PSG Vs Lille - Ligue 1 Highlights

Paris Saint-Germain will seek to maintain their lead in Ligue 1 when they host Lille. The French side have won 20 of their 22 matches this season and are fighting for a Champions League spot.

In their previous match, PSG suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Reims. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring and Neymar added another before halftime for an even score.

Goals

PSG have battled back from two successive losses to earn an impressive victory against Lille at Parc des Princes. After losing 1-0 to Monaco in Ligue 1 and Bayern Munich in the Champions League, PSG needed to find some form against a struggling Lille side.

Galtier's side went ahead by two goals inside 17 minutes when Neymar headed in a Vitinha cross. But Lille weren't complacent and Jonathan David tested Donnarumma with an ambitious header before Bafode Diakite nodded home an Andre Gomes cross to level the scores at 57 minutes.

At 87 minutes, Juan Bernat played Mbappe into the box and he finished with precision to secure a draw for PSG. It was only his third start since January 29 and provided Galtier with much-needed encouragement as they try to turn around their poor form.

It was a thrilling final five minutes as both sides sought to take the lead. But it was the hosts who had the better chances, with Icardi hitting a header over the bar after Renato Sanches played him in and Di Maria getting past defense but missing his target.

With just minutes remaining, Messi was brought down during a counter attack and awarded a free kick in the middle of the field. He took advantage of the foul by stepping into the box to score an impressive goal.

Messi was not playing his best, yet he always delivered when needed most in this crucial win over Lille. It will remain in his memory as a goal that will live long in the memory, after seeing his side come from behind to claim an incredible victory against a resilient Lille team. Despite not being at his peak performance level, Messi must feel proud after such an incredible achievement.

On Sunday, PSG have an incredible chance to surpass Marseille in the standings, but they will need a massive improvement from some key players if they want to maintain their lead. Furthermore, after conceding a penalty in the second half, PSG must improve on their defensive approach.

Key Moments

On Sunday, Kylian Mbappe came off the bench to score twice in an important win for Paris Saint-Germain over Lille. The Paris Saint-Germain forward guided his side to a 4-3 triumph on Sunday that moved them nine points clear at the top of Ligue 1.

Mbappe began the game by evading two Lille defenders to score his first PSG goal since joining from Monaco. He added another in the second half as PSG stormed to victory.

He made an impact on the field in midweek, keeping Bayern Munich defenses on their toes and scoring a late goal during their UEFA Champions League defeat. Mbappe's return should make all the difference on Saturday against Lille as Galtier and his squad look for a hero to save their job.

In the first half, Neymar and Mbappe put Paris Saint-Germain ahead. However, Lille pulled one back early in the second period with Bafode Diakite striking home from close range after Andre Gomes' cross. Jonathan David then leveled matters from the spot after Marco Verratti had been brought down by Djalo.

After an initial burst of pressure from PSG, Lille managed to break away and create a chance for equalization. Gigi Donnarumma couldn't hold onto an Andre Gomes corner kick, but David took control and coolly wrongfooted the PSG keeper to level the score.

However, the Ligue 1 leaders found themselves on the defensive as they were pinged back inside their own half. After Mbappe's stunning solo effort, Neymar doubled the lead with an outstanding individual strike.

On the stroke of half-time, Reims had a golden opportunity to level matters, but Balogun failed to put the ball into the net. This was their third missed opportunity in as many minutes and they looked lethargic and uncreative in the opening 20 minutes.

In the final quarter, Mbappe snuck in at the back post to put PSG back on level terms and set up Messi for a late free-kick that gave PSG hope of a win. Finally, in stoppage time, Messi secured it with his 11th league goal of the season.

Predictions

PSG have been on a roll recently with 3 wins in 4 matches and look set for another impressive performance when they host Lille on Sunday afternoon. At present, PSG sits in fourth place in Ligue 1 with 54 points, just 5 behind leaders Marseille. With this impressive run of results behind them, PSG are likely to extend their impressive streak when they host Lille.

They boast a strong home record this season and will look to extend it when they take on Lille on Sunday evening. A victory could give them a significant boost, giving them reason for optimism as they head into the international break with an eight-point advantage over Saint-Etienne.

At Parc des Princes, the home side will have a passionate support base behind them. This season they have won nine out of their 11 league matches at home where they scored 14 goals and conceded just 16; thus, many expect them to come out on top in this encounter.

Scoring chances: they average 21.7 per game and can convert 74% of their shots on target, making them one of the top attacking teams in Ligue 1. Their defensive record also speaks volumes; 61.4% of their passes are accurate, 74.5%) of long balls are converted, and they put an average of 7.4 corners on goal each match.

Jonathan David is their main attacking threat, leading the team with 14 goals in recent matches. He's expected to start against Lille but there are several other options up front such as Remy Cabella, Edon Zhegrova, and Jonathan Bamba who all scored in their last two matches.

However, Lille have been struggling recently but are coming off a big 2-0 victory against Strasbourg that puts them in fifth place. This presents them with an excellent opportunity to gain some momentum and take another step towards a top-five finish.

This matchup between two of France's top teams will be tough to predict. But given their recent form and home advantage, PSG looks likely to win this game 3-0. They are currently the favourites at odds of 1.91 compared to Lille's odds of 4.34, making them worth backing.

Head-to-Head

Paris Saint Germain have won eight of their last 10 matches, but are coming off an embarrassing defeat to Monaco and will need to get back on track with this match against Lille. Despite this setback, Paris Saint Germain remain on track for another league title and hope to maintain their five-point lead over second-placed Marseille.

PSG vs Lille is an exciting matchup that promises plenty of excitement, with the Parisiens expected to come out on top. They will have the support of a large crowd behind them which should enable them to make the most of their home field advantage.

Between PSG and Lille, their head-to-head record is 31 wins, 14 draws and six losses. Over the past two seasons however, PSG have won 31 out of their 60 matches against Lille - an impressive feat!

PSG have won seven of their last nine Ligue 1 games and boast the best home record this season with 17 victories. Furthermore, they remain unbeaten in three matches at Parc des Princes, giving them a good chance for victory here.

On the opening play of the game, Kylian Mbappe scored an amazing goal to give PSG a lead. The France international raced onto Neymar's pass and calmly placed it under Chevalier!

Mbappe's goal will go down in French football history as one of the greatest ever scored. Additionally, it serves as a testament to how his team works together as one unit to support one another.

PSG were on the attack from kickoff, creating many chances for themselves. Kimpembe teed up Diakite for an excellent cross from the left flank that proved crucial.

On the other hand, Lille had numerous chances to score, with Cabella having the ball on the edge of the box before hitting a low effort that missed. They also had a penalty kick awarded after Djalo was brought down in the area by Verratti after engaging him in combat.