Match Preview for Paris Saint-Germain v Le Havre
Paris Saint-Germain were dealt a rare defeat in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Aston Villa on Tuesday, though they still progressed 5-4 on aggregate after a pulsating game at Villa Park.
Domestically, though, PSG have yet to taste defeat, and Luis Enrique’s men will aim to take another step towards an historic unbeaten Ligue 1 season when they welcome Le Havre to the Parc des Princes.
Le Havre occupy the relegation play-off spot with five games to play. Didier Digard’s men are three points clear of second-bottom Saint-Etienne in the fight against an automatic drop into Ligue 2, while they are just two points behind 15th-placed Reims.
In short, the visitors have plenty of motivation to deny PSG a piece of history but, having lost the reverse fixture 4-1 at home, there is little to suggest they can pull off a massive upset.
Team news for Paris Saint-Germain v Le Havre
PSG’s squad is fully fit, though after their exertions against Villa, it is likely that Luis Enrique will want to shuffle his pack. The PSG coach may already have one eye on their semi-final with Arsenal and will want his big hitters as fresh as possible for that tie.
Expected line-ups for Paris Saint-Germain v Le Havre
Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Pacho, Lucas Beraldo, Hernandez, Doue, Lee, Zaire-Emery, Dembele, Goncalo Ramos, Barcola
Le Havre: Gorgelin, Nego, Sangante, Lloris, Ballo-Toure, Toure, Mwanga, Kechta, Casimir, Ayew, Soumare
The Stats
PSG have not lost to Le Havre since 1999. Their only home defeat to Le Havre came in January 1998.The last two meetings between the sides have seen 11 goals, with Le Havre claiming a 3-3 draw at the Parc des Princes last season.Le Havre have kept just one clean sheet in their last 18 games, which came in a win over bottom club Montpellier.
How to watch Paris Saint-Germain v Le Havre
In the UK, bet365 customers can watch the game online and via the bet365 app. It is also available via the Ligue1 Pass subscription service.
Prediction
PSG may be a little leggy following their memorable second leg at Villa Park, but their youthful squad should still have far too much for Le Havre, who may end up being happy just to limit the goal difference damage.
Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 5-2 Le Havre
