PSG vs Flamengo Prediction: Brazilian Side Face Champions League Winners in Intercontinental Cup Final

European Champions PSG will be aiming to lift their first World Trophy when they take on the South American champions Flamengo on Thursday. Find out more about the match from PSG vs Flamengo prediction, PSG vs Flamengo preview, PSG vs Flamengo injuries and PSG vs Flamengo predicted lineups.

PSG vs Flamengo Preview

PSG nearly conquered the world after a terrific season under Luis Enrique. They swept France and Europe and were a game away from becoming the champions of the world. Chelsea denied their dream by thumping them in the finals of the Club World Cup. This season, PSG have been hit hard by injuries and are suffering the after-effects of a long season. They are second in Ligue 1 standings and had some crushing results in the Champions League. The Parisiens earned a ticket to the Intercontinental Cup finals as the Champions of Europe. They will be hopeful of lifting a first world title when they meet a Brazilian side for just the second time ever.

Flamengo had a delightful end to the season back home. They pipped Palmerias to the league title and beat them in the Copa Libertadores as well. Filipe Luis' side have only once in two months and are in ominous form. Having won the trophy back in 1981, they are looking to repeat those feats. They won the Challenger Cup (vs Pyramids) and the Derby of the Americas (vs Cruz Azul) at this tournament and are a victory away from a famous title. They are playing a French team for the first time in a competitive fixture and will be hoping their acclimatisation will help them in the finals.

PSG vs Flamengo Match Info

Match Name: Intercontinental Cup, The Final

Stadium Name: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar

Kickoff Time: 17th December 2025, 20:00 AST

PSG Team News

Enrique will be expected to make plenty of changes to the team that beat Metz in the league. Lucas Chevalier is expected to take his place in the lineup after recovering from a swollen ankle. Midfield lynchpin Joao Neves will start. Ousmane Dembele is expected to return alongside Desire Doue and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia. Nuno Mendes will be raring to start at left-back as well.

PSG Predicted XI (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Chevalier

Defenders: Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes

Midfielders: Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz

Forwards: Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia

Flamengo Team News

Flamengo have a couple of questionable injuries that might force some changes. Gonzalo Plata will be expected to lead the line as Everton takes the left wing spot. The midfield pairing of Jorginho and Pulgar will run the show.

Flamengo Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Rossi

Defenders: Varela, Danilo, Pereira, Sandro

Midfielders: Pulgar, Jorginho

Forwards: Carrascal, De Arrascaeta, Everton; Plata

PSG vs Flamengo Injuries

PSG's injury worries have subsided recently, and Flamengo havea couple of starters out due to injuries.

PSG injuries

Here are PSG's injuries against Flamengo

Flamengo Injuries

Here are Flamengo's injuries against PSG

PSG vs Flamengo Prediction

PSG will be keen to avoid complacency as they meet Flamengo as the favourites. The South Americans, meanwhile, will view this match as one final push to end their season on the highest of highs. However, the European champions are expected to make their quality count and lift the title.

SportsDunia's PSG vs Flamengo Prediction: PSG 2-1 Flamengo