PSG vs. Reims: Team News, Predicted Lineups, Live Stream and TV Info

The pressure is finally off Paris Saint-Germain’s league campaign. The 2-1 win over Montpellier last weekend confirmed their third consecutive Ligue 1 title, and now Saturday becomes the club’s party and title parade.

It is Stade de Reims who have the pleasure of traveling to the Parc des Princes, they are already safe for next season and can now sit back and enjoy the festivities.

Date: Saturday, 23 May

Time: 8 p.m. GMT (9 p.m. CET) / 4 p.m. ET

Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris

TV Info: beIN Sport CONNECT (U.S.), Canal+ (France)

Live Stream: beIN Sport CONNECT

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After missing the title-winning game against Montpellier, Eurosport France (in French) is suggesting that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is once again a doubt for the final game of the season.

The Swede didn’t participate in team training on Wednesday and more won’t be known until Laurent Blanc’s pre-game press conference at 3 p.m on Friday.

Marco Verratti and Thiago Motta will return from suspension and should take their place in the midfield trio, with either Blaise Matuidi or Adrien Rabiot playing beside them.

Brazilians Lucas Moura and Marquinhos will be pushing for a place in the starting XI, but Blanc will likely continue with David Luiz and Ezequiel Lavezzi respectively.

Reims' win over Rennes last week secured their place in Ligue 1 for next season, and they will be able to enjoy the occasion.

One player that will relish the trip to Paris is David Ngog. The former PSG and Liverpool forward has been in good form for the Champagne club and this will be a pleasant homecoming for the 26-year-old.

Form

Paris Saint-Germain

W PSG 6-0 EA Guingamp – Ligue 1

W FC Nantes 0-2 PSG – Ligue 1

W PSG 3-1 FC Metz – Ligue 1

W PSG 6-1 Lille – Ligue 1

L Barcelona 2-0 PSG – Champions League

Stade de Reims

W Reims 1-0 Rennes – Ligue 1

W Evian 2-3 Reims – Ligue 1

L Guingamp 2-0 Reims – Ligue 1

L Reims 2-4 Lyon – Ligue 1

W Bastia 1-2 Reims – Ligue 1

Predicted Formations

PSG (4-3-1-2): Salvatore Sirigu; Serge Aurier, David Luiz, Thiago Silva, Maxwell; Marco Verratti, Thiago Motta, Blaise Matuidi; Ezequiel Lavezzi, Javier Pastore, Edinson Cavani

Reims (4-1-4-1): Kossi Agassa; Aissa Mandi, Antoine Conte, Mohamed Fofana, Franck Signorino; Mads Albaek; Benjamin Moukandjo, Prince Oniangue, Omenuke Mfulu, Diego; David Ngog 

Players to Watch

Since Jean-Luc Vasseur was relived of his duties as Reims head coach, there have been some changes to the squad. One of them is the emergence of young midfielder Omenuke Mfulu.

The Congolese international had only appeared off the bench until last week. Olivier Guegan handed the 21-year-old his first start for the club in the 1-0 win over Rennes, and he had no problem getting involved in the battle.

He picked up a yellow card, but, according to WhoScored, he touched the ball 45 times in 57 minutes and won two tackles and had one successful dribble.

Mfulu is a former Lille youth-team player but left in 2013 in the pursuit of first-team football. He has paid his dues for Reims' second team—playing in France’s fourth division—and now he has his chance to make an impact.

Playing against this PSG midfield on Saturday will be a huge test for Mfulu, but one that he will surely relish. This is the reason why he left Lille.

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Key Battle

Reims have gained a reputation for playing a well-organised 4-1-4-1, with the emphasis on keeping the play tight through the middle and relying on width to cause the opposition problems.

On Saturday, PSG’s full-backs will be up against the pace of either Odair Fortes or Benjamin Moukandjo and the skill and trickery of Diego.

The Brazilian has four goals this season, but team-mate Fortes will be disappointed he has only been able to find the net once this season.

Diego is undoubtedly the star of this team, he has also added eight assists this campaign, Fortes has three, while Moukandjo is the club's top scorer with eight.

If you overload to stop the threat of Diego, whoever the option is on the right, they will be able to pose a significant threat if they apply themselves.

Odds (via Oddschecker)

PSG: 1/7

Draw: 17/2

Reims: 22/1