PSG vs Toulouse: Preview, Prediction & Betting Picks

This Sunday, the Parisian turf of Parc des Princes prepares to host yet another intriguing chapter of French football as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) square off against Toulouse in what is expected to be a compelling Ligue 1 encounter. With the season winding down, both teams have distinct motivations driving their ambitions, shaping up a match that holds significant value beyond the mere three points at stake.

• Both Teams To Score @ -165 With BetMGM
• Over 3.5 Match Goals @ +100 With BetMGM
• PSG To Score 3+ Goals @ +260 With BetMGM

These odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

• Date: 05/12/2024
• Kick-off time: 12:00 Pacific Time
• Location: Parc des Princes

Paris Saint-Germain, under the guidance of Luis Enrique, find themselves comfortably perched atop the Ligue 1 standings with 70 points garnered from 31 outings. This season, PSG have once again underscored their dominance in French football, albeit without the spectacular flair often associated with their play in previous campaigns. Despite a perceived dip in explosive performance levels, their strategic finesse and tactical discipline have ensured a steady accumulation of victories.

The capital club's nine-point lead over their closest rivals, AS Monaco, coupled with a game in hand, paints a picture of a team on an almost unassailable march towards yet another league title. The scenario unfolding in Ligue 1 is such that only a series of highly improbable events would derail PSG from clinching the crown, given their substantial advantage in both points and goal difference.

However, the true measure of success for PSG this season, as has become the norm, is pegged on their performance in the UEFA Champions League. Presently, PSG face a challenging task in overturning a 1-0 deficit against Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals. The upcoming encounter in Paris on Tuesday night is pivotal, potentially defining their season.

In contrast, Toulouse, under the stewardship of Carles Martínez Novell, are scripting a narrative of steady progress and consolidation. Currently positioned 11th with 40 points from 32 games, the club from Occitanie have laid down solid performances that hint at an improvement over last season's 13th-place finish. With just a handful of games left in the season, Toulouse's mid-table security allows them to play with less pressure, focusing instead on tactical integrity and team growth.

The 2022-23 Coupe de France victors also made a commendable appearance in this season's Europa League, topping their group before exiting in the playoff round. This European journey, though cut short, provided invaluable experience and showcased their potential on a larger stage, enriching the team's development and competitive edge.

The recent head-to-head record between these two sides does not favor Toulouse, with PSG having won four of the last five encounters; the other match ended in a draw. This dominance is reflective of the gap in quality and resources between the two clubs.

The spotlight will invariably fall on PSG's marquee players, who are expected to steer the Parisian side through both domestic and European fixtures. Their performance on Sunday will be scrutinized for signs of either fatigue or undivided focus, given the looming Champions League commitments.

For Toulouse, their collective unit's performance, rather than individual brilliance, often dictates their success. However, players who have shown the ability to rise to big occasions this season will need to step up once again if they hope to upset the leaders.

As matchday approaches, this game is not without meaning, with PSG aiming to edge closer to the title and Toulouse looking to prove their mettle against the league's best. This game, set against the backdrop of contrasting objectives and pressures, promises to deliver a fascinating 90 minutes of football.

PSG Team News

PSG will unfortunately be without Lucas Hernández for the foreseeable future with the defender having suffered an ACL injury that will keep him on the sidelines for the next nine months at least.Sergio Rico also remains a long-term absentee, while left-back Layvin Kurzawa is not yet fit.

Toulouse Team News

Toulouse will be missing defender Rasmus Nicolaisen who is unavailable through suspension following a red card at the weekend.The likes of Warren Kamanzi and Shavy Babicka will hope to have earned a place in the starting XI for this one.

PSG's form is largely good as they come into this game off the back of three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five outings. Most recently Luis Enrique's side fell to a 1-0 defeat in Germany at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final in what was a largely flat performance.

That result was preceded by a 3-3 draw at home to Le Havre, where Gonçalo Ramos rescued a point with a 95th-minute equalizer for the hosts after Achraf Hakimi and Bradley Barcola had registered on the scoresheet earlier in the game.

Before that came a three-match winning run, where PSG beat Lorient 4-1, thanks to braces from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, Lyon 4-1, courtesy of goals from Ramos (X2) and Lucas Beraldo, and Barcelona 4-1, where the goals came from Mbappé (X2), Dembélé and Vitinha.

Toulouse are amidst a fairly solid run of form that has seen them win two, draw two and lose one of their last five games. Their last outing was a fairly disappointing 1-2 loss at home to Montpellier, where Toulouse conceded the winner to a side that has been playing with ten men for over 15 minutes before then being reduced to ten themselves.

That result followed a 2-1 win away at Lorient through goals from Thijs Dallinga and Ibrahim Cissoko, which was preceded by a 2-2 draw against Marseille and a 2-1 win away at Rennes, with the goals in those two games coming from Rasmus Nicolaisen, Yann Gboho, Cristian Cásseres and Moussa Diarra. Before all of that came a forgettable 0-0 draw with Strasbourg.

PSG are only one point from the Ligue 1 title but they'll want to win it in style in front of their own fans and it's hard to think of a reason why they won't. Toulouse are no pushovers and will likely make this one very competitive, but ultimately player quality should be the difference here. PSG 3-1 Toulouse.

This game will be aired live to all subscribed U.S viewers on beIN Sports