Paris Saint-Germain are away at Clermont Foot 63 in Ligue 1 this Saturday with the leaders 12 points clear coming into the game. Mauricio Pochettino will still be missing several regular starters but hinted that he could make Kylian Mbappe captain in the absence of Marquinhos. Pascal Gastien's men are just above the relegation zone and really need the points -- especially after FC Lorient's unexpected 6-2 mauling of AS Saint-Etienne on Friday night which moved them clear of Clermont.
Here is how you can watch the match and what to know:
Pochettino on Kylian Mbappé decision: “We want the best for Kylian Mbappé for him and for the club - and the best for Paris Saint-Germain is that Kylian stays, it’s also the best for Kylian”. 🇫🇷 #PSG @hadrien_grenier
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 8, 2022
“I’m considering him as potential captain for tomorrow”.
Viewing information
- Date: Saturday, Apr. 9 | Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Stade Gabriel Montpied – Clermont-Ferrand, France
- TV: beIN Sports USA
- Live Stream: fuboTV (try for free)
- Odds: Clermont +850; Draw +450; PSG -333 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Team news
Le groupe pour #CF63PSG ce soir ! 🗒️🔛
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) April 9, 2022
PSG: The season is effectively over for Julian Draxler and Leandro Paredes through injury. Angel Di Maria, Ander Herrera, Keylor Navas, Abdou Diallo and Layvin Kurzawa are also out while Marquinhos has been granted time with his family after his wife gave birth.
#CF63PSG 𝙇𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥𝙚 convoqué par Pascal Gastien pour la réception du @PSG_inside 👊🔴🔵
— Clermont Foot 63 (@ClermontFoot) April 8, 2022
⚽ Coup d'envoi ce samedi à 21h ! pic.twitter.com/NGjksXLx3F
Storylines
Clermont: Without a win in five and on a run of four straight losses, Clermont need points badly and have been dragged further into the relegation zone before this one after Lorient's win on Friday. Mohamed Bayo remains the team's top scorer in 10 goals, but he has scored just once in 2022.
Probable Clermont vs. PSG starting XIs. #CF63PSG https://t.co/U8MZCKBM2A
— Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip) April 9, 2022
PSG: Last week's 5-1 thrashing of Lorient means PSG have two wins from three, but their overall form remains patchy, and they are clearly stronger at home than on the road. Mbappe was on fire last week and hinted that he could stay so it is in Pochettino's interest to get another performance out of his players.
Prediction
A straightforward win for PSG. Clermont might offer some resistance but the visitors should have too much for them and worsen their relegation fears.
Pick: Clermont 1-3 PSG.
