Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are gearing up to face Lille on Sunday, with manager Luis Enrique confident in his team's resilience. PSG recently secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League, showcasing their ability to overcome adversity. Goncalo Ramos scored the decisive goal, helping PSG recover from a slow start and secure three crucial points against a formidable opponent.
Currently leading Ligue 1 with 15 points from six matches, PSG will visit Stade Pierre-Mauroy to take on sixth-place Lille. Despite their strong position, they could be overtaken by Lyon or Marseille before kickoff. Luis Enrique has urged his team to maintain consistency in domestic competitions, especially after their recent away defeat to Marseille.
"The league is important for us," he stated, emphasizing the need for continuity.
Lille are eager to bounce back after two consecutive losses. They are known for their competitive spirit and have played midweek games like PSG. Luis Enrique appreciates playing in stadiums with vibrant atmospheres and believes his players thrive in such high-stakes matches. He acknowledged Lille's strength and familiarity from previous encounters last season.
Lucas Chevalier will return to Stade Pierre-Mauroy for the first time since joining PSG. The 23-year-old goalkeeper has kept 15 clean sheets in Ligue 1 since last season, more than any other keeper during that period. His impressive record includes a match ratio of 38% without conceding goals, the best among goalkeepers born in the 21st century across Europe's top five leagues.
Lille's Olivier Giroud has been impactful since joining on a free transfer in July, scoring three times in seven appearances across all competitions. The veteran striker netted twice at home, including a decisive goal against Brann in their Europa League opener on September 25.
PSG's Defensive Strength
PSG have shown defensive solidity this season, keeping four clean sheets in their first six league matches. This achievement is only surpassed by Lyon across Europe's top five leagues. Despite losing to Marseille recently, PSG haven't suffered consecutive away defeats in Ligue 1 since January 2023.
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- Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) October 3, 2025
Lille aim to avoid three straight league defeats for the first time since the 2019-20 season. They last failed to score in three consecutive matches back in September 2017. However, Lille have struggled against PSG at home, winning just one of their last 13 league meetings while losing nine.
Match Prediction and Statistics
The upcoming match sees PSG as favourites with a win probability of 53.5%, according to Opta statistics. Lille have a win probability of 23.1%, while the likelihood of a draw stands at 23.4%. Vitinha could make his milestone 100th appearance for PSG in Ligue 1 during this game.
The midfielder has been exceptional this season, carrying the ball over 200 times—at least 78 more than any other player in France's top division—and achieving over 100 progressive carries.
