PSG vs Barcelona Preview
The PSG vs Barcelona Champions League fixture at Parc Des Princes will be the first leg of one of the competition’s quarterfinals of the 2023-2024 season. PSG are being termed as favourites to grab the initiative over Barca moving into the second leg, most of that being attributed to their home-ground advantage and also their recent form.
The Les Parisiens are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions. Their attacking players have been among the goals consistently and the defence has been holding up well in crucial phases of the match. On the other hand, Barcelona has been quite inconsistent in recent times. However, everyone knows that they have the quality to churn out a positive result against their French rivals in the first leg of the quarterfinal clash.
While PSG possesses players like Goncalo Ramos, R Kolo Muani, and Kylian Mbappe at its disposal, Barca has players like Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and I Gundogan. The match promises to be a cliffhanger and a closely fought contest and the team holding their nerve well on the day could grab the advantage going into the second leg.
PSG vs Barcelona Team News
PSG
PSG are set to miss the services of their star defender Persenel Kimpembe and their midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery due to injury worries when they face Barca in the mid-week Champions League quarterfinal fixture.
Barcelona
From Barcelona’s side three important players would be sidelined due to injury worries. The Spanish club would miss out on defender Andreas Christensen, and midfielders Frankie De Jong, and Gavi.
PSG vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups
PSG
Luis Enrique will be taking no chance in terms of his starting eleven for the all-important quarterfinal against Barcelona on Wednesday. He would be aware of the fact that his team must make this first leg of the fixture played at their home venue count to get an advantage over Barca moving into the second leg.
Predicted XI: A Tenas (GK), D Periera, Y Zague, M Skriniar, N Mukiele, S Mayulu, M Ugarte, C Soler, R Kolo Muani, M Asensio, and Goncalo Ramos
Barcelona
For Xavi’s side, this game presents a huge opportunity to claim their stakes for a potential place in the UCL semifinal for this season. But, first, they have to get a [positive result against PSG at Parc des Princes. The manager would be looking to field his strongest starting eleven.
Predicted XI: M ter Stegen (GK), J Kounde, P Cubarsi, I Martinez, J Cancelo, S Roberto, I Gundogan, F Marin, Raphinha, L Nasraqui Ebana, and Robert Lewandowski
PSG vs Barcelona Head-to-Head
Last 7 Years – 2 Matches Played
PSG 1-1 Barcelona | UEFA Champions League [March 11, 2021]
Barcelona 1-4 PSG | UEFA Champions League [February 17, 2021]
PSG vs Barcelona Prediction
The home-ground advantage in this first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal might work in PSG’s favour to get them a head start going into the match. However, Barca has got some influential players in their squad that can make a significant difference on a given day.
Predicted score: PSG 2-1 Barcelona
PSG vs Barcelona betting tips and odds
Betting Tips
- Goals over 2.5 – 1.67
- Goals under 2.5 – 2.18
- Both teams to score – Yes
Odds
- PSG to win – 2.03
- Draw – 3.99
- Barcelona to win – 3.74
Betting tips and odds from – ODDSPEDIA
PSG vs Barcelona timing and telecast
- Stadium: Parc des Princes, Paris, France
- Timing: 07:00 PM GMT; April 10 2024
- India: Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony LIV (Subscription)
- US: CBS, ViX, Paramount+
- UK: TNT Sports
- Spain: Movistar, Orange
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