Despite a narrow 0-1 loss in the first leg, PSG still has every chance to progress, provided that they repeat their stellar performance from the game in Paris and have some luck. But Anfield is a notoriously difficult place to visit and get something out of, and with how the season is going for Liverpool, a treble is definitely on the table for Arne Slot’s men.
Liverpool Team News
One could argue that in games like the first leg in Paris, it is where the mentality of big teams shines. Liverpool were thoroughly outplayed on that day, yet a career-defining performance from Alisson and some late-minute magic handed The Reds a narrow 0-1 victory before the rematch at Anfield. Arne Slot is sure to have analyzed the game and made it a point to his players that a repeat of that performance could see them out of the UCL. With that narrow lead, Liverpool must do all they can to improve and keep their 100% record in UCL home matches. Moreover, The Reds have conceded just 1 goal at this season’s edition of the tournament – against Lille, but managed to keep a clean sheet against the likes of Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen. This is a perfect set-up for them to win this game and progress to the next round.
PSG Team News
The truth is that PSG should have won the first encounter with Liverpool. The Parisians were without a doubt the better team on the day, had more chances, but could not convert them. Looking back at previous UCL campaigns for the team, it is not the first time in which PSG dominates, but is ultimately eliminated. A quick look at last year’s semi-final games against Borussia Dortmund is enough to see that this is a recurring theme for PSG. Under the leadership of Luis Enrique, there is hope that PSG could perform a miracle at Merseyside, but the team has not won any of its last 15 visits to England, which is a grim foretelling indeed. Another thing that does not bode well for PSG is the fact that they lost their 2 visit to other UCL contenders like Bayern Munich and Arsenal and did not even manage to score a goal.
Head-to-Head-Games
A total of 3 games have been played between Liverpool and PSG, with the most recent one being the first leg bout from this year’s UCL round of 16. Before that, the two teams were paired in one group during the 2018/19 season with Liverpool winning the game at Anfield 3-2 and PSG winning the match at Parc des Princes 2-1.
Liverpool – PSG Betting Prediction
My pick here is for Liverpool to win this match. I do not expect a repeat of their performance from the first leg in Paris. Arne Slot’s team is another beast at Anfield and The Reds have lost just 1 game at home this season – against Nottingham Forest. In the UCL, Liverpool has won all home fixtures and conceded just 1 goal in them. While PSG’s strong performance in the first leg is surely commendable, historically they have big problems when playing in England. And I do not think that right now, The Parisians have what it takes to overcome a Liverpool side that is so dominant at home and looks almost destined to secure a treble.
Betting Tip: Liverpool To Win
Bookmaker: Stake
Odds: 2.27
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