Luis Enrique’s side have started the campaign in very impressive form, winning comfortably against Le Havre (4-1) and Montpellier (6-0). While this encounter is unlikely to be as straightforward for Les Parisiens, there is no doubt they remain the powerhouse side in France’s top flight even with Kylian Mbappe having left the club. They look well-balanced and have many different threats across their front line.

Lille have also made a positive start to the season, but now seem to be buckling under the weight of matches they have played domestically and in Europe. After struggling to beat Angers 2-0 last weekend (they generated only 0.9xG in that match), they were dreadful in midweek against Slavia Prague and suffered a 2-1 away loss in a match that will have drained them more both mentally and physically. By contrast, the visitors come into this match entirely fresh.

Home side short in crucial midfield area, with England international call-up Angel Gomes still out due to a concussion protocol and Nabil Bentaleb absent due to a heart problem. Obvious area of weakness where PSG have been strong.

PSG the dominant side in the head-to-head record, winning five of the last six between the clubs and scoring 20 goals in the last five meetings. The last meeting was a 3-1 win for Luis Enrique’s side at Parc des Princes.