Paris FC rely on Sinayoko threat as Strasbourg face attacking concerns

Paris FC and Strasbourg meet in the fifth round of the French championship with both sides able to field competitive teams, although each will be missing important players. Paris FC’s Lassine Sinayoko leads the attacking threat after scoring four times so far, while Strasbourg continue to cope without two of their leading scorers from last season.

Paris FC have problems at left-back, where Nhoa Sangui and Emmanuel Mbemba are unavailable. Otavio and De Smet remain doubts, meaning Hamari Traore could again be asked to cover in that position.

Maxime Lopez and Pierre Lees-Melou have been in good form in midfield. Sinayoko will be the main player Strasbourg must contain after his four goals, including a hat-trick against Marseille.

Probable Paris FC line-up

Goalkeeper: Kevin Trapp

Defenders: Samir Chergui, Hamari Traore, Diego Coppola, Adama Camara

Midfielders: Maxime Lopez, Pierre Lees-Melou, Luca Koleosho, Ilan Kebbal, Pablo Pagis

Striker: Lassine Sinayoko

The expected line-up includes Traore in the defensive unit, with Sinayoko leading the attack. Paris FC will hope their midfield pairing of Lopez and Lees-Melou can provide the platform for their forward players.

Strasbourg will again be without Panichelli and Godo, their two leading goalscorers from last season. Oyedele is also a doubt, but the club’s summer arrivals could have a significant role to play.

Antwi, Mitchell, Sousa and Ortega are among the new players expected to contribute. Oso was particularly influential in Strasbourg’s match against Monaco, where he made the difference by being involved decisively.

Probable Strasbourg line-up

Goalkeeper: Filip Jorgensen

Defenders: Genesis Antwi, Ismael Doukoure, Jeyland Mitchell, Oso

Midfielders: Diogo Sousa, Pape Demba Diop, Gessime Yassine, Giovanni Reyna, Sebastian Nanasi

Striker: Jacobo Ortega

The match will be Paris FC’s fifth-day fixture in the French championship and will bring together two squads with several attacking options despite their respective absences.

The published betting prices list Paris FC at 2.00 to win, with the draw at 3.75 and a Strasbourg victory at 3.45.