PSG vs Lille | Parc des Princes, Paris | Ligue 1 Matchday 18

A crucial Ligue 1 clash at the Parc des Princes as Paris Saint-Germain look to reclaim top spot against a strong Lille side sitting fourth. Luis Enrique's Parisians are just one point behind surprise leaders Lens, while Bruno Génésio's Lille aim to close the gap on the top three in a tight top-four race.

Current Form and Standings

PSG sit 2nd with 39 points from 17 games (12 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses). They come off a disappointing 0-1 Coupe de France exit to Paris FC but remain strong in Ligue 1, winning their last three league matches before that cup shock.

Lille are 4th with 32 points (10 wins, 2 draws, 5 losses), level on points with Marseille in third. They've been inconsistent early in 2026, losing their last two league games (0-2 vs Rennes, 1-2 vs Lyon).

Recent Form (last 5 Ligue 1):

• PSG: W-W-W-L-W

• Lille: L-L-W-W-D

Team News and Predicted Lineups

PSG: Significant absences due to injuries and AFCON duty. Out: Matvey Safonov (hand), Lee Kang-in (thigh), Quentin Ndjantou (hamstring), Achraf Hakimi (AFCON), Ibrahim Mbaye (AFCON). Lucas Hernandez returns from illness. Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia expected to lead the attack.

Predicted PSG XI (4-3-3): Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.

Lille: Several players missing. Out: Hamza Igamane (AFCON), Ousmane Toure (knee), Benjamin André (doubtful). Olivier Giroud leads the line with strong support from Hakon Arnar Haraldsson and Matias Fernandez-Pardo.

Predicted Lille XI (4-2-3-1): Ozer; Meunier, Ngoy, Mandi, Perraud; Bouaddi, Bentaleb; Correia, Haraldsson, Fernandez-Pardo; Giroud.

Head-to-Head Record

PSG dominate recent meetings: unbeaten in their last nine Ligue 1 clashes against Lille (7 wins, 2 draws). The reverse fixture this season ended 1-1 at Lille. PSG have won 4 of the last 6 overall encounters.

Key Stats:

• PSG scored 2+ goals in 7 of last 9 H2H.

• Lille failed to win at Parc des Princes since 2011.

• High-scoring trend: Over 2.5 goals in 6 of last 8 meetings.

Match Prediction and Betting Tips

PSG are heavy favorites at home despite absences. Their attacking depth should overwhelm Lille's inconsistent form. Models give PSG ~65-70% win chance.

Our Prediction: PSG 3-1 Lille Parisians bounce back with a convincing home win; expect goals from both sides.

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• Main Bet: PSG to win

• Bet on Goals: Over 2.5 Goals

• Bet on Both Teams to Score (BTTS) - Yes

• Bet on anytime scorer: Ousmane Dembélé

• Risky Bet: PSG -1 Handicap

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