PSG — Strasbourg : Match Preview and Prediction for October 17,2025

Paris Saint-Germain: Early Season Form and Challenges

Luis Enrique’s squad has commenced the new season in formidable fashion, securing victories in both of their Champions League fixtures. Their impressive 2-1 away triumph against Barcelona stood out more than their dominant 4-0 home win over Atalanta. In , the Parisian giants are long accustomed to dictating terms. However, at this early stage of the championship campaign, PSG is experiencing considerable pressure from Lyon, Strasbourg, and Marseille, all trailing the Parisians by a mere single point after seven rounds.

PSG’s Recent Domestic Performance and Injury Report

Prior to the international break, the French champions failed to clinch all three points away at Lille, settling for a 1-1 draw, with Ethan Mbappe’s late equalizer coming just five minutes before the final whistle. PSG has been grappling with squad issues for some time; Ruish, Dembele, and Neves are sidelined (having also missed national team duty). Furthermore, there are doubts surrounding the availability of Barcola, Doue, and Marquinhos for this match. While these absences represent a significant core of unavailable players for PSG, the squad’s immense depth means the Catalan coach’s team is unlikely to suffer a substantial drop in quality.

Strasbourg: Rise in Fortunes and European Campaign

Last season, Strasbourg received a significant boost through its partnership with Chelsea, enabling young London-based players to gain valuable game experience and develop within the “red-and-blues” squad, preparing them for potential integration into the “Aristocrats” ranks. This alliance considerably enhanced the financial capabilities and playing potential of the hosts, who secured a 6th-place finish in last season, earning a spot in the Conference League. They successfully navigated past Brøndby (winning 3-2 on aggregate) and have already made a positive start in the group stage, claiming a 2-1 away victory against Slovakian side Slovan.

Strasbourg’s Domestic Form and Key Absences

Before the recent international break, Liam Rosenior’s side (whose coaching should not be underestimated) delivered a resounding 5-0 home win against Angers. Thanks to five victories in their opening seven league matches, the “red-and-blues” currently sit precisely alongside PSG in the standings. The upcoming match against the Parisians at Parc des Princes will serve as a crucial test of the British manager’s team’s ambitions and resilience. For the visitors, Sarr, Sou, and Emega will be unavailable for this encounter.