PSG vs RB Leipzig Predictions and Betting Tips
Parc des Princes is the stage for the second leg of this key encounter in Group H of the UEFA Champions League as PSG host RB Leipzig. Both sides find themselves in quite a desperate situation in they're 3rd and 2nd respectively. Which sides gets maximum points this Tuesday?
Nagelsmann and his troops sort of avenged their 2019/20 semifinal loss in the most recent game between the two. Di Maria initially fired them into the lead but missed the chance to fire them two head from the spot. Four minutes from the halftime whistle, Nkunku levelled to ensure both sides went into the break on par. The decisive goal came early in the second half via an Emil Fosberg penalty as Leipzig ran out 2-1 winner.
Warning signs for Les Parisiens
It is to be said that Tuchel and his troops have struggled in recent weeks taking into account their recent results. With two losses in their last three games, the French champions have suffered a minor dip in form. However, they can't afford to lose this game as it could condemn them to the UEFA Europa League.
They threw away a two-goal lead in their most recent game away at Monaco. Mbappe with his 8th and 9th league goal of the season initially fired them into a healthy two-goal lead at half time. However, the introduction of one Cesc Fabregas changed the dynamic of the game as the home side now looked the more dangerous team. Volland, with a brace of his own levelled matters as early as the 62nd minute. Fabregas then converted the decisive goal from the spot as they condemned PSG to their 3rd loss of the season.
RB Leipzig drop more points in the league
With three points from a possible nine, RB Leipzig has sunk on the league table from 1s to 4th place. They're level on points with Man United in Group H but behind on goal difference given that 5-0 loss at Old Trafford. Nagelsmann and his troops head into this game knowing that a draw pretty much puts them in a good position to qualify.
They played out a 1-1 draw in their most recent game at home to Eintracht Frankfurt. Barkok's 43rd-minute opener was cancelled out by Poulsen's in the second half as both sides shared the spoils.
PSG vs RB Leipzig Team News
Gueye and Kimpembe are both ruled out of this game via suspension. Bernat, Icardi, and Kehrer are all out via injuries. With regards to the away side, Laimer, Klostermann, and Halstenberg are all unavailable.
PSG possible starting XI:
Navas; Bakker, Diallo, Marquinhos, Florenzi; Paredes, Danilo; Di maria, Neymar, Mbappe; Kean
RB Leipzig possible starting XI:
Gulasci; Angelino, Orban, Konate, Adams; Sabitzer, Kampl; Kluivert, Olmo, Nkuknu; Poulsen
PSG vs RB Leipzig Prediction: 3-1
We expect the onus to be on PSG for this game as only a win will make the authors of their own story in Group H. With the Neymar and Mbappe expected to make their full return to the side, we fully expect them to get past Nagelsmann's troops this Tuesday.
