Paris Saint-Germain vs Bordeaux prediction, preview, team news and more | Ligue 1 2021-22
Paris Saint-Germain are set to play Bordeaux at the Parc des Princes on Sunday in Ligue 1.
Paris Saint-Germain come into this game on the back of a 3-1 loss to Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid in the second leg of the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League. A second-half hat-trick from French superstar Karim Benzema secured the win for Real Madrid. A first-half goal from star forward Kylian Mbappe proved to be a mere consolation for Paris Saint-Germain.
Bordeaux, on the other hand, lost 2-0 to ten-man Troyes in Ligue 1. A first-half own goal from goalkeeper Gaetan Poussin and a second-half penalty from South African striker Lebo Mothiba sealed the deal for Bruno Irles' Troyes, who had Malian left-back Youssouf Kone sent off late in the second-half.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Bordeaux Head-to-Head
In 33 head-to-head encounters between the two sides, Paris Saint-Germain hold the clear advantage. They have won 19 games, lost seven and drawn seven.
The two clubs last faced each other last year in Ligue 1, with Paris Saint-Germain beating Bordeaux 3-2. A first-half brace from Brazilian attacker Neymar and a second-half goal from French star Kylian Mbappe ensured victory for Paris Saint-Germain. Second-half goals from Honduran attacker Alberth Elis and Senegal international M'Baye Niang proved to be a mere consolation for Bordeaux.
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Paris Saint-Germain vs Bordeaux Team News
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain will be without Italian midfielder Marco Verratti, who is suspended. There are doubts over the availability of former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera and veteran Spanish centre-back Sergio Ramos. Other than that there are no known issues and manager Mauricio Pochettino is expected to have a fully fit squad at his disposal.
Injured: None
Doubtful: Ander Herrera, Sergio Ramos
Suspended: Marco Verratti
Bordeaux
Meanwhile, Bordeaux manager David Guion could be without veteran goalkeeper Benoit Costil, Mozambican centre-back Mexer, defender Paul Baysse, experienced forward Jimmy Briand and Algeria international Mehdi Zerkane.
Injured: None
Doubtful: Mexer, Benoit Costil, Jimmy Briand, Mehdi Zerkane, Paul Baysse
Suspended: None
Paris Saint-Germain vs Bordeaux Predicted XI
Paris Saint-Germain Predicted XI (4-3-3): Keylor Navas, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Presnel Kimpembe, Abdou Diallo, Georginio Wijnaldum, Danilo Pereira, Julian Draxler, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Angel Di Maria
Are we witnessing the end of the Messi and Ronaldo era? 🥺 https://t.co/WDm44RRm6p
Bordeaux Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Gaetan Poussin, Stian Rode Gregersen, Abdeljalil Medioub, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Javairo Dilrosun, Josuha Guilavogui, Danylo Ihnatenko, Gideon Mensah, M'Baye Niang, Yacine Adli, Hwang Ui-jo
Paris Saint-Germain vs Bordeaux Prediction
Disappointment in the Champions League has become the norm for Paris Saint-Germain, who once again squandered an excellent opportunity to qualify for the next round by capitutaling to Real Madrid. Their array of superstars have struggled to get going as a group this season.
Even in defeat, Kylian Mbappe showed how good he is 🤩 https://t.co/lJp5KmsZwX
Bordeaux, on the other hand, are bottom of the league table, three points behind 17th-placed Troyes. Relegation looms large for the club.
Paris Saint-Germain will be the favourites.
Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Bordeaux