Paris Saint-Germain – Olympique Lyonnais : The final-night showdown at the Parc 
It’s the perfect curtain-closer to end the league weekend in style. Paris Saint-Germain host Lyon in a clash that could shape the top of the table. For PSG, the prize is simple: break clear alone at the summit. Lyon, though, are out to prove they are back in the mix for Europe. The mood in the capital should be ferocious for a meeting between two heavyweights.
Paris Saint-Germain in steamroller mode 
You can say Luis Enrique has finally found the winning formula this season. Paris Saint-Germain come into this one on the back of six straight wins. At home, they have found their rhythm and look frighteningly easy when they get going in front of goal. Another win would open up a seven-point gap over their nearest challengers.
There is no chance the hosts want a shock slip-up to drag the title race back into the mud. PSG have the chance to keep breaking records and they are not about to waste it. Right now, they look untouchable, even if caution still matters against a historic rival. PSG will be determined to stamp their authority on Sunday night.
Lyon want to shake up the order 
On Lyon’s side, the mood has picked up again after their recent points haul. That has put an end to a spell of doubt that left supporters fed up and frustrated. Lyon now sit in a promising fifth place and have their eyes on the elite podium. Paulo Fonseca knows his side need to tighten up at the back, where they have looked far too soft at times lately.
Even if Lyon are a long way from any relegation trouble, their ambition is to get back among Europe’s best. Against the Paris machine, they will probably have to dig in for long spells. The plan will be to withstand the pressure and then try to nick it on the break. Lyon have shown before that they can rise to the occasion in these high-end showdowns.
Likely line-ups
Paris Saint-Germain : Safonov ; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernandez ; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Fernandez ; Barcola, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Lyon : Grief ; Kango, Mata, Niakhate, Abner ; Maitland-Niles, Tessmann ; Karabec, Tolisso, Moreira ; Yaremchuk
Football prediction Paris Saint-Germain vs Lyon
Both teams to score
This closing fixture should be lively and packed with chances. Lyon have enough cutting edge to trouble almost any defence and should find openings on the counter. But PSG’s firepower ought to tell in the end, driven by a level of individual quality that is hard to match. Expect an open contest with goals at both ends before the league leaders edge it.
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