Verdict: Home win
Best odds: 11/20
Bookmaker: ZetBet
The Allianz Arena is set for a thrilling Champions League clash on Tuesday night as Bayern Munich host Paris Saint-Germain, with both teams desperate for a positive result.
Bayern sit 17th in the Champions League standings, having secured six points from their four group games. Meanwhile, PSG are down in 25th place, with Luis Enrique’s side managing just four points from their first four fixtures, adding to the pressure on this pivotal encounter.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich enter Tuesday’s Champions League clash on a six-game winning streak, showcasing an impressive response to their 4-1 defeat to Barcelona in late October.
Vincent Kompany’s side secured a 3-0 victory over Augsburg on Friday, extending their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to six points as they aim to reclaim the title from Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern have excelled domestically, winning nine and drawing two of 11 matches, but their European campaign has been less consistent, with losses to Aston Villa and Barcelona leaving them 17th in the standings on six points.
Their recent 1-0 triumph over Benfica has bolstered confidence, and Bayern boast a formidable record against French sides, winning 12 of their last 14 encounters and 22 of their previous 27 home Champions League games. Notably, their last home European defeat came against PSG in the 2020/21 quarterfinals.
Team News
Bayern will remain without Joao Palhinha for this clash due to an adductor issue, while Mathys Tel faces a late fitness test after missing the recent Augsburg match. Aleksandar Pavlovic and Josip Stanisic have returned to training following their respective injuries, though Hiroki Ito remains sidelined long-term.
Leon Goretzka is likely to step into midfield in Palhinha’s absence, with Serge Gnabry and Konrad Laimer expected to return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench against Augsburg.
Star forward Harry Kane, who netted a hat trick in that match, has been in stellar form this season, amassing 20 goals in 17 appearances, including five in four Champions League games.
Paris Saint-Germain
PSG face an uphill battle as they travel to the Allianz Arena for their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. Recent history heavily favors the German side, who defeated PSG in both legs of the 2022-23 last-16 stage and in the 2020 final.
Luis Enrique’s team enter the match fresh off a commanding 3-0 Ligue 1 victory over Toulouse, extending their lead at the top of the French league to six points. However, their European campaign has been underwhelming, with just four points from four matches. They’ve struggled offensively, netting only three goals in the competition this season.
PSG’s record in Germany adds to the challenge, with only one win in their last seven away fixtures against Bundesliga opposition and eight losses in 15 such encounters overall. Given their patchy European form, Bayern’s fortress-like home record presents a daunting task.
Team News
PSG will be without Senny Mayulu, Lucas Hernandez, Goncalo Ramos, and Presnel Kimpembe for the Munich trip. Nuno Mendes remains a doubt after missing Friday’s game against Toulouse with an ankle issue.
Marquinhos, suspended for the Toulouse match, will return to the starting lineup, joined by Vitinha, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Willian Pacho, who are also set to be restored to the XI.
Bradley Barcola, in scintillating form with 10 goals in 16 appearances this season, is expected to start, supported in attack by Marco Asensio and Ousmane Dembele as PSG seek to revive their European campaign.
Conclusion
Bayern Munich’s formidable home record makes them strong favorites to edge out Paris Saint-Germain in Tuesday night’s Champions League clash. While PSG possess the attacking quality to find the back of the net, their inconsistent form in Europe this season suggests they might struggle to secure a positive result.
Verdict: Home win
Best odds: 11/20
Bookmaker: ZetBet
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