Paris Saint-Germain-Paris FC - Ligue 1 2025/2026 Statistical Preview

[(Paris Saint-Germain FC) Strength]:
1. In their last match, Paris Saint-Germain secured a 4-0 away victory in the Coupe de France against a lower-division team, ending 2025 with an unbeaten streak of five official matches, including a penalty shootout victory over CR Flamengo (RJ) in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final to claim the championship and become six-time champions.
2. Paris Saint-Germain's offense has been firing on all cylinders, scoring 13 goals in their last five official matches, averaging nearly 3 goals per game.
3. Paris Saint-Germain's defense has been solid, conceding only 3 goals in their last five official matches, with three clean sheets during this period.
4. Paris Saint-Germain have been exceptionally strong at home this season, winning 8, drawing 1, and losing 1 in 10 matches across all competitions, with the only loss being a narrow 1-2 defeat to Bundesliga powerhouses FC Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.

[(Paris Saint-Germain FC) Neutral]:
1. The two teams have only faced each other once before, in a friendly match in 2022. This match will be their first official encounter.

[(Paris Saint-Germain FC) Weakness]:
1. Paris Saint-Germain forwards Lee Kang In and Quentin Ndjantou, as well as goalkeeper Safonov, are unavailable due to injuries. Achraf Hakimi and Mbaye are absent as they are participating in the Africa Cup of Nations.
2. Paris Saint-Germain have struggled to display their usual dominance in this season's Ligue 1, currently sitting in second place with a record of 11 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. The number of losses has already matched last season's total, and they still trail league leaders RC Lens by 4 points.

[(Paris FC) Strength]:
1. In their last match, Paris FC secured a 3-0 victory in the Coupe de France against US Raon L Etape, a team from the French Championnat Amateur Group B, ending 2025 with a win and halting a five-match winless streak.

[(Paris FC) Weakness]:
1. Paris FC defenders Hamary Traore and Samir Chergui, midfield playmaker Ilan Kebbal, and forwards Philippe Krasso and Simon are absent as they are participating in the Africa Cup of Nations, severely weakening the team's overall strength.
2. Paris FC have been in poor form in the league recently, suffering a 0-3 home defeat to Toulouse FC in their last league match. They have failed to win in their last five league matches, with 2 draws and 3 losses.
3. Paris FC's offense has been lacking firepower in the league, scoring only 3 goals in their last five league matches, during which they failed to score in 3 games.
4. Paris FC's defense has been full of holes in the league, conceding 9 goals in their last five league matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.
5. Paris FC's away competitiveness is very limited, with a record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in 8 league away matches this season, resulting in a win rate of only 25%.
6. Paris FC have lost all match data in their last five league matches.

[Tips]:
Paris Saint-Germain have recently regained form, remaining unbeaten in five consecutive matches across all competitions. The team have performed excellently both offensively and defensively, with particularly strong home performances. Paris FC have been struggling in the league recently, failing to win in five consecutive league matches. The team's performance on both offense and defense was completely unbalanced, and their away form is weak. Additionally, several key players are currently participating in the Africa Cup of Nations, severely weakening the squad. It is difficult to expect much from them in this away match, and Paris Saint-Germain are favored to secure a big win at home!

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