Paris Saint Germain (PSG) VS Toulouse Prediction

France Super Cup - Paris Saint Germain (PSG) VS Toulouse
Match Time: 04-01-2024 03:45 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Head to Head:
The history between PSG and Toulouse unfolds with PSG holding a 30-9 advantage, including eight draws, from their 47 previous encounters. The Parisians have secured victories in four of their last five meetings, though the most recent clash in August ended in a 1-1 draw in a Ligue 1 fixture.

Team Analysis:
The upcoming Trophee de Champions clash provides PSG with an opportunity to clinch the first piece of silverware in France as they host Toulouse at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday. PSG, not at their dominant best in the first half of the season, sees this match as a chance to set the tone for the remainder of the campaign. Currently unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions, PSG has claimed five wins in this period, concluding with a 3-1 victory over Metz in their final Ligue 1 fixture of 2023. Kylian Mbappe's second-half brace, coupled with Vitinha's opening goal, gives PSG confidence heading into Wednesday's clash. The Parc des Princes has been a fortress for PSG, where they remain unbeaten in their last nine matches. However, maintaining clean sheets has been a challenge that PSG aims to address against Toulouse.

Toulouse secured a spot in Wednesday's clash by winning the Coupe de France last season, but their current campaign poses challenges in balancing European engagements and domestic commitments. Struggling towards the end of 2023, Toulouse has only managed one win in their last eight matches across all competitions. Despite taking an early lead through Frank Magri, their final fixture of the year resulted in a 2-1 home defeat to Monaco. Toulouse faces difficulties on the road, with just one win in their last 11 away matches across all competitions. Nonetheless, a recent triumph against LASK in a Europa League group stage fixture provides a glimmer of hope.

Conclusion: 
Considering the recent history of both teams, with both scoring in their last two meetings, a similar outcome could be expected. PSG's tendency for high-scoring matches, as seen with over 3.5 goals in their previous home fixture, suggests an entertaining clash. PSG's likely dominance on Wednesday positions them as potential candidates to secure victories in both halves.

Tip: Over 3.5 goals