RB Salzburg vs PSG Preview
- Tournament: UEFA Champions League
- Date: 10th December 2024
- Kickoff time: 20:00
- Venue: Red Bull Arena, Salzburg
RB Salzburg are up against PSG this week in the UEFA Champions League as both sides look to end their terrible run in the tournament. Both teams are outside of the knockout stage playoff places and know that anything but a win would make it difficult for them.
Salzburg are 32nd in the 36-team table and have won just once this season. They have three points from their 5 matches and that came against Feyenoord last month.
PSG are just a spot outside the playoff places with 4 points from 5 matches. They have lost to Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, and Arsenal this season while getting a draw against PSV. Their only win so far came in Gameweek 1 when they edged out a 1-0 win over Girona.
This will be the third meeting between the two sides in European competitions. They faced off in the 2011/12 Europa League group stage, with both sides winning their home matches.
RB Salzburg Team News
Janis Blaswich, Maurits Kjærgaard, Leandro Morgalla, Fernando, Aleksa Terzic, Edmund Baidoo, Hendry Blank, and Karim Konaté are ruled out for RB Salzburg this week. Kamil Piatkowski is a doubt and faces a late fitness test ahead of the PSG clash.
PSG Team News
Lucas Hernandez and Senny Mayulu are the players who will be unavailable due to the injury for Luis Enrique. He will also be without Ousmane Dembele after the Frenchman was sent off in the Bayern Munich loss.
Predicted Lineups
RB Salzburg Predicted Lineup: (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Schlager
Defenders: Mellberg, S Baidoo, Piatkowski, Dedic
Midfielders: Diambou, Gourna-Douath, Clark
Forward: Gloukh, Yeo, Daghim
PSG Predicted Lineup: (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Donnarumma
Defenders: Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes
Midfielders: Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves
Forwards: Barcola, Asensio, Kang-In
RB Salzburg vs PSG H2H Record
RB Salzburg and PSG are meeting for the first time in the UEFA Champions League. The two sides have met twice in the UEFA Europa League back in the 2011/12 season.
Salzburg lost 3-1 at PSG but bounced back to win 2-0 at home later in the season.
Key players to watch in RB Salzburg vs PSG
Oscar Gloukh (RB Salzburg)
With Karim Konate ruled out, all eyes will be on Oscar Gloukh for RB Salzburg. The winger has 2 assists in the UEFA Champions League this season and will be keen on getting his first goal this week.
Achraf Hakimi (PSG)
Picking a defender over the attackers and midfielders this week because they need to be sharp at the back. Their main issue has been the lack of concentration and if they do well at the back, things will automatically reflect in the final third as well.
RB Salzburg vs PSG Prediction
RB Salzburg are at home and will be a threat to PSG. However, the Ligue1 side will be the favorites going into the game and should come out with all three points.
Prediction: RB Salzburg 1-3 PSG
Where to watch RB Salzburg vs PSG live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport |
| Czechia | TV Nova |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is RB Salzburg vs PSG?
A. RB Salzburg vs PSG takes place on 10th December.
Q. Where can you watch RB Salzburg vs PSG for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the RB Salzburg vs PSG match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for RB Salzburg vs PSG?
A. RB Salzburg will fight but PSG should win 3-1.
Q. What is the recent result for RB Salzburg vs PSG?
A. RB Salzburg won 2-0 at home to PSG in 2011/12 season.