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Paris Saint-Germain are set to face AS Saint-Etienne in the Coupe de France final at the Stade de France on Friday night.
Both teams have not played competitive football since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Paris Saint-Germain were, however, awarded the Ligue 1 title as they were at the top of the standings when the league was cancelled.
In their last Ligue 1 game in February, Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Dijon 4-0. A brace from Kylian Mbappe, together with goals from Pablo Sarabia and Mauro Icardi, sealed the deal for Thomas Tuchel's side.
AS Saint-Etienne, on the other hand, drew 1-1 against Bordeaux in their previous fixture. A Josh Maja goal for Bordeaux was cancelled out by a Denis Bouanga strike.
Paris Saint-Germain vs AS Saint-Etienne Head-to-Head
In 35 head-to-head fixtures between the two sides, Paris Saint-Germain have a clear advantage. They have won 22 games, lost five and drawn eight.
In the most recent encounter between the two sides, the Parisien club comfortably won 4-0, courtesy of a Kylian Mbappe brace as well as goals from Neymar and Mauro Icardi.
Paris Saint-Germain form guide in Ligue 1: W-W-W-D-W-W
AS Saint-Etienne form guide in Ligue 1: L-L-L-D-L-D
Paris Saint-Germain vs AS Saint-Etienne Team News
Paris Saint-Germain left-back Juan Bernat is doubtful for Friday's game. Other than that, manager Thomas Tuchel has a full squad to choose from.
Injured: None
Doubtful: Juan Bernat
Suspended: None
For AS Saint-Etienne, forward Kevin Monnet-Paquet is out with a long-term injury and will consequently miss the game. Meanwhile, centre-back William Saliba has returned to parent club Arsenal.
Injured: Kevin Monnet-Paquet
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
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Paris Saint-Germain vs AS Saint-Etienne Predicted XI
Paris Saint-Germain Predicted XI (4-3-3): Keylor Navas, Thilo Kehrer, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Layvin Kurzawa, Marco Verratti, Idrissa Gueye, Angel di Maria, Kylian Mbappe, Mauro Icardi, Neymar
AS Saint-Etienne Predicted XI (4-3-3): Jessy Moulin, Mathieu Debuchy, Wesley Fofana, Timothee Kolodziejczak, Gabriel Silva, Yohan Cabaye, Yann M'Vila, Mahdi Camara, Ryad Boudebouz, Lois Diony, Wahbi Khazri
Paris Saint-Germain vs AS Saint-Etienne Prediction
Paris Saint-Germain are undoubtedly the favourites for this game. Mbappe, Neymar and Icardi form one of European football's most fearsome attacks, and the Saint-Etienne defence will have to be at their very best to contain them.
AS Saint-Etienne will miss the looming presence of young Saliba. Much will be expected from the likes of Boudebouz and former Sunderland forward Wahbi Khazri.
Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 AS Saint-Etienne
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