Match of the 20th round of the Ligue 1 between RC Strasbourg Alsace and Paris Saint-Germain will take place 1 february at Stade de la Meinau. RC Strasbourg Alsace vs Paris Saint-Germain: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
RC Strasbourg Alsace
RC Strasbourg Alsace returned to the race for European spots. Before the round started, the team was 7th, only 1 point behind the top six. The side improved its ambitions after two consecutive league wins. First it beat Metz at home (2:1), then it surprisingly won away at Lille (4:1). It is also worth noting that prior to this, the team had gone five Ligue 1 matches without a victory (2 draws and 3 losses).
- No more than three goals were scored in 7 of the last 8 league matches.
- In the previous 20 home Ligue 1 matches, the side suffered just 3 defeats (13 wins and 4 draws).
- The team scored in 14 of the last 15 home league matches.
Potential RC Strasbourg Alsace Lineup (4-5-1)*
RC Strasbourg Alsace: Maik Penders – Ben Chilwell, Ismael Dukure, Mamadou Sarr, Gela Doue – Valentin Barco, Diegu Moreira, Samir El-Murabet, Marshal Godo, Julio Enciso – Joaquin Panichelli.
Defender Andrew Omobamidele, midfielders Maxi Oyedele and Matis Amugu, and forward Emmanuel Emega are out due to injuries. Midfielder Valentin Barco will miss the match due to suspension. Note the transfer of forward Kendry Paes to River Plate.
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain took advantage of Lens's defeat last round and regained the lead in the table. The gap is currently two points. The side played its last match away, where it narrowly beat Angers 1:0. That was the fifth consecutive league victory and the second straight match without conceding. In addition, Paris Saint-Germain led the league in attack with 41 goals scored, and in defense with 15 conceded.
- The club has failed to lose in 13 of the last 14 Ligue 1 matches (10 wins and 3 draws).
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in 5 of Paris Saint-Germain’s last 7 league matches.
- Paris Saint-Germain conceded in 7 of the last 9 away Ligue 1 matches.
Potential Paris Saint-Germain Lineup (4-3-3)*
Paris Saint-Germain: Luca Chevalier – Luca Hernandez, Lucas Beraldo, Ilia Zabarnyi, Warren Zaire-Emery – Goncalo Ramos, Vitinha, Sanni Meulyu – Bradley Barcola, Ibraim Mbaie, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Midfielders Fabián Ruiz and Lee Kang-in, as well as forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, are out due to injuries. The squad has been reinforced by midfielder Dro Fernandez. Note the return to fitness of goalkeeper Matvey Safonov.
Referee
Eric Wattellier (France)
Matches – 10 (the Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow/Red Cards Shown (Including Second Yellows) – 28;
Average Yellow/Red Cards Per Match – 2.8;
Straight Red Cards Shown – 2;
Fouls Per Match – 23;
Penalties – 40%.
RC Strasbourg Alsace vs Paris Saint-Germain: Match Prediction
An interesting encounter will take place at Stade de la Meinau, where RC Strasbourg Alsace, pushing for the top six, will host the league leader. We expect the opponents to deliver entertaining and productive football. After all, both sides show strong attacking numbers and rarely leave the field without scoring. In addition, both teams scored in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head Ligue 1 meetings.
The hosts have solid home results in the championship. RC Strasbourg Alsace scored in 14 of the last 15 home Ligue 1 matches. Paris Saint-Germain scored in 18 of their last 20 away league matches. However, Paris Saint-Germain also conceded in 13 of their last 16 away Ligue 1 games. Considering all of the above, we will prefer a prediction of Both Teams To Score.
Prediction: Both Teams To Score
* For each team, the starting lineup shown is from its previous match in this competition.