Lille v PSG: Andre set to return as Luis Enrique considers defensive reshuffle

Paris Saint-Germain will travel to Lille on Friday, 28 August, searching for their first Ligue 1 victory of the season after being held by Rennes, while Lille will aim to build on their opening-day success at Angers.

The match opens the second round of fixtures in the French top flight, with both sides expected to make changes to their starting line-ups. Africafoot’s predicted teams include the return of Lille captain Benjamin Andre and a possible alteration at left-back for PSG, where Nuno Mendes is suspended.

Lille expected to restore Andre

Andre is expected to come back into the Lille midfield, providing additional experience and leadership for a side looking to follow up their win at Angers.

Basar Onal could retain his place on the left. The player joined Lille from NEC Nijmegen for 12.5m euros and may be given another opportunity to start against the reigning French champions.

Berke Ozer is also expected to remain in goal, despite Lille’s imminent arrival of Orlando Gill. The Turkish goalkeeper is therefore likely to keep his place for the visit of PSG.

Lille’s predicted line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Berke Ozer

Defenders: Tiago Santos, Nathan Ngoy, Alexsandro, Romain Perraud

Midfielders: Benjamin Andre, Nabil Bentaleb, Ethan Mbappe, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, Basar Onal

Forward: Olivier Giroud

The hosts will enter the fixture with confidence after collecting three points at Angers, while PSG’s opening draw with Rennes means they are still waiting for their first league win of the campaign.

Digne in contention for PSG

The most notable expected change for PSG is on the left side of defence. Nuno Mendes is unavailable through suspension, leaving Lucas Digne as a strong candidate to start for Luis Enrique.

Digne has a close connection with Lille, having come through the club’s academy. His experience in the Premier League with Aston Villa could strengthen his case, although the position remains open to competition.

Matvey Safonov is predicted to start in goal, with Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos and Willian Pacho completing the expected defensive unit alongside Digne.

PSG’s predicted line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Matvey Safonov

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Lucas Digne

Midfielders: Vitinha, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz

Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Ferran Torres, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Lille and PSG will meet in the second round of the French championship, with the visitors seeking a result that would move them closer to their first league victory.

Betting company 1xbet lists Lille at 4.50 to win, with the draw priced at 4.00 and a PSG victory at 1.71.