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PSG Hosts Toulouse in Ligue 1 Clash: Preview and Predictions
Paris Saint-Germain, the current leaders of Ligue 1, are set to host Toulouse at the Parc des Princes on Friday, November 22. This match marks the return of Ligue 1 action after the final international break of 2024. PSG, under the management of Luis Enrique, have had an impressive domestic campaign despite their struggles in the Champions League.
Toulouse, who are currently in 10th position, will be looking to repeat their recent success against PSG. In their most recent encounter on May 15, Toulouse stunned PSG with a 3-1 victory at the Parc des Princes, marking their first win at the venue since 2008. This match also saw Kylian Mbappé’s farewell before his move to Real Madrid.
PSG coach Luis Enrique is cautious about the upcoming match, acknowledging Toulouse’s ability to win at the Parc des Princes. “We know Carlos, their coach; it’s a well-drilled team that already knows how to win at the Parc des Princes—they did it last season. We’re expecting difficulties, especially as we need to assess the players’ conditions, how they’re arriving, and how many minutes we can give them with upcoming matches in mind,” Enrique said.
Despite the caution, predictions favor PSG, with many expecting a 2-0 win for the home team. PSG’s strong domestic form, led by players like Bradley Barcola who is currently the top scorer in Ligue 1 with eight goals, suggests they are likely to secure another victory.
The match will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS, with kickoff set for 2:55 ET, 1:55 CT, and 11:55 PT. Fans can also follow the live score and detailed statistics through various sports platforms like Sofascore.