Paris Saint Germain vs Toulouse Prediction - Ligue 1

Thanh VinhApril 3, 2026 09:05

Paris Saint Germain host Toulouse at Parc des Princes with the aim of consolidating their top spot in Ligue 1, amidst serious squad crises facing both teams.

At 1:45 AM on April 4th, 2026, the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint Germain and Toulouse will take place at the Parc des Princes stadium. This is a clash between the league leaders and their opponents striving to climb into the top half of the table.

Paris Saint Germain's dominant position in the league table.

Paris Saint Germain is currently demonstrating overwhelming strength, holding onto the top spot with 60 points after 26 rounds. Meanwhile, Toulouse is in ninth place with 37 points. The 23-point gap highlights the significant difference in class and form between the two clubs this season.

Team Location Point Form (last 5 matches)
Paris Saint Germain 1 60 Win 3, Loss 2
Toulouse 9 37 Wins 2, Losses 2, Draws 1

Analyzing team form and strength

Paris Saint Germain: The Parc des Princes fortress

The home team displayed a devastating form throughout the season with 19 wins in 26 matches. In particular, their home ground, Parc des Princes, has been a fortress, with them winning 10 matches and losing only 1 there. Paris Saint Germain's attack is leading the league with an average of 2.2 goals per game, while their defense has conceded only 0.8 goals per game.

Toulouse: A tough challenge away from home.

On the other side of the pitch, Toulouse has been inconsistent, having suffered 10 defeats in 27 league matches. Away from home, they have only managed 5 wins and suffered 6 losses. With an average of 1.4 goals scored per game and 1.2 goals conceded per game, Toulouse will face immense pressure from the powerful attack of the capital team.

Head-to-head history and key statistics

In their last five encounters, Paris Saint Germain have held a clear advantage with four wins. Most notably, they secured a resounding 6-3 victory away at Toulouse in August 2025. However, Toulouse also pulled off a surprise 3-1 win at Parc des Princes in May 2024. This suggests the visitors still have the potential to create upsets if they capitalize on their opponent's mistakes.

Team situation: A difficult problem for both coaches.

Both teams are grappling with lengthy injury lists, which will directly impact their squad selection for this match.

Paris Saint Germain's list of absentees

  • B. Barcola:Absent due to ankle injury.
  • Q. Ndjantou:Absent due to muscle injury.
  • F. Ruiz:Absent due to a knee injury.

Toulouse's absentee list

  • A. Francis:Absent due to a broken leg.
  • S. Hidalgo:Absent due to suspension (having accumulated enough yellow cards).
  • F. Magri:Absent due to a knee injury.
  • C. Cresswell:Absent due to muscle injury.
  • R. Messila:Absent due to ankle injury.
  • D. Methalie:Absent due to a knee injury.

Tactical analysis and prediction

Based on statistical data, Paris Saint Germain is considered the clear favorite with a predicted win rate. Although both teams have suffered injuries, the Parc des Princes side still boasts superior squad depth compared to Toulouse.

Paris Saint Germain's playing style is expected to focus on ball control and high-pressure tactics from the start. For Toulouse, their most realistic goal is to defend tightly and wait for opportunities from counter-attacks. The match is predicted to have many goals based on the current attacking performance of both sides.

Team lineup updated at 01:30 on 04/04/2026

Official lineup

Paris Saint Germain

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachEnrique Luis

Starting lineup:

  • 39. Matvey Safonov (G)
  • 2. Achraf Hakimi (D)
  • 6. Ilya Zabarnyi (D)
  • 51. William Pacho (D)
  • 21. Lucas Hernández (D)
  • 33. Warren Zaïre-Emery (M)
  • 4. Lucas Beraldo (M)
  • 19. Kang-in Lee (M)
  • 14. Désiré Doué (F)
  • 10. Ousmane Dembélé (F)
  • 7. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (F)

Substitutes:

  • 89. Renato Marin
  • 87. João Neves
  • 5. Marquinhos
  • 49. Ibrahimovic
  • 30. Lucas Chevalier
  • 9. Gonçalo Ramos
  • 25. Nuno Mendes
  • 27. Dro Fernández
  • 17. Vitinha

Toulouse

Diagram: 3-4-2-1

CoachDales Martinez

Starting lineup:

  • 1. Guillaume Restes (G)
  • 3. Mark McKenzie (D)
  • 35. Seny Koumbassa (D)
  • 2. Rasmus Nicolaisen (D)
  • 24. Dayann Methalie (M)
  • 23. Cristian Casseres Jr. (M)
  • 18. Pape Diop (M)
  • 19. Djibril Sidibé (M)
  • 15. Aron Dønnum (F)
  • 10. Yann Gboho (F)
  • 20. Emerson (F)

Substitutes:

  • 12. Warren Kamanzi
  • 45. Alexis Vossih
  • 44. Gaëtan Bakhouche
  • 77. Mario Sauer
  • 37. Ilyas Azizi
  • 7. Julian Vignolo
  • 16. Kjetil Haug
  • 40. Naime Said Mchindra
  • 13. Jacen Russell-Rowe
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