Paris Saint-Germain face Metz in their final Ligue 1 match of 2025 on Saturday, aiming to temporarily lead the table ahead of surprise frontrunners Lens. The champions, one point behind, expect a strong performance at Stade Saint-Symphorien despite recent injuries and a packed schedule.
Match Preview
Paris Saint-Germain will aim to move atop the Ligue 1 standings by defeating bottom-placed Metz in their last fixture before the winter break. PSG sit one point behind leaders Lens and recently drew 0-0 with Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League after a 5-0 win over Rennes. Metz, meanwhile, lost 3-1 to Auxerre in their previous outing and have conceded 34 goals, the most in the league.
The match at Stade Saint-Symphorien kicks off at 18:00 GMT. PSG have dominated historically, unbeaten against Metz since a 1-0 loss in May 2006 and winning their last seven away games there. However, PSG are winless in their last four away matches across all competitions.
Team News
PSG face injury challenges: Achraf Hakimi has a hamstring strain, Nuno Mendes and Lucas Beraldo thigh issues, and Lucas Chevalier an ankle injury. Ousmane Dembele is a doubt due to illness. Luis Enrique may rotate with upcoming games, including the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and Coupe de France.
Metz will miss Pape Sy (head injury), with Urie-Michel Mboula (hamstring) and Joseph Mangondo (knee) doubtful.
Predicted Line-ups
Metz: Fischer; Colin, Gbamin, Sane, F. Toure; Traore, Deminguet; Sabaly, Hein, Tsitaishvili; Diallo
PSG: Safonov; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hernandez; Mayulu, Vitinha, Neves, Lee, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia
Viewing Options
UK viewers can watch on Amazon Prime PPV for £2.49 or Ligue 1 Pass (£9.99/month). Expect PSG to rediscover their scoring form against a struggling Metz side.
