Paris Saint-Germain v Lyon: leaders meet Europa hopefuls | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain host Lyon in Ligue 1 at the Parc des Princes on Sunday, 19 April 2026, with the leaders aiming to tighten their grip on top spot while the visitors push to cement European qualification.

Paris Saint-Germain sit first on 63 points and welcome a side placed fifth with 51. Recent head to heads have often favoured the Parisians, including a 3-2 away win in Lyon in November 2025.

Form points to momentum for the hosts: five wins in their last six across competitions, including victories over Nice, Toulouse and a two leg triumph against Liverpool. Les Gones have steadied with a 2-0 win over Lorient after goalless draws at Angers and Le Havre, though defeats to Monaco and Celta de Vigo punctuated March.

Team news could shape the contest. Paris Saint-Germain list Nuno Mendes, Désiré Doué and Quentin Ndjantou as out. Les Gones are without suspended full back Nicolás Tagliafico, while Corentin Tolisso, Pavel Šulc, Ernest Nuamah, Malick Fofana and Rémi Himbert are sidelined. Šulc is their leading Ligue 1 scorer this season.

Expect a style contrast. Paris Saint-Germain average 69% possession with 91.37% pass accuracy, 61 league goals and 14 clean sheets. Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola have 10 league goals each, with Vitinha on seven assists. Les Gones average 55% possession, have 15 clean sheets and create through Afonso Moreira and Endrick, who have six and five assists. Paris Saint-Germain will look to dominate territory and supply their wide forwards, while Les Gones may seek moments in transition, with Tagliafico's absence reshaping their back line.

A home win would strengthen Paris Saint-Germain's lead in the title race. Victory for Les Gones would reinforce fifth and their Europa League push, keeping them in touch with the Champions League places.