Happy New Year, football fraternity! What a great way to kick-start the year 2025 with an electric clash in the final of the Trophée des Champions, where two of the best from Ligue 1 square off for silverware: Paris Saint Germain hosting AS Monaco. Will PSG, now managed by Luis Enrique, stake their claim for dominance, or can Adolf Hutter's Monaco pull off a coup? Let's plunge into what will prove to be an exciting encounter.
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PSG have been in scintillating form this season, topping Ligue 1 with no defeats recorded against their name thus far, gathering 12 wins and 4 draws in the process. They are truly fearsome, having managed an astonishing 44 goals to date-an average of 2.8 per game. Equally impressive, the defense has shipped only 14 goals across all competitions so far this campaign.
Under Luis Enrique, PSG have combined flair with tactical discipline, as witnessed in the recent 0-0 draw against Lens in the Coupe de France, which they won 4-3 on penalties. The Parisians boast an all-star lineup, with Ousmane Dembélé, and Achraf Hakimi among those dictating the pace of play. Equally impressive this season has been their defense, marshaled by Marquinhos and Gianluigi Donnarumma, with five clean sheets to its name.
Key stats
- Goals Scored: 44 (2.8/game)
- Goals Conceded: 14 (0.9/game)
- Corners/Game: 7.5
- Clean Sheets: 5
AS Monaco
Monaco comes into the final on the back of a somewhat indifferent patch of form, lying currently 3rd in Ligue 1 with 9 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses. Their attacking prowess was to the fore as they beat USJFC 4-1 in the Coupe de France but have been plagued by inconsistency all through the campaign.
Under Adolf Hutter, Monaco has adapted a fluidity in their way of play, relying on the creative spark of Aleksandr Golovin and the clinical finishing of Folarin Balogun. Defensively, they have been decent, managing to keep 6 clean sheets, but still remain suspect to high-scoring teams like PSG.
Key stats
- Goals Scored: 26 (1.6/game)
- Goals Conceded: 16 (1.0/game)
- Corners/Game: 4.4
- Clean Sheets: 6
Head to Head Stats
PSG and Monaco share a storied rivalry, with PSG dominating the recent encounters.
PSG Wins: 13
Monaco Wins: 4
Draws: 3
Key Trend: PSG are unbeaten in their last 3 games against Monaco.
Goals Galore: Both teams have scored in 4 of the last 5 matches.
Disciplined Duels: Under 4.5 cards in 4 of their last 5 encounters.
History of Head-to-Heads
Ligue 1 2024/2025
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Super Cup 2023/2024
AS Monaco
Ligue 1 2024/2025
PSG
Ligue 1 2023/2024
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Ligue 1 2023/2024
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Expert Betting Tips
Interesting match in the final and a good match between styles; depth of attack with defensive solidity would give the edge to PSG, but unpredictability of Monaco can always bring a surprise through Golovin and Folarin Balogun finding their form.
I predict dominance for PSG because they have more composure and they can utilize Dembele's pace to outmaneuver Monaco at the back.
While Monaco will most likely sit deep and strike on the counter using Golovin's creativity.
- PSG to Win: With superior form, squad depth, and head-to-head dominance, PSG are favorites to secure the trophy. (1xbet: 1.664 Odds)
- Over 2.5 Goals: Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games, and their attacking talents should ensure plenty of action. (Betway: 1.49 Odds)
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Monaco’s attacking potential, combined with PSG’s firepower, makes this a likely outcome. (Bet365: 1.53 Odds)
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