Le Havre AC will host Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Oceane in the ninth round of Ligue 1, with both sides’ potential starting line-ups taking shape ahead of the match.
Gauthier Gallon is expected to start in goal for Le Havre AC, while Ahmed Touba could provide experience and defensive strength at the back. Amir Richardson may have an important role in helping the hosts build play and regain possession.
Mbwana Ally Samatta is expected to lead the attacking threat, with the forward tasked with testing the Paris Saint-Germain defence and taking advantage of opportunities created by the Normandy side.
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, Stephan Zagadou, Elias Jelert, Timothee Pembele and Felix Mambimbi are listed as unavailable for Le Havre AC.
Le Havre AC’s expected line-up
Goalkeeper: Gauthier Gallon
Defenders: Enzo Koffi, Ahmed Touba, Junior Mwanga, Ayumu Seko, Djibril Ouziad
Midfielders: Amir Richardson, Simon Ebonog, Rassoul Ndiaye
Forwards: Mbwana Ally Samatta, Rayan Fofana
Paris Saint-Germain’s expected team
Paris Saint-Germain are expected to field a technically gifted midfield featuring Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha and Joao Neves, with the trio likely to be central to the visitors’ efforts to control possession.
Maghnes Akliouche could provide creativity in the final third, while Ferran Torres is expected to offer an option with his movement in behind the defence. Desire Doue may also be selected to add directness and energy to the Parisian attack.
At the back, Lucas Hernandez and Achraf Hakimi could bring experience, with Hakimi also capable of supporting attacks from his defensive position.
Alessandro Longoni, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele are the players listed as absent for Paris Saint-Germain.
Paris Saint-Germain’s expected line-up
Goalkeeper: Matvei Safonov
Defenders: Lucas Hernandez, Willian Pacho, Illya Zabarnyi, Achraf Hakimi
Midfielders: Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves
Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Ferran Torres, Desire Doue
The Ligue 1 fixture is due to take place shortly as Le Havre AC face Paris Saint-Germain in their ninth league match of the season.
The listed betting prices make Paris Saint-Germain strong favourites, with Le Havre AC priced at 9.50 to win, the draw at 6.70 and a Paris Saint-Germain victory at 1.18.