Paris Saint-Germain vs. Liverpool: Battle of the Giants – Form, Lineups & Key Predictions
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Liverpool: Form Guide, Predicted Lineups & Match Preview
Well-rested after a free weekend following a hectic February with eight matches, Liverpool return to Champions League action on Wednesday night with a challenging away clash against Paris Saint-Germain.
Despite their recent reputation for underperforming in the Champions League, PSG have been in dominant form, dismantling Manchester City in the league phase in January and thrashing Brest 10-0 on aggregate in last month’s knockout play-off round.
According to the latest sports betting NZ odds, there’s little to separate these two sides, both of whom hold commanding 13-point leads in their domestic leagues and will enter this round-of-16 clash brimming with confidence.
For former defender Mamadou Sakho—who has donned the shirts of both clubs—predicting a winner is proving to be a tough challenge!
PSG vs. Liverpool: Form Guide
Since being held to a draw at home by Reims in late January, PSG have been unstoppable, racking up 10 consecutive wins across all competitions. They’ve been ruthless in attack, scoring four or more goals in six of those games, including two emphatic 7-0 victories.
Luis Enrique’s side haven’t tasted defeat in over three months, with their last setback coming against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Liverpool, meanwhile, won five of their eight matches in February. While they suffered an FA Cup exit and were held to two Premier League draws, they ended the month in style with commanding 2-0 victories over Manchester City and Newcastle, ensuring they head to the Parc des Princes full of confidence.
Probable Starting XIs for PSG vs. Liverpool
PSG vs. Liverpool Prediction
One thing’s for sure—this clash at the Parc des Princes is unlikely to end in a goalless stalemate!
Both teams boast immense attacking firepower, with Ousmane Dembélé already netting 26 goals this season and Mohamed Salah surpassing that with an impressive 30. Given their form, we can expect a thrilling battle in Paris.
Liverpool’s defensive solidity against Manchester City and Newcastle will be put to the test by the relentless Ligue 1 leaders. At the other end, if Salah is at his best, he could give Nuno Mendes a nightmare on the flank.
If the Reds can take a positive result back to Anfield, they’ll fancy their chances of sealing progression on home soil. With both sides in top form, this should be a high-scoring affair. Our prediction? A thrilling 2-2 draw in the French capital.