Toulouse — PSG : Match Preview and Prediction for August 30,2025

Toulouse’s Solid Start

Last season, Toulouse, under Spanish coach Carles Martinez, secured a 10th-place finish, solidifying their status as a mid-table team in Ligue 1. This new season, the “Violets” have kicked off with two clean-sheet victories, currently even surpassing the French champions in goal difference.

Early Victories and Upcoming Challenges

The Occitans first narrowly defeated Franck Haise’s Nice 1-0 in a tight contest, with Sidibe scoring in the 89th minute, capitalizing on Nice’s focus on Champions League qualifiers. Following that, they secured a 2-0 home victory against Brest, with a brace from Magri in the second half. While this is a promising start, playing against the champions, even on home turf, should provide a true test of their capabilities in this encounter. For the hosts, Azizi and Schmidt will miss the game, while Ghanaian player Alex is questionable.

PSG’s Gradual Ascent and Squad Changes

After a challenging and extended previous season, the Parisians are gradually building momentum, securing important, albeit not always spectacular, victories. The squad is evolving: Zabarnyi has arrived (a potential backup for Marquinhos on the left flank), and new goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier has taken over, effectively replacing Donnarumma, who moved to Manchester (almost). Crucially, the core team that solidified in the latter half of last season, winning the Champions League and reaching the Club World Cup final, largely remains intact.

Recent Ligue 1 Wins and Match Expectations

In Ligue 1, Luis Enrique’s team has secured two 1-0 victories. Following this, the team learned their Champions League group stage opponents, a draw that promises to be challenging for the champions. They then traveled to Toulouse, where attacking talents like Khvicha, Dembele, and company are expected to deliver a third consecutive Ligue 1 win. For the visitors, Soler and Tenas will be unavailable against Toulouse, while Mayulu and Kimpembe are doubtful.