Albert
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7d
My Prediction
Paris Saint-Germain by 2Looking at the Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais matchup, there's much to consider. Testing their net-minding prowess, you've got Gianluigi Donnarumma and Matvey Safonov on the Paris side, posting fair ratings and decent saves, their counterparts at Lyon have Lucas Perri somehow holding everything together with an impressive rating and equally solid save tally.
Talking about top players, Lyon's Rayan Cherki is in a league of his own with his off-the-charts rating and killer accurate pass percent, not to mention Nicolás Tagliafico and Alexandre Lacazette adding some scoring power. Well, it does seem like Lyon has a good thing going here, but wait until you hear about Paris' lineup.
Achraf Hakimi leads the pack with a stellar rating and some eye-catching shot percentages to boot. Vitinha and Lucas Beraldo follow suit, providing prowess both on the attack and defense. But what's that? Paris's esteemed defender, Presnel Kimpembe, is doubtful to hit the field due to injury? That will put some additional strain on their defensive formation, won't it? Something to consider.
Now, let's turn back the clock to their previous encounters. Paris bested Lyon two out of three times, with the other one favoring Lyon. It seems that the Parisians, even without some of their regulars, know how to tackle the Lyon side well enough.
Regular season records tell you Paris has a habit of winning, showcasing an impeccable 10-win streak with no losses, whereas Lyon's sitting on a rather modest 7 wins. Peering through their recent results, both teams are maintaining a fair winning streak.
Taking everything into account, my gut says Paris' winning habit backed by their resilient player lineup will outrun the Lyon side. It may be a close call, but let’s see.
Albert’s Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain by 2