Paris Saint-Germain will host Liverpool this Wednesday for the first leg of the Coupe de France Round of 16. Here’s how both teams could line up.
Squad Form and Momentum
After a tough group stage (15th place), PSG regained momentum by defeating Manchester City (4-2) in January. In the playoff rounds, they comfortably eliminated Brest (0-3, 7-0) and remain competitive across all competitions. A win against Lille in Ligue 1 would extend their streak to 10 consecutive victories ahead of this crucial clash.
Liverpool, on the other hand, dominated their group stage, finishing first with seven wins. They secured notable victories over AC Milan (1-3), Leverkusen (4-0), and Real Madrid (2-0). Their only loss against PSV (3-2) had no impact. The Reds, currently leading the Premier League, recently triumphed over Manchester City (0-2) and Newcastle (2-0) and have also qualified for the League Cup final.
Team News and Key Players
PSG welcomes back Zaïre-Emery from injury, while Neves and Lee are expected to be available. New winter signing Kvaratskhelia has already impressed in Ligue 1 and the Champions League. He is likely to form an attacking trio with Barcola (16 goals, 3 in UCL) and Dembélé (25 goals, 6 in UCL).
Liverpool will be without Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley due to injuries. Cody Gakpo returns, while key players Van Dijk, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, and Salah are fit. Salah remains in top form with 30 goals across all competitions, including 10 in 2025.
Probable Lineups
PSG (4-3-3): Donnarumma – Hakimi, Pacho, Marquinhos, Mendes – Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves – Barcola, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
Doubtful: Neves, Lee
Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson – Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konaté, Robertson – Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Jones – Salah, Núñez, Diaz
Unavailable: Gomez, Bradley
European History Between the Clubs
PSG and Liverpool previously met in the 2018-2019 Champions League group stage. The Reds won 3-2 at Anfield, but PSG responded with a 2-0 victory at Parc des Princes.
Match Probabilities
- PSG Win: 42%
- Draw: 23%
- Liverpool Win: 35%
The match is expected to be tightly contested, with PSG holding a slight edge due to their recent form and home advantage.
