In the old timeless saga that is Paris Saint-Germain against Toulouse, things look to be heating up yet again. While Paris Saint-Germain has undoubtedly been the stronger side this season as per their regular-season record, Toulouse has managed to hold its own. Although they might not have a shining record to boast of, their recent results suggest otherwise. Let's not dismiss their ability to cause an upset, remembering their last encounter in May when they conquered Paris Saint-Germain by 3-1.
While both teams have stars that shine, let's discuss a few key players. For Paris Saint-Germain, Bradley Barcola with his 8.00 rating and three goals cannot be overlooked. Kang-in Lee and Nuno Mendes have also had impressive showings. Their goalkeepers Matvey Safonov and Gianluigi Donnarumma have both pulled off credible performances, with high ratings and a good save record.
On the flip side, Toulouse has some diamonds in the rough as well. Zakaria Aboukhlal is one to watch with an 8.07 rating and three goals to his name this season. Djibril Sidibé and Joshua King have also caught the eye. The solo sentinel between the posts for Toulouse, Guillaume Restes, has earned his stripes with a respectable rating and five saves.
In a game like this, where the favored team has an undeniable track record but their opponents have shown signs of resilience and unexpected prowess, making the right prediction is a bit like eating soup with a fork – messy and a little bit risky without the right technique. Even so...
Albert’s Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain by 2