Lille vs Paris Saint Germain

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Ligue 1 · Aug 28, 2026 · 18:45

Final score: Lille 2–2 Paris Saint Germain

Match preview

The Ligue 1 season kicks off with a fascinating encounter as Lille host reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain on August 28, 2026. Lille, coming off a strong pre-season and boasting a 53% win rate last term (17 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses, 51 goals scored, 35 conceded), will be eager to make a statement. Their recent form is particularly impressive, having gone unbeaten in their last five outings with three wins and two draws, suggesting a team in excellent rhythm.

However, the challenge of PSG is always formidable. Despite their pre-season form being unrecorded, the champions will be expected to start strong. Recent head-to-head records heavily favour PSG, who have secured victories in four of the last five meetings, including a dominant 3-0 win and a 4-1 triumph, with one draw. This historical dominance, combined with an even 50% win probability for both a draw and an away win, sets the stage for a compelling opener. Key narratives will revolve around Lille's ability to translate their strong form into a result against a top-tier opponent, and PSG's immediate assertion of their title credentials. Watch for early tactical battles and individual brilliance to decide this high-stakes curtain-raiser.

Standings

Lille: #3 · 4 Pts · 2 P (1W 1D 0L)
Paris Saint Germain: #12 · 2 Pts · 2 P (0W 2D 0L)

Recent form

Lille

W Aug 23, 2026: Angers 0–2 Lille

Paris Saint Germain

D Aug 23, 2026: Paris Saint Germain 2–2 Rennes
W Aug 12, 2026: Paris Saint Germain 2–1 Aston Villa
L Jul 13, 2025: Chelsea 3–0 Paris Saint Germain
W Jul 9, 2025: Paris Saint Germain 4–0 Real Madrid
W Jul 5, 2025: Paris Saint Germain 2–0 Bayern München

Head-to-head

2026-01-16T20:00:00+00:00: Paris Saint Germain 3–0 Lille
2025-10-05T18:45:00+00:00: Lille 1–1 Paris Saint Germain
2025-03-01T20:05:00+00:00: Paris Saint Germain 4–1 Lille
2024-09-01T18:45:00+00:00: Lille 1–3 Paris Saint Germain
2024-02-10T20:00:00+00:00: Paris Saint Germain 3–1 Lille

Lineups

Lille (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

1. B. Ozer, 22. T. Santos, 3. N. Ngoy, 4. Alexsandro, 15. R. Perraud, 17. N. Mukau, 6. N. Bentaleb, 8. E. Mbappe, 10. H. Haraldsson, 19. B. Onal, 9. O. Giroud

Paris Saint Germain (Formation: 4-3-3)

39. M. Safonov, 2. A. Hakimi, 5. Marquinhos, 51. W. Pacho, 21. L. Hernandez, 33. W. Zaire-Emery, 17. Vitinha, 87. J. Neves, 14. D. Doue, 10. O. Dembele, 7. K. Kvaratskhelia

Match events

21' Goal Normal Goal — H. Haraldsson (Lille) (assists: O. Giroud)
39' Card Yellow Card — F. Ruiz (Paris Saint Germain)
46' subst Substitution 1 — D. Doue (Paris Saint Germain) (assists: K. Kvaratskhelia)
52' Card Yellow Card — B. Andre (Lille)
61' subst Substitution 1 — B. Andre (Lille) (assists: N. Mukau)
61' subst Substitution 2 — F. Correia (Lille) (assists: G. Perrin)
63' subst Substitution 2 — L. Beraldo (Paris Saint Germain) (assists: M. Godts)
68' subst Substitution 3 — E. Mbappe (Lille) (assists: D. Bakwa)