Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City preview
Manchester City will travel to Parc des Princes to take on Paris Saint-Germain in matchday two of Champions League group stage tie. City are at the top of group A with three points having won the opening match while PSG are second after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Club Brugge.
PSG head into the clash following a 2-0 victory over Montpellier while the Citizens picked a 1-0 win against Chelsea.
Match facts
- PSG have registered seven wins in their last eight matches in all competitions (D1, L1).
- City have won six of their last eight matches in all competitions (D1, L1).
- Pep Guardiola’s men have registered five clean sheets in their last eight matches in all competitions.
- PSG have registered three clean sheets in their last eight matches in all competitions.
- Man City have won eight of their last 9 Champions League matches.
- City have scored at least two goals in eight of their last 9 Champions League matches.
Head to head
These two teams have met four times so far in the Champions League, with City winning three matches, two on penalties before settling for a single draw with PSG.
Last season, City eliminated PSG in the semi-finals of the Champions League, after beating the Ligue 1 champions home and away to book a final with Chelsea. However, the Citizens ended up losing the final to Chelsea by a 1-0 scoreline.
PSG Team News
Lionel Messi remains a doubt after he missed out on the weekend’s clash with Montpellier while Marco Verratti is set to be assessed ahead of the home tie.
Man City Team News
Benjamin Mendy is still suspended due to an ongoing case in court charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City prediction
PSG have been in fine form this season so far, and remain unbeaten in the Ligue 1, winning all their opening five matches. City have also rediscovered form after losing the opening game of the season to Tottenham.
Last season, City beat PSG back to back in the semis of the Champions League and this will yet again be another tough fixture.
Our Topbets pundit is predicting a win for Manchester City and Over 2.5 Markets.
Win
Betway – 2.34
1Xbet 2.34
Over 2.5
Betway – 1.64
1Xbet 1.64
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