French Ligue 1
2025-10-17 - PSG vs Strasbourg
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : France: Ligue 1
Venue: Parc des Princes
Friday 17th October 2025, 2000hrs (GMT)
French Ligue 1 action resumes on Friday night following the international break with an enticing top-three clash between league leaders PSG and third-placed Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes, where both sides will be eyeing off a vital three points in their early-season title push.
PSG once again look the team to beat domestically and currently occupy top spot in Ligue 1, having secured five wins from their opening seven matches. It has been a somewhat stop-start beginning under Luis Enrique, but the Parisians remain unbeaten at home and will be determined to maintain their 100% record in the capital.
Early-season victories at the Parc des Princes against Angers (1-0), Lens (2-0) and Auxerre (2-0) underline their defensive discipline and clinical edge when required.
Goals, however, have not been flowing freely for PSG so far this term. Six of their seven league fixtures have produced Under 3.5 goals, suggesting that while they remain dominant, Enrique’s men are focusing on control and efficiency rather than high-scoring displays at this stage of the campaign.
Strasbourg, meanwhile, continue to impress under English manager Liam Rosenior and sit just two points behind their hosts in third place. Les Alsaciens have also picked up five wins from seven, with early-season successes over Metz, Nantes, Le Havre, Paris FC and Angers helping them build confidence and momentum.
Importantly, Strasbourg have travelled well too, collecting two wins from their first three away outings — and they’ll approach this trip to the nation’s capital full of belief.
Much like PSG, Strasbourg’s matches have tended to be relatively tight affairs, with two of their three away fixtures resulting in Under 3.5 goals. With both teams showing defensive solidity and composure in possession, another low-scoring contest could be on the cards on Friday night.
The Betting Verdict
PSG remain formidable at home but goals may once again be at a premium against an organised Strasbourg outfit.
The Pick :
PSG 2-1 Strasbourg
