This Sunday, January 5, marks the high-stakes football clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AS Monaco for the Supercopa de France, set to kick off at 1:30 PM (Brasilia time) at Stadium 947 in Doha, Qatar. Meanwhile, the Italian Serie A sees the first Derby della Capitale of 2025 take place between AS Roma and Lazio at 4:45 PM (Brasilia time), concluding the first half of their league campaigns.
When itcomes to PSG versus Monaco, the Parisians are fueled by their impressive unbeaten streak of six matches, including three victories and three draws. They head confidently against Monaco, riding high after defeating them 4-2 during their recent Ligue 1 encounter. Betters are placing their faith firmly on the PSG victory at odds of 1.65, and for both teams to score, the odds are set at 1.57.
Analyzing the scoring capabilities of the two sides, PSG boast 51 goals scored and only 21 conceded this season, resulting in an average of 2.22 goals scored per game and 0.91 conceded. Monaco trails with 42 goals scored and 27 conceded across 23 fixtures, averaging 1.83 goals for and 1.17 against per match. Given the knockout nature of Sunday’s match, where both offensives run high, expect fireworks with betting markets siding for both teams to score as well.
For the prediction of who will score first, PSG sits heavily favored at odds of 1.51. Their talent-laden squad, which includes stars like Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola, has proved efficient at breaking the deadlock, scoring first in four of their last six matches. These specs provide strong weight to the wager on PSG opening the scoring and hence provide high marks to risk-takers.
Podcast listeners and fans alike can tune live to the match via CazéTV on YouTube, ensuring access to this thrilling season opener.
Turning over to Rome, Sunday’s fierce rivalry sees Roma and Lazio set to tussle at the Stadio Olimpico and offers differing narratives for each team. AS Roma is languishing mid-table, eyeing the Champions League slots, whereas Lazio anchors firmly within them, showcasing how their recent form will affect the match dynamics. With both squads closely matched over recent fixtures, the predictions suggest conservative play is likely, with odds placed on total goals being under 2.5 at 1.77 due to their historically low-scoring encounters.
Indeed, all five previous meetings resulted below the two-goal mark of 2.5. Also noteworthy is the trend of fouls and interruptions: both teams together averaged over 2.5 offsides per match this season, hinting at potential tactical battles and disruptions as they seek the upper hand.
Particularly, as the teams line up, Roma’s coach, Claudio Ranieri, may deploy strategies to deny Lazio’s advancing play, aiming for pragmatic approaches amid the tension of the rivalry. The odds suggest initial tension will reign, with bets available for the match remaining level after the first 30 minutes, set at 1.70.
For fans wishing to catch the Derby della Capitale live, ESPN will provide coverage on cable, alongside Disney+ streaming options from kickoff.
Team Lineups:
For PSG against Monaco, expectations indicate the following line: Matvey Safonov; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, and Nuno Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, and João Neves; Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doue, and Bradley Barcola.
On the opposite floor of Rome, Roma’s expected formation sees Mile Svilar; Gianluca Mancini, Mats Hummels, and Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Leandro Paredes, Manu Koné, and Angelino; Dybala and Niccolo Pisilli; Artem Dovbyk likely on the pitch. Lazio might respond with: Provedel; Marusic, Mario Gila, Romagnoli, and Nuno Tavares; Nicolò Rovella and Guendouzi; Gustav Isaksen, Dele-Bashiru, and Zaccagni; Valentín Castellanos off the bench.
The clash between these two eternal rivals promises heated encounters and defining moments as they battle for supremacy. With pre-match predictions outlining close contests both on scoring and defensive strategies, fans can anticipate memorable actions as the weekend approaches.