Ligue 1 – Match-day 2 Sees Paris Saint-Germain take on Montpellier

The Parc des Princes sees Saturday action as PSG take on Montpellier – 9:00pm GMT.

Both PSG and Montpellier are on equal points going into this game, sitting in first and fifth positions in the League, with PSG ahead on goal difference.

Winning the Ligue 1 and securing a Champion’s League qualification is Paris Saint-Germain’s focus

PSG suffered an away loss to Clermont Foot in their last outing, they will doubtless be keen get a positive outcome in this fixture.

Also, success in football comes from winning more games than your opponents, simply put, if League leaders PSG can continue to extend their winning streak from one games then Les Parisiens will have an incredible season. They currently sit in first place, top of the League, having accrued three points so far this season. This means a record of 1 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws having won one game.

The ultimate prize this season will be for Paris Saint-Germain to finish top of the Ligue 1 and secure automatic qualification for the Champion’s League. However, they must play each game as it comes and secure the points, if that is to be achieved.

Montpellier face their opponents, equal on points, both teams will doubtless be keen to make progress

Montpellier come to this game on the back of a 3-2 home win against Troyes at Stade de La Mosson.

Also, Montpellier’s League position speaks for itself, as La Paillade continue their rich vein of winning form. Their last win, was the 1st in a row. They currently stand fifth in the League, with three points for a total of 1 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws having won one game.

Montpellier will have 6 points if they manage to secure a victory.

Montpellier may have to resort to second choice players, given the number of first choice players that are now unavailable through injury, illness or suspension.

Paris Saint-Germain v Montpellier – Head-to-Head.

Regarding their historical duels PSG and Montpellier have faced each other 52 times in the past, with the balance of wins sitting in PSG’s favour (23 – 13). Additionally, Montpellier have repeatedly tasted defeat at the hands of PSG in three out of the past four games with them. May 2022 was the most recent time these two clashed in this competition and Montpellier took all three points winning 0-4 away.

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