Paris Saint-Germain vs Lorient - Ligue 1: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction

PSG host Lorient on Sunday
PSG host Lorient on Sunday / Kristian Skeie - UEFA / Contributor / Sandra Ruhaut / Contributor
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Paris Saint-Germain will look to take the next step in retaining their Ligue 1 title when they host mid-table Lorient on Sunday.

2023 has been a year to forget for PSG so far, having suffered eight defeats in all competitions coupled with their annual premature exit from the Champions League. There'll be no Coupe de France triumph either, but the Paris side do boast an eight-point lead at the top of Ligue 1.

A run of five games without a win has seen Lorient drop down to 11th in France's top flight, having only been a point behind PSG in early October after a blistering start.

Here's what you need to know ahead of the fixture.


Where are Paris Saint-Germain vs Lorient playing?

  • Location: Paris, France
  • Stadium: Parc des Princes
  • Date: Sunday 30 April
  • Kick-off Time: 16:05 BST / 11:05 ET / 08:05 PT
  • Referee: Jerome Brisard

Paris Saint-Germain vs Lorient H2H Results (Last Five Games)

  • Paris Saint-Germain: 3 wins
  • Lorient: 1 win
  • Draws: 1

Current Form (Last Five Games)

  • Paris Saint-Germain: LLWWW
  • Lorient: DLDLL

How to watch Paris Saint-Germain vs Lorient on TV and live stream

Country

Television Channel/Live Stream

United Kingdom

BTSport.com, BT Sport 4, BT Sport App

United States

beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS en Espanol

Canada

fuboTV Canada, Fanatiz Canada, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, beIN Sports Canada


Paris Saint-Germain team news

Marco Verratti
Verratti could start / Aurelien Meunier/GettyImages

Marco Verratti managed to come off the bench in the win over Angers and may start in midfield for the first time since the 1-0 defeat to Lyon at the start of the month.

Aside from that change, the starting XI will likely be similar to the one that secured a third successive Ligue 1 victory. Neymar, Presnel Kimpembe and Nordi Mukiele won't play again this season, though Renato Sanches and Nuno Mendes are expected to return before the season is out.


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Paris Saint-Germain predicted lineup vs Lorient

(3-5-2): Donnarumma; Marquinhos, Ramos, Pereira; Hakimi, Ruiz, Verratti, Vitinha, Bernat; Messi, Mbappe.


Lorient predicted lineup vs Paris Saint-Germain

(3-4-3): Mvogo; Meite, Talbi, Le Goff; Kalulu, Abergerl, Innocent, Yongwa; Faivre, Dieng, Le Fee.


Paris Saint-Germain vs Lorient score prediction

This game sees the mercurial champions-elect face off against a side firmly entrenched in the middle of Ligue 1 despite a promising run of form before the World Cup.

PSG managed to come away from the reverse fixture with a 2-1 win in November, sealed by Danilo Pereira's header, and have put together a run of three consecutive league wins to solidify their spot at the top of Ligue 1.

The hosts should have too much guile and power in Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe up front for Lorient to handle.

Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 Lorient