Wednesday 23/04/2014, 19:30, France Ligue 1, Round 34, PSG vs Evian

PSG vs Evian Betting Preview

PSG had its plate full this season, playing games of critical importance in several competitions and that's why they have fallen behind the schedule. With some Ligue 1 matched postponed to accommodate the Champion League campaign, Paris Saint-Germain has one game in hand. It will be played tonight against Evian, a team that is still trying to avoid relegation, as it is just 5 points ahead of Sochaux.

PSG vs Evian Betting Odds

At William Hill

PSG 1.20, Draw 6.00, Evian 15.00

PSG vs Evian Betting Tips

PSG grew so much in the last few seasons, that virtually no team in the French Championship is even trying to win at Parc de Princes. Visitors come here to defend the scoreless draw and this is exactly what Evian will be trying, hoping to capitalize on the fatigue that affects the hosts.

They will be traveling to the nation's capital without two players, as Baouia and Mongongu are injured. The former is a striker and not even a good one, with just two games played this season and no goals scored, while the latter plays a marginal role in the defense.

Speaking of which, Evian will be using the same 5-4-1 starting formation that coach Dupraz is so fond of, knowing that only a systematic defense could keep them alive. Berigaud will be the sole striker and with 9 goals scored in 27 games he might get lucky and score on the counter attack.

The hosts grew complacent in Ligue 1 after it became obvious that they can no longer lose the title and lost the most recent game with Lyon. They avenged that defeat one week later and won the Ligue Cup trophy, but they were also eliminated from the Champions League in between.

Key Facts

• Ibrahimovic is injured and without their best striker, the hosts are a lesser team, despite the fact that Cavani is a suitable replacement for the Swede
• The head to head record favors the hosts, but in the last 3 games the two teams split points and Evian even won the Coupe de France match at penalties.

PSG vs Evian Betting Prediction

Even without Ibrahimovic, PSG is clearly the better team and they should win the match in front of their fans, but at these odds there is no point in taking any risk. Evian is very motivated not to lose, but even if they go down by one goal, punters will still make profit if they trust them to cover the +1.5 goals spread.

Bet: Evian +1.5 goals @ 2.30 with William Hill