PSG v Monaco: Where to watch Friday’s Ligue 1 clash and why the visitors feel confident

Paris Saint-Germain welcome Monaco to the Parc des Princes on Friday, 4 September 2026, for the third round of Ligue 1, with the match kicking off at 19:05 GMT. The reigning champions are still unbeaten but face a Monaco side who have won their last four matches and have yet to concede a league goal.

The game will be shown on Ligue 1+ in France, beIN SPORTS in the United States and Canada, Canal+ Sport in sub-Saharan Africa, and beIN SPORTS in the Middle East and North Africa.

Monaco have enjoyed a strong record in recent visits to Paris. In their past seven trips to face PSG since 2020, the Principality club have recorded three wins, two draws and two defeats.

That run underlines Monaco’s ability to compete at the Parc des Princes, rather than being overwhelmed by the occasion. They also won at PSG earlier this year, securing a 3-1 victory.

The match will be PSG’s first home fixture of the season. Luis Enrique’s side have not lost in Ligue 1, although their opening two league matches have both ended in 2-2 draws.

At Rennes, PSG recovered to level in the 82nd minute, while against Lille they rescued a point in stoppage time after falling 2-0 behind. Their results have therefore kept them unbeaten, but the champions have been made to work hard during the closing stages of both matches.

Before the start of the Ligue 1 campaign, PSG defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup. They then suffered a 1-0 defeat by Lens in the Trophee des Champions.

Monaco make perfect start under Filipe Luis

Monaco have made an impressive beginning under new head coach Filipe Luis, who arrived at the club this summer.

They have won four consecutive matches. In Europe, Monaco secured their place in the UEFA Conference League by beating Gornik Zabrze 3-2 in the first leg before completing the job with a 4-1 victory in the return fixture.

Their Ligue 1 record has been even more convincing defensively. Monaco began with a narrow 1-0 win away at Le Havre and then produced a notable 2-0 victory over Marseille on Sunday. They have conceded no goals in the league and sit alone at the top of the table after a perfect start.

PSG remain unbeaten, but their two draws have highlighted some difficulty in closing out matches. Monaco, by contrast, arrive in confident form, with four straight victories and an unbroken defensive record in Ligue 1.

The visitors’ recent success at the Parc des Princes, combined with the fact that the two teams have often cancelled each other out, has led Africafoot to predict another draw. Its forecast is a 2-2 result between two teams whose attacks have started the season strongly.

According to the betting odds listed by 1xBet, Monaco are priced at 6.60 to win, a draw is rated at 5.20, and PSG are the clear favourites at 1.36.