PSG host Monaco at the Parc des Princes in matchday 3 of Ligue 1, a clash between the reigning champions and a Monaco side that has started the season as well as anyone in France. PSG’s short price to win outright reflects their status, but their own recent matches suggest goals at both ends are just as likely here.

Verdict: Both teams to score – Yes
Best Odds: 1.58
Bookmaker: 1xBet

PSG

PSG’s start to the season has been a mixed bag results-wise despite a strong summer: back-to-back 2-2 draws on the road, at Rennes and at Lille, in matches where the score swung by two goals in each direction, sandwiched around a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the European Super Cup.

At home specifically, PSG’s record remains excellent on paper, but both of their competitive results so far this Ligue 1 season have come on the road. Back-to-back European champions face early pressure and an opponent such as Monaco comes at a difficult t ime for Louis Enrique’s side.

PSG Team News

Joao Neves is a doubt with ankle soreness.

Ousmane Dembélé’s involvement is also described as uncertain, while reports additionally list Nuno Mendes among possible absentees. Bradley Barclola has completed his Liverpool move and is officially out of the squad after weeks of speculation.

AS Monaco

Monaco arrive unbeaten in four straight matches under new head coach Filipe Luis, a run that includes a 2-0 win over Marseille, and they have not conceded in either of their opening two Ligue 1 matches.

Historically this fixture has not been straightforward for PSG at home, Monaco have taken three wins, two draws, and two losses at the Parc des Princes since 2020, including a 1-3 win in Paris. Attacking output has been Monaco’s calling card early this season, led by Folarin Balogun.

AS Monaco Team News

Mohammed Salisu and Takumi Minamino are both out injured.

Krepin Diatta and Eric Dier are also mentioned as carrying knocks, and their availability remains to be checked.

PSG vs AS Monaco Key Factors to Consider

• Monaco are unbeaten in four matches under new coach Filipe Luis and have not conceded in their first two Ligue 1 games this season.
• PSG have drawn their last two Ligue 1 matches, both 2-2 on the road, at Rennes and at Lille.
• Monaco have a genuinely competitive recent record at the Parc des Princes against PSG specifically, three wins, two draws, and two losses since 2020.
• PSG have conceded in at least three of their last four matches in all competitions, while Monaco have kept back-to-back clean sheets.
• Mohammed Salisu and Takumi Minamino are confirmed out for Monaco, while Joao Neves and Ousmane Dembélé carry fitness doubts for PSG.

Conclusion

PSG’s price to win outright reflects their status as champions and hosts, but it undersells how many goals both sides have been shipping and creating lately. PSG have not kept a clean sheet in their last two league matches, and Monaco arrive in the form of their season, unbeaten and finding the net regularly under their new coach. Both teams to score is the pick.

Verdict: Both teams to score – Yes
Best Odds: 1.58
Bookmaker: 1xBet