable dribbling skills to glide past players into the danger areas. He will be tasked to find his teammates with clever passes and also try his luck with powerful shots from useful positions to amplify PSG's goal threat and help them to a big win.

Yehvann Diouf (Reims)

Yehvann Diouf has played a major role in helping Reims reach the Coupe de France final with some immaculate performances. He's helped them win two penalty shootouts against AS Monaco and Angers, making 11 saves with a 73.3% save accuracy.

The Rennes skipper will need to inspire his teammates with a perfect performance in his goal. He needs to be at his agile and proactive best in making crucial saves and showcasing insane reflexes to deny PSG's efforts. If Diouf can constantly make key saves to frustrate PSG, he'll automatically raise his side's chances of winning and possibly inspire them to a special win.

Paris Saint-Germain vs Reims Prediction

Paris Saint-Germain and Reims have had almost polar opposite campaigns. While Luis Enrique's side have dominated their way to success, Reims have had to grind and fight their way to the Coupe de France final. This should be a gritty and cagey finale where the majority will see PSG's attack take on Reims' defensive stubbornness.

To their credit, Reims have defied odds and produced some sturdy performances in the Coupe de France so far. They should put up an admirable fight against PSG, but the sheer power and lethality of PSG's frontline should help secure a win.

Predicted Score: Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Reims

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