Paris Saint Germain vs Liverpool Prediction: Preview and Analysis of the Match | Champions League

On Wednesday night, at the Parc des Princes in Paris, the first leg of one of the most anticipated Champions League Round of 16 clashes will take place: Paris Saint Germain vs Liverpool. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call this a potential final, as both teams are among the most in-form sides in Europe and have been dominating their respective leagues since the start of the season. The French champions, comfortably leading Ligue 1 with a 12-point gap over Olympique Marseille, had a tough road to this stage of the Champions League. Under Luis Enrique, they started the competition poorly and secured qualification to the playoffs only in the final matches. However, once they reached the knockout rounds, they easily eliminated Brest with an aggregate score of 10-0, showing their current top form. Meanwhile, Liverpool have proven to be a dominant force both in England and in Europe. They are leading the Premier League with a 13-point advantage over Arsenal and topped their Champions League group stage. With these factors in mind, fans can expect a thrilling encounter between two attacking powerhouses.

Paris Saint Germain's Shape & Key Statistics

PSG come into this match on a 10-game winning streak across all competitions. Their last defeat dates back to November 26, when they lost 1-0 away to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

At home, PSG have lost only 10 of their last 80 European matches (50 wins, 20 draws). In this season’s Champions League, PSG have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 at the Parc des Princes, averaging 2.8 goals scored and 1 conceded per game.

Liverpool's Shape & Key Statistics

The Reds had a break last weekend after their FA Cup elimination. They dominated the Champions League group stage, finishing first with 21 points (7 wins, 1 loss), averaging 2.13 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match.

In the Premier League, Liverpool remain unbeaten away from Anfield, with 10 wins and 5 draws. Their only three away defeats this season came against PSV (Champions League), Plymouth (FA Cup), and Tottenham (Carabao Cup).

Paris Saint Germain vs Liverpool Prediction & Tactical Analysis

Despite being Champions League regulars, PSG and Liverpool haven’t faced each other since the 2018/19 season. Back then, they met in the group stage, winning one game each, with PSG securing a 2-1 home victory.

A key duel will be between two star forwards who have been decisive for their teams in both domestic and European competitions: Mohamed Salah and Ousmane Dembélé. The Egyptian, in what he himself has described as his best season at Liverpool, has already scored 30 goals, compared to 26 for the French winger.

Considering both teams’ offensive firepower, BetMines’ algorithm predicts that Over 2.5 Goals is the most likely outcome for this match.

• The BetMines prediction for the Paris Saint Germain vs Liverpool match predicts Over 2.5 goals at 64%
• The BetMines prediction for the Paris Saint Germain vs Liverpool match predicts Under 2.5 goals at 36%

Paris Saint Germain vs Liverpool Probable Lineups

Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Lucas Beraldo, Marquinhos, Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Fabian Ruiz, Joao Neves; Barcola, Goncalo Ramos, Kvaratskhelia. Coach: Enrique.

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Diaz; Gakpo. Coach: Slot.