Paris Saint-Germain vs Man City Prediction: Champions League Betting Picks & Odds
PSG vs Man City Predictions
Two established European outfits are battling to remain in the Champions League as Paris Saint-Germain take on Manchester City at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday (3om, DAZN).
The Citizens sit 24th in the Champions League table, and if they fail to win in Paris, results elsewhere could drop them into the bottom eight heading into the final round of fixtures.
PSG are below City in the table, but could leapfrog their rivals with a win. Luis Enrique’s men have been off the boil in the Champions League, winning only two of their six matches, but have been on a dominant run domestically, which could stand them in good stead.
Pep Guardiola’s men have found their form in front of goal, scoring 20 times in their last four games, including a 6-0 hammering of Ipswich Town in the Premier League last time out.
But, their defence has been leaky in the Champions League, conceding nine in their last three games, coinciding with a three-match winless run. As a result of their patchy form, PSG are favourites at +140 on betting sites, with City priced at +175 to get the win on the road.
PSG vs Manchester City Prediction: Expect Goals In Paris
Neither team have been dull in the Champions League this season. Outside of their goalless draw against Inter in the opening round of the league phase, the following five games involving City have featured 22 goals, including a dramatic 3-3 draw against Feyenoord.
Guardiola’s men have struggled at the back due to injuries and a loss of form from key players. There’s a vulnerability about City this season that has not been present in Guardiola’s tenure. They always look liable to concede, particularly against counterattacks.
Although PSG are no longer blessed with a forward line featuring Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar, they have the talent in the final third to expose City’s fragile backline.
They’ve found the net in their last 14 home matches in all competitions, last being shut out at the Parc des Princes by Borussia Dortmund in their UCL semi-final clash last term.
However, Enrique’s men have conceded in four of their six UCL outings this season and with City finding their range in front of goal, we could be in line for an entertaining evening.
Soccer betting sites are offering odds of +120 on over 3.5 goals, which would have paid out in four of City’s six games so far in the campaign.
PSG vs Man City Pick 1: Over 3.5 goals - (+120 LeoVegas)
PSG vs Man City Prediction: Foden On The Mark
Phil Foden has been instrumental in City’s resurgence in front of goal. The England international scored four goals in his last two Premier League matches, notching braces in the draw with Brentford and the crushing win over Ipswich at Portman Road.
Foden has been one of the many City players that have been off-color this season, failing to score in the EPL until December 21. However, Foden has been active in the Champions League, notching three goals in five games.
He found the target against Slovan Bratislava, Sparta Prague and the defeat to Sporting.
The 24-year-old could have space to thrive in an end-to-end match, and has raised his game in Champions League matches in the past, scoring at the Bernabeu last season.
You can find a price on betting apps of +110 for him to score or assist, but we’re taking a price of +250 for Foden to score anytime on Wednesday.
PSG vs Man City Pick 2: Phil Foden to score anytime - (+250 Bet365)
