Metz vs PSG: TV channel, live stream, team news & predictionParis Saint-Germain will hope for some much-needed calm when they travel to face Metz in Ligue 1 on Wednesday. Mauricio Pochettino and Lionel Messi combined to create a media frenzy in the 2-1 win over Lyon, with the boss' decision to substitute Messi almost as fascinating as the latter's choice to reject a handshake. There shouldn't be much drama about this one. Metz sit bottom of Ligue 1 and are still chasing their first win six games in, whereas PSG have tasted nothing but victory thus far.
There will be plenty of eyes on new Tottenham signing Pape Sarr, who has been playing in a more advanced role recently but could drop deeper to help his side withstand PSG's onslaught. Messi has a knee injury / Quality Sport Images/Getty ImagesMessi has a bruised bone in his knee and will be rested for this one, and this game will also come too soon for midfielder Marco Verratti, who began running again on Tuesday but still has a lot of work to do before being fit enough to return.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Metz score predictionPSG were potentially feeling the effects of a demanding trip to Dortmund against Lille, while Enrique's back three experiment failed to reap the desired rewards. The Spaniard should revert to type against a Metz side the underlying figures suggest might be the worst in Ligue 1. Their open-play xG tally is the lowest in the division, as is their PPDA. They've also surrendered the third-most open play xG. This should be a comfortable victory for the hosts as they aim to end the year in style. It's hard to envisage Metz laying a glove on Enrique's side.
Sergio Ramos, Ismael Gharbi, Juan Bernat, Colin Dagba and Layvin Kurzawa are all expected to miss out as well, and Pochettino may use this as a chance to rest Kylian Mbappe, who has been playing with an ankle issue. Metz: Oukidja; Kouyate, Bronn, Udol; Centonze, Maiga, Sarr, Yade; Gueye, Boulaya; Niane. PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Diallo; Paredes, Herrera, Wijnaldum; Di Maria, Icardi, Neymar. PSG tended to have the edge over Metz even before the money came rolling in, and unsurprisingly, they have been completely dominant ever since. Since Metz's return to the top flight in 2014, PSG have won ten on the bounce with a combined scoreline of 30-7, so it's safe to say that the Parisians might be the favourites for this one.
Gianluigi Donnarumma is still suspended for the hosts and Randal Kolo Muani could replace Bradley Barcola in the frontline. PSG's injury list is pretty extensive and Enrique could be without Carlos Soler and Goncalo Ramos in midweek due to illness. Presnel Kimpembe, Sergio Rico, Nuno Mendes, Fabian Ruiz, and Keylor Navas remain sidelined. Paris Saint-Germain predicted lineup vs Metz (4-3-3): Tenas; Hakimi, Skriniar, Marquinhos, Hernandez; Ugarte, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Dembele, Kolo Muani, Mbappe. The visitors will be without Oscar Estupinan and Ababacar Lo on Wednesday night, but both should be able to return when Ligue 1 starts up again at the start of 2024. Metz predicted lineup vs Paris Saint-GermainMetz predicted lineup vs Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3): Oukidja; Colin, Traore, Herelle, Udol; Jallow, Jacques, Camara; Van den Kerkhof, Elisor, Diallo.
Here's all you need to know about this one. What time is kick off? Wednesday 22 September, 20:00 (BST)Where is it being played? Stade Saint-SymphorienTV channel? BT Sport 2 (UK), beIN SPORTS/fubo TV (US)Highlights? BT Sport YouTube, Ligue 1 Uber Eats YouTubeReferee? TBCUdol is battling an injury / JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/Getty ImagesThere are hopes that Sofiane Alakouch and Matthieu Udol will be healthy enough to play some part here, but Thomas Delaine is facing a race against time to make it back from a foot injury and Kevin N'Doram is not going to be seen until October while he recovers from a broken collarbone.
Here's 90min's preview of PSG's last game of 2023. Location: Paris, FranceStadium: Parc des PrincesDate: Wednesday 20 DecemberKick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PTReferee: Ruddy BuquetVAR: Yohann RouinsardParis Saint-Germain vs Metz H2H Record (Last Five Games)Paris Saint-Germain: 5 winsMetz: 0 winsDraws: 0Current form (all competitions)Paris Saint-Germain: DWWDDMetz: LWLLLHow to watch Paris Saint-Germain vs Metz on TV and live streamParis Saint-Germain team newsAchraf Hakimi should come back into the starting lineup on Wednesday / ANP/GettyImagesEnrique made several changes to his starting XI at Lille following Wednesday's draw in Dortmund. The Spaniard should return the likes of Achraf Hakimi and Milan Skriniar to his defence and revert to a back four.
PSG vs Metz - Ligue 1: TV channel, team news, lineups and predictionAfter dropping two points at the death on Sunday, PSG's 2023 concludes with a home fixture against Metz on Wednesday night. Luis Enrique's side were pretty flat at Lille having secured their place in the Champions League round of 16 days prior, but they looked to be heading towards another Ligue 1 victory when Kylian Mbappe converted from the penalty spot in the second half. However, Marco Asensio was made to pay for an inexplicable error and Jonathan David headed home a late equaliser for the European hopefuls. Nevertheless, PSG will end the year at the top of Ligue 1 and be expected to coast past a poor Metz side that have lost their last three matches and sliding towards the relegation zone.
▶️ PSG vs Metz Live Stream & on TV, Prediction, H2H Check how to watch PSG vs Metz live stream and on TV. H2H stats, prediction Paris Saint-Germain scores 2.6 goals in a match against FC Metz and FC Metz ...
