RB Leipzig vs PSG Predictions and Betting Tips
RB Leipzig hosts PSG at the Red Bull Arena this Tuesday for this first game of two in the UEFA Champions League. Both teams, who we thought will finish at the top of the group, lost to Manchester United and will need a positive result in the next few games if they're to qualify to the knockout stages.
We expect it to be a highly-exciting encounter as this is set to be a rematch of the 2019/20 semifinals. PSG ran out 3-0 winners but went on to lose to Bayern in the final. Also, on a personal note, Tuchel has never lost to Nagelsmann with both German coaches clashing three times.
Back-to-Back losses for Die Roten Bullen
Prior to the game against Manchester United, the 19/20 semifinalists were flying domestically and in Europe. However, a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of the Mancunians seemed to have clipped their wings, condemning them to their first loss of the season. This loss put them in a desperate situation as they currently sit at third position with Les Parisiens to play in two consecutive group stage games.
They also recorded their first league loss of the season in their most recent league game away at Monchengladbach. With 30 minutes of play left, Wolf fired into the Leipzig goal to give his side the lead. This goal proved to be the game's decider as the home side managed their second win in as many games.
PSG at their sparkling best
Tuchel and his troops are finally at the top of the table in the Ligue 1 standings. They entertained Nantes in their most recent league game as they went in search of their sixth straight win. A goal and an assist from Kylian Mbappe, coupled with an Ander Herrera strike pushed them to a 3-0 victory as they established a two-point lead at the summit of the standings.
Les Parisiens travel to their head coach's home country in need of all three points if they're to emerge group winners. One win and one loss is a poor record going by the French Champions' standards. As such, this is a must-win game for them, thus, setting up this encounter nicely.
RB Leipzig vs PSG Team News
Neymar and Icardi are both unavailable for the visitors, alongside Draxler, Bernat, and Verratti. With regards to the hosts, Laimer, Klostermann, and Mukiele are all sidelined via injuries.
RB Leipzig possible starting XI:
Gulacsi; Konate, Upamecano, Halstenberg; Henrichs, Kampl, Olmo, Nkunku, Angelino; Poulsen, Forsberg
PSG possible starting XI:
Navas; Florenzi, Diallo, Kimpembe, Kurzawa; Marquinhos, Herrera, Pereira; Di Maria, Kean, Mbappe
RB Leipzig vs PSG Prediction: 1-1
The absence of Neymar takes a significant toll on the PSG attack. However, Les Parisiens have capable firepower to fill the Brazilian's boots. Nonetheless, beating Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena is easier said than done and with the German outfit keen on getting back to winning ways, we doubt the away side manage that.
As such, we predict a highly-entertaining score draw for this proper match this Wednesday.
