Home / Football Betting Tips & Predictions / Champions League Betting Tips & Predictions Monaco v PSG: Line-ups, stats and preview The lowdown on Monaco v PSG in the Champions League Written by Ben Miller Last Update: February 16, 2026 04:46:53 pm GMT 4 min read Table of Contents1 Monaco v PSG preview2 Monaco v PSG team news3 Monaco v PSG predicted line ups4 How to watch Monaco v PSG: TV channel, live online stream5 Monaco v PSG stats6 Monaco v PSG prediction7 What To Do If You Have A Gambling ProblemMonaco v PSG previewParis Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has played down the power of individual remarks after his teams 3-1 defeat at Rennes on Friday, but talismanic striker Ousmane Dembele did not hold back with a Champions League knockout play-off trip to Monaco next for his side. We need to show more desire, Dembele told Ligue 1+ (via LEquipe), noting that PSG lost 1-0 at Monaco in the league on November 29.We have to play for Paris Saint-Germain to win matches because, if we play alone on the pitch, it wont work and we wont win the titles we want.Last season, we put the club first before thinking about ourselves. We need to rediscover that were in the second half of the season, and Paris Saint-Germain should come first, not individual players.Monaco had lost three and won five of their previous 10 matches before a 0-0 draw at Nice on February 8 and a 3-1 home win over Nantes on Friday, racing three goals ahead after 30 minutes through two Simon Adingra goals and one by Denis Zakaria.At eighth in the top flight, Monaco are 20 points behind PSG and finished four points and 10 places below them in the league phase of the Champions League.We have to believe, otherwise theres no point in playing, said head coach Sebastien Pocognoli. I think the players are eager to play a great game and give themselves a chance for the return leg.Midfielder Zakaria says the hosts will have to be great. If were not at 100% and we dont play a perfect game, it will be tough for us, he warned.The return match is on February 25 (20:00 GMT). The winners of the tie will meet Barcelona or Chelsea in the last 16 in March.Monaco v PSG team newsMidfielders Maghnes Akliouche (hip) and Lamine Camara (ankle) are injury doubts for Monaco, as is forward Ansu Fati (quad).Camara, winger Aleksandr Golovin and defender Thilo Kehrer will be suspended for the return match if they are booked.Midfielders Fabian Ruiz (knee) and Senny Mayulu (calf) and attacker Quentin Ndjantou (hamstring) are sidelined for PSG.Dembele is a doubt with a muscular issue and Nuno Mendes must avoid a caution if the left-back is to be available for the second leg.Monaco v PSG predicted line upsMonaco starting XI: Philipp Kohn, Vanderson, Jordan Teze, Thilo Kehrer, Caio Henrique, Denis Zakaria, Mamadou Coulibaly, Ansu Fati, Aleksandr Golovin, Simon Adingra, Folarin BalogunPSG starting XI: Matvei Safonov, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha KvaratskheliaHow to watch Monaco v PSG: TV channel, live online streamKick-off on Tuesday is at 20:00 GMT (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT). Live TV coverage in the UK is on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate and the Discovery Plus app.TNT Sports costs �29.99 a month through Discovery Plus, which includes Eurosport and entertainment and is available on a vast range of devices including smart TVs and gaming consoles.Monaco v PSG statsThis is the first European meeting between Monaco and Paris but both sides have been in all-French ties: Monaco were eliminated by Marseille in the 1998/99 UEFA Cup third round, while Paris beat Brest 10-0 on aggregate at this stage last seasonMonaco have lost their last five two-legged European tiesThey have lost one of their last seven Champions League matches (W2 D4) and kept four clean sheets in their previous sixOne of their last six matches in all competitions has ended in defeat, although three of those games have finished 0-0Benfica eliminated Monaco at this stage last seasonKehrer played 128 times across four seasons with PSG, including 20 in the Champions League.Takumi Minaminos second-half goal gave Monaco that win against Paris this season, which ended a run of three straight defeats and five games without a win (D1 L4) in the fixturesPSG have won six of their last seven two-legged ties in the Champions League and have lost two of their last 12 matches overall in Europe (W7 D3)They are in the Champions League knockout phase for the 14th season runningThe reigning European champions have won four of their last nine matches in all competitions over 90 minutesMonaco v PSG prediction Monaco 1 1 PSG Following 3-1 home defeats to Lyon and Lorient, Monaco have steadied their form at the Stade Louis II with a 0-0 draw against Juventus, a 4-0 win over Rennes and that victory over Nantes. After PSG faltered again on Friday, a draw might suit both teams in this first leg. Bet Here What To Do If You Have A Gambling ProblemWe understand that gambling can be fun, but it is always important to gamble responsibly. If you are struggling with a gambling problem, please do not hesitate to ask for help. There are people who can help you get on the road to recovery. Below, we have listed some helpful resources to help aid you on the road to recovery.National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133GamCare: https://www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware: www.gambleaware.com Topics: AS Monaco FC Champions League Luis Enrique Ousmane Dembele Paris Saint-Germain F.C. Follow us: Ben Miller Ben has more than 10 years' experience in sports journalism, covering two EURO tournaments, European club competitions, the Premier League, EFL and WSL and a variety of other major sporting events. Read more from Ben Miller
