Paris Saint-Germain will host Montpellier to the Parc des Princes in Ligue 1 action on Friday. PSG are on a nine-game winning run against Montpellier in all competitions, scoring 31 goals while conceding just seven times.
Paris Saint-Germain are on a four-game winning streak and have scored 3 goals in each of their last 4 fixtures. They have also lost just one game so far this season, their 3-2 away win over Brest last week moved them up to second place in the league table.
Montpellier are winless in their away meetings against the hosts since 2014. Their last triumph over the the reigning champions came in Ligue 1 in 2019.
Head-to-Head (Since 2010)
PSG: 17 Wins
Montpellier: 4 Wins
Draws: 9 Draws
FORM (Last Five Games)
PSG: W W W W L
Montpellier: W L W D D
Players to Watch
Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG) – Former PSG boss Christophe Galtier had not utilized the youngster well last season by playing him on the wing. Zaire-Emery has thrived as he is now being played in his more natural central position. An all-action option in midfield, the 17-year-old has made PSG tick this season.
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Jerome Akor (Montpellier) – The Nigerian forward won Montpellier’s Player of the Month Award after his impressive displays last month. The 23-year-old was on target four times in three league appearances for Montpellier in October. He also scored 2 goals in La Paillade’s 3-0 victory against Toulouse last weekend.
BETTING TIP: PSG to win and more goals in the second half than in the first half
ODDS: 2.30
