Both Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool are dominating their respective domestic leagues and are set to face off in an intense clash in the Champions League first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday without any intentions of holding back.
PSG have shown significant improvement in this season’s competition, bouncing back after a slow start with just one point from their first three games. They are expected to deliver an exciting match against Liverpool, who have been victorious in seven out of their eight Champions League matches this season.
Team news
Luis Enrique’s team is expected to be at full strength with no new injury concerns following their 4-1 victory over Lille on Saturday.
Arne Slot's side will also have all key players available, except for Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley who are sidelined with hamstring injuries.
The stats
PSG have been eliminated at this stage of the Champions League in five of the last eight seasons.
The French champions have won their last 10 games in a row.
Liverpool have secured victories in seven of their eight Champions League matches this season.
In PSG’s recent 14 games, nine have seen at least four goals scored.
Liverpool have scored two or more goals in nine of their last 12 away matches.
PSG have managed to keep only two clean sheets in their last nine home games.
Prediction
Both Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool have their eyes set on a successful Champions League campaign as they comfortably lead their domestic leagues. This should lead to an exciting encounter in the French capital on Wednesday.
The first-leg advantage in the last-16 tie will be crucial, with PSG expected to press forward and aim to extend their winning streak to 11 matches.
Luis Enrique’s team had a bumpy start in the competition but have since found their form, while Liverpool’s only defeat came in a less critical match against PSV. Despite Liverpool's recent away struggles, PSG will likely take an attacking approach, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring and thrilling match between the top teams from France and England.