A thrilling all-French clash awaits as Monaco host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Both teams had their challenges in reaching the knockout stages, setting up a tense battle as they look to find their rhythm on Europe’s biggest stage.
| Tournament: | Champions League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Stade Louis II, Monaco |
| Date: | 17.02.2026 |
| Time: | 20:00 GMT |
Monaco vs PSG Form and Head to Head
Monaco arrive at this European fixture following a confidence-boosting 3-1 victory over Nantes in their last Ligue 1 outing, where they were the home side. This result, however, represents only their second win in their last eight matches across all competitions, highlighting a period of inconsistent form for the principality club. Prior to that win, the hosts endured a goalless draw against Nice away from home, a 3-1 defeat to Strasbourg in the Coupe de France, and a dominant 4-0 home win against Rennes. Their Champions League form has shown resilience at home, remaining unbeaten in four matches and keeping clean sheets for 315 minutes at Stade Louis-II.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain experienced a domestic setback in their most recent fixture, falling to a 3-1 away defeat against Rennes. This marked their first loss before a midweek European fixture this season, and they will be eager to bounce back. Before that, the Parisians secured a resounding 5-0 home victory over Marseille in Ligue 1 and a 2-1 away win against Strasbourg. In the Champions League, PSG drew 1-1 with Newcastle at home and suffered a 2-1 loss to Sporting away from home, indicating some vulnerability on their travels in Europe.
The most recent encounter between these two French rivals saw Monaco emerge victorious with a 1-0 win at home in a Ligue 1 fixture back in November 2025. This result was a notable one, given PSG's historical dominance in this fixture.
Looking at their last six meetings, Paris Saint-Germain have held the slight edge, securing three victories compared to Monaco's two, with one match ending in a draw. This suggests that while PSG often come out on top, Monaco are more than capable of causing an upset, especially on their home turf.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Monaco vs PSG?
PSG go into the clash at Stade Louis II as strong favourites, with current odds suggesting about a 66% chance of an away win. Monaco are the underdogs at home, with only a 14% chance of pulling off an upset in this first leg of the Champions League knockout.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 13/2 | BetMGM UK |
| PSG | 10/21 | Coral |
| Draw | 4/1 | BetMGM UK |
Odds last updated at 6:45PM Tuesday, 17th February.
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Monaco vs PSG Team News
Monaco are set to contend with a significant list of absentees for this crucial Champions League tie. The home side will be without the services of Eric Dier, Wout Faes, Kamal Ouattara, Christian Mawissa, and Lukáš Hrádecký, all sidelined due to injury. These defensive absences could stretch the back line, placing greater pressure on the available defenders.
Paris Saint-Germain have a relatively healthier squad, with only Fabián Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou confirmed as missing due to injury. This provides Luis Enrique with more options and stability compared to his opposite number.
Monaco vs PSG Confirmed Lineups
Monaco (4-2-3-1): Köhn; Vanderson, Teze, Faes, Henrique; Zakaria, Camara; Akliouche, Golovin, Adingra; Balogun
PSG (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Barcola, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
Lineups preview by WhoScored.
Monaco vs PSG Team Prediction
This all-French European clash sees Monaco’s structured, defensive approach take on PSG’s dynamic, possession-driven style. Monaco have been solid at home in the Champions League, remaining unbeaten and conceding no goals in their last 315 minutes at Stade Louis-II. Aleksandr Golovin and Maghnes Akliouche provide creativity, but scoring has been a challenge, with just eight goals from 14.5 expected.
PSG, under Luis Enrique, thrive on midfield control and wide attacking thrusts, with Vitinha orchestrating play and full-backs Hakimi and Mendes pushing high. With 11 different scorers this campaign, their attacking depth is a constant threat. The game will likely be decided by tempo: Monaco aim to frustrate, while PSG look to exploit space quickly. Experience and firepower suggest the Parisians will edge a narrow away win.
Prediction: Monaco 1-2 PSG
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Fabian Ruiz has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 5/6 at William Hill while publishing.
Folarin Balogun has exceeded 1.5 Fouls in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 5/6 at Skybet while publishing.
Vitinha has exceeded 0.5 Fouls in 5 of their last 7 games.
Best odds of Evens at Betway while publishing.
There have been 26+ shots taken in 8 of Paris Saint-Germain's last 8 matches in Champions League.
Best odds of 8/13 at BetVictor while publishing.
Lamine Camara has exceeded 1.5 Fouls in 5 of their last 7 games.
Best odds of 11/10 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Monaco vs PSG Bet Builder Tip
Our Monaco vs PSG Bet Builder Tip consists:
- F. Balogun Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
- Ousmane Dembele - To Score Or Assist
- N. Mendes Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
- Vitinha Over 1.5 - Shots
Best odds of 15/2 at bet365 while publishing.
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