The Matchday 5 clash in Ligue 1 between Paris and Strasbourg will take place on September 21 at the Charlety Stadium. Paris vs. Strasbourg: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Paris
The newcomers to the championship struggled at the start of the season, but they have been looking more confident each week. After two defeats, the club won two consecutive matches and improved their position, climbing to 11th place in the table. Their uncompromising series in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 has reached five games (3 wins, 2 losses). Paris secured their first victory in the current championship at home against Metz, marking their 10th consecutive home win.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Paris's last 7 matches in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.
- The club has scored in 10 of their last 11 games in these tournaments.
- Paris has not lost in 9 of their last 11 home matches in the top two French divisions (7 wins, 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Paris (4-5-1)
Obe Nkambadio – Samir Chergui, Mustapha Mbou, Otavio, Thibault De Smet – Ilan Kebbal, Vincent Marchetti, Maxime Lopez, Pierre Le-Melu, Moises Simon – Willem Geubbels.
Key defender Otavio will miss the match due to suspension.
Strasbourg
After a disappointing defeat to Monaco at the end of August, the team slipped to 6th place in the Ligue 1 table. However, in the last round, the club narrowly defeated Le Havre (1-0), moving back into the top five. This victory was their third in four championship matches, and Strasbourg's scoring streak in Ligue 1 now stands at eight games. Notably, they have been solid defensively, conceding just three goals in four league matches, a record shared with four other teams.
- Strasbourg has not lost in 15 of their last 18 matches in Ligue 1 (12 wins, 3 draws).
- The team's uncompromising series in this tournament has lasted eight matches (5 wins, 3 losses).
- The club has won with a handicap (+1.5) in their last 25 league games.
Predicted lineup for Strasbourg (3-5-2)
Mike Penders – Mamadou Sarr, Ismael Doukoure, Lucas Hoisberg – Ben Chilwell, Mathis Amugu, Rafael Luiz, Diego Moreira, Valentin Barco – Joaquin Panichelli, Felix Lemarechal.
Key defender Lucas Hoisberg and midfielder Rabbi Njingula will be unavailable due to suspension. Defenders Saidu Sow, and midfielders Sebastian Nanasi and Maxi Oyedele are out due to injuries.
Referee
François Letexier (France)
Matches – 16 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 51;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;
Red cards shown – 8;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 19%.
Paris vs. Strasbourg: Match Prediction
In the current season, Paris has yet to keep a clean sheet, but it's not fair to say they have catastrophic defensive problems. The only defensive lapse occurred away at Marseille (2-5). Generally, the team holds its ground and doesn't falter if the game doesn't go as planned. Stéphane Gilli's side has conceded no more than one goal in seven of their last ten matches in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. At home in these tournaments, Paris has won ten consecutive games, conceding a maximum of one goal in seven of those victories.
Strasbourg has scored just five goals in four rounds of the current championship, with only four clubs having a worse record. The team has scored a maximum of one goal in four of their last six Ligue 1 games, and similarly low scoring was seen in six of their last seven away matches in this tournament.
Currently, I would not expect a high number of goals from the Alsatians either. Prediction – Strasbourg individual total under 1.5
