PSG have roared back into top gear after their midweek heroics in Europe where they dismantled both Manchester City and Barcelona with a 4-2 scoreline each. The Parisians are on a seven-game winning streak across all competitions and their attack has been on fire netting at least three goals in five of those outings. Even with the sad news of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sidelined for a long spell due to a knee injury the squad depth under Luis Enrique looks solid enough to keep the momentum going strong.
Team Form
Lyon might sit pretty at the top of the Ligue 1 table after seven rounds but the reality is five teams are all level on fourteen points so it is just a case of better tiebreakers for the visitors right now. Their form has taken a dip though after a heavy 0-3 loss to Hoffenheim in the Europa League where the attack once again failed to find the net just like they did in the goalless draw against PSG earlier in the season.
Tactical Analysis
- PSG boast a long bench and can rotate freely while keeping high intensity in attack and midfield
- Lyon struggle to create chances away from home especially against sides with pace on the break
- Key strength for PSG is their clinical finishing from set pieces and open play combined
- Weakness for Lyon remains their lack of cutting edge up front when facing organized defenses
The match at the Parc des Princes promises fireworks with PSG expected to dominate possession and create multiple clear cut opportunities. Enrique has built a monster side that has already shown it can handle the biggest names in Europe so Lyon will need to be at their defensive best to avoid a heavy defeat. Expect the home side to press high and exploit spaces behind the Lyon backline with quick transitions.
Betting Proposal
Given the current run of form and the gap in quality between the two sides a comfortable home win looks the most likely outcome. The types point to PSG covering the handicap with ease especially since Lyon have shown they can go blank in big games. PSG to win by two goals or more with handicap 1 (-1.5) at odds of 2.10 looks the value play while the bolder option of handicap 1 (-2.5) at 3.25 offers even bigger returns if the Parisians run riot as expected.
