PSG vs Slovan Bratislava Preview: Lineups, Team News, and Predictions for Champions League Clash
This Wednesday evening, PSG will host Slovan Bratislava at the Parc des Princes as part of the UEFA Champions League group stage. PSG, two-time winners of this competition, are marking their 20th participation, while Slovan Bratislava enters their sixth campaign. The match kicks off at 20:00 and will be shown live on TNT Sports.
Recent Form
- PSG's last outing ended in a 1-2 defeat against Monaco in Ligue 1 on September 4, 2026.
- Slovan Bratislava lost 0-2 to FC DAC 1904 in their Niké Liga fixture on September 5, 2026.
Last Encounter and Suspensions
The previous meeting between these clubs saw PSG narrowly win 1-0. For this upcoming match, PSG will be without Nuno Mendes due to an indirect card suspension.
Likely Starting Lineups
- PSG (vs Monaco, 2026-09-04): Matvey Safonov, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz, João Neves, Maghnes Akliouche, Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
- Slovan Bratislava (vs FC DAC 1904, 2026-09-05): Dominik Takác, Cesar Blackman, Kenan Bajric, Kevin Wimmer, Samuel Kozlovsky, Peter Pokorny, Cristian Martínez, Tigran Barseghyan, Daiki Matsuoka, Alasana Yirajang, Andraz Sporar
Stats and Records
- Manager Luis Enrique has faced Slovan Bratislava twice before, earning one draw and suffering one loss.
- Slovan Bratislava have lost only once in their last seven away matches.
- Over their last 13 games, Slovan Bratislava have suffered just two defeats.
- PSG have scored in three consecutive matches but have also conceded in five straight games.
- PSG come into this game on a streak of three matches without a win.
Head-to-Head Overview
- PSG and Slovan Bratislava have clashed twice; PSG holds the edge with one victory, while Slovan Bratislava has yet to win.
- At Parc des Princes, PSG has won their sole encounter against Slovan Bratislava.
- This will be their first meeting in the Champions League group stage.
Additional Information
- Mykola Balakin is set to referee the match.
- There is speculation that Luis Enrique may rotate his squad for this Champions League opener.
