Paris Saint-Germain face Atletico Madrid at the Parc des Princes on matchday four of the UEFA Champions League, and it’s a bit surprising that this will be the first time these two European giants meet in a competitive match.
With both sides desperate to find their rhythm in a campaign that’s been anything but straightforward, PSG might feel they have the upper hand heading into this maiden clash, especially with their solid form at home – six wins and one draw in their last seven games at the Parc des Princes.
While the Parisians have only lost once in this season’s UCL campaign – a 2-0 reverse to Arsenal, they did drop points in a 1-1 stalemate with PSV Eindhoven on matchday 3, so Tuesday’s match feels crucial to their hopes of progressing from the group stage, and they will be aiming for victory. But, they’ll have to do it without striker Goncalo Ramos and the defensive pair of Presnel Kimpembe and Lucas Hernandez, who are all sidelined.
Atletico’s Uncharacteristic Defensive Struggles Put Knockout Hopes in Jeopardy
Atletico Madrid started brightly in the competition with a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig, but it’s been downhill since, with Diego Simeone’s side shipping seven goals in their last two Champions League outings – a 4-0 hammering at Benfica and a surprising 3-1 home defeat to Lille.
They’re now three points off the pace with a -5 goal difference, having leaked eight goals in just three matches. It’s unusual to see a Simeone side struggle this much defensively, as organisation and resilience at the back have always been their calling card.
Atletico need a result on Tuesday to keep their knockout hopes alive, but with their struggles on the road and a defence that can’t stop conceding, getting a win at the Parc des Princes could be a big ask. Still, they do have Julian Alvarez, who’s been effective in their away games, scoring three times in recent trips. If anyone can spark a much-needed win, it’s him.
Betting Tip: PSG to Win & Under 2.5 Goals
06/11 21:00 PSG – Atletico Madrid PSG to Win & Under 2.5 Goals @ 4.30 (Wazobet)
This is a must-win game for both teams, so we could see both sides apply a cautious approach in pursuit of a result.
Atletico need to catch up in points and repair their goal difference, which likely means a defensive setup as they look to strike on the counter. But without their typical defensive robustness – eight goals conceded in just three games – it’s hard to see them preventing PSG from scoring.
PSG also need a win to shore up their position and with them being generally strong at home – six wins and a draw in their last seven games – they should be able to breach Atletico’s porous backline. And, Luis Enrique’s side might only need a goal or two to secure all three points.
For this reason, we’re backing a PSG win in a low-scoring affair, with Under 2.5 goals in the match, available at a solid 4.30 odds on Wazobet.
PSG vs Atletico Madrid - PSG to Win & Under 2.5 Goals @ 4.30
Predicted Line Ups:
- PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Dembele, Kolo Muani, Barcola
- Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Molina, Witsel, Lenglet, Reinildo; Simeone, De Paul, Gallagher, Lino; Griezmann, Alvarez
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