Le Havre AC v Paris Saint-Germain: Expected line-ups for Ligue 1 meeting

Le Havre AC will host Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Oceane in the ninth round of Ligue 1, with both sides’ provisional starting line-ups offering an indication of their plans for the match.

Le Havre AC

Gauthier Gallon is expected to start in goal for Le Havre AC, while Ahmed Touba could provide experience and defensive strength at the back. Amir Richardson may have an important role in helping the home side build play and regain possession in midfield.

Mbwana Ally Samatta is likely to lead the attacking threat, with the forward tasked with occupying the Paris Saint-Germain defence and taking advantage of opportunities created by the Normans.

Le Havre AC are expected to be without Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, Stephan Zagadou, Elias Jelert, Timothee Pembele and Felix Mambimbi.

Probable Le Havre AC XI

Goalkeeper: Gauthier Gallon

Defenders: Enzo Koffi, Ahmed Touba, Junior Mwanga, Ayumu Seko, Djibril Ouziad

Midfielders: Amir Richardson, Simon Ebonog, Rassoul Ndiaye

Forwards: Mbwana Ally Samatta, Rayan Fofana

Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain could field a technically gifted midfield trio of Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha and Joao Neves as they look to control possession and dictate the tempo.

Maghnes Akliouche is expected to offer creativity in the final third, with Ferran Torres providing another option to attack space. Desire Doue could also be given responsibility for adding pace and invention to the visitors’ attacks.

At the back, Lucas Hernandez and Achraf Hakimi are set to bring experience, with Hakimi also offering the ability to advance from defence and support the attack.

The visitors’ unavailable players are Alessandro Longoni, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele.

Probable Paris Saint-Germain XI

Goalkeeper: Matvei Safonov

Defenders: Lucas Hernandez, Willian Pacho, Illya Zabarnyi, Achraf Hakimi

Midfielders: Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves

Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Ferran Torres, Desire Doue

The match will be Le Havre AC’s ninth Ligue 1 fixture of the season against Paris Saint-Germain. According to the odds listed by 1xbet, Le Havre AC are priced at 9,50 to win, a draw is valued at 6,70, while Paris Saint-Germain are priced at 1,18.