PSG vs Real Madrid Predictions and Betting Tips
The UEFA Champions League resumes this Tuesday with PSG and Real Madrid facing off in the competition's Round of 16 stage this Tuesday. Read on for our exert tips and predictions.
Both sides were pitted against each other in the 2019/2020 UCL group stage when we saw Les Parisiens secure a 3-0 win on home soil before both sides settled for a point in the return leg in Spain. Real Madrid emerged victorious the last and only time they clashed in the knockout stages, however, with a 5-2 aggregate victory.
Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards
PSG would be looking to mount yet another challenge on Europe's top prize and with the French outfit coming really close in recent seasons, they would surely fancy their chances with a certain Argentina in their ranks. Although it is to be noted that Leo Messi hasn't impressed at his new club, the PSG number 30 would be a tad bit familiar with Tuesday's opponents- at least with their goal. Les Parisiens warmed up for this game with a slim 1-0 win against Stade Rennes last weekend courtesy of a very late Kylian Mbappe winner. This left them points clear at the summit of the Ligue 1 standings, however, their main focus would be on the Champions League and what better way would it be to put out a major statement than eliminating the side with the most Champions League trophies.
Karim Benzema's absence has been evident with Los Blancos struggling for goals in recent games. Following the Frenchman's injury against Elche, Real Madrid has netted just once in the three games they've played without their captain, most recently being held to a 0-0 draw against Villareal. The two points dropped has cut their lead at the summit of the LaLiga Santander standings to four points with Sevilla hot on their heels. Nonetheless, their focus turns to the attention of the French giants who unlike them, are still in search of their first-ever UEFA Champions League title and with Ancelotti's troops struggling in recent games, they would surely face the brunt of it this Tuesday.
PSG vs Real Madrid Team News
PSG possible starting XI:
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Mendes; Verratti, Gueye, Wijnaldum; Messi, Mbappe, Di Maria
Real Madrid possible starting XI:
Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius
PSG vs Real Madrid Prediction: 1-1
The onus would be on the hosts to secure a first-leg advantage using their home advantage, however, we don't quite expect them to blow Real Madrid away with the visitors also expected to give a good account of themselves. As such, we're backing a draw with both sides expected to find the net at least once.
