Champions League – PSG vs Real Madrid: Betting Preview

After a two-month hiatus, the Champions League returns starting with an eye-watering tie between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in the last-16.

The match will see a mix of old faces and former comrades square off in the City of Light. Two ex-Real Madrid stars – Keylor Navas and Achraf Hakimi – could both feature for PSG. Sergio Ramos, the man who captained Los Blancos to four European titles, won’t, but Barcelona icons Lionel Messi and Neymar should be available.

PSG’s star-studded squad, which finished as runners-up behind Manchester City in Group A, now faces the ultimate test. Things have gone smoothly in Ligue 1, but can the same be said in Europe?

Real Madrid, meanwhile, won five of their six matches to top Group D with 15 points. The Spanish league leaders have also welcomed back Karim Benzema from injury for the first-leg of this last-16 tie.

Stats and facts for PSG vs Real Madrid.

Facts are calculated for the Champions League.

• PSG has won the last 3 matches in a row at home;
• PSG scored in the last 16 of 18 matches;
• PSG conceded in the last 14 of 16 matches;
• Total goals was OVER 3.5 in PSG’s last 3 of 5 matches.

• Real Madrid has won the last 4 matches in a row;
• Real Madrid has won the last 3 matches in a row when playing away;
• Real Madrid has won in the last 5 of 6 matches;
• Real Madrid scored in the last 11 of 13 matches.

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Current form — PSG vs Real Madrid

The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

PSG look to continue their current momentum with another positive result. The Parisians look well suited to take on any opponent at the moment. They started off the first of their last 3 matches by drawing 0-0 with Nice in the French Cup, before losing on penalties. They later downed Lille 5-1, then Rennes in a 1-0 win.

Real Madrid enter the contest on a mixed run of form. In their last 3 matches, they first lost 1-0 to Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey after extra time. They then beat Granada 1-0, before drawing 0-0 against Villarreal in La Liga.

PSG vs Real Madrid – Fixture History

The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

Real Madrid will face off against PSG for the first time in 2 years. In the last 9 meetings between these teams, an advantage was formed on the side of the Spanish visitors, and these matches were also remembered for a large number of goals. With a 5-2-2 against PSG in recent match-ups in the Champions League, Real Madrid will at least be optimistic of adding another win here.

Full Time Betting

It doesn’t matter whether your betting strategy involves accumulators or singles, the bookmakers will offer odds on this game. PSG are currently priced at 2.05 to win, while the draw is 3.75. The away win for Real Madrid at 3.75 could also rack up an accumulator.

PSG vs Real Madrid – Form Guides

Below is a list of stats from PSG and Real Madrid’s last 10 matches across all competitions.

BTTS

In the BTTS market, Unibet is offering tasty odds of 2.38 for both teams to not score in Paris. If you think otherwise, picking the yes option for BTTS pays out at 1.62 with Betfair.

Over/Under Betting

The bookies seem to think this match will see plenty of goals and betting on over 2.5 goals pays out at odds 1.67. Should you prefer a low-scoring bet your best odds are 2.23 for under 2.5 goals.

The last 10 home games for PSG had an average of 2.9 goals per match. Of their last 10 home matches, 6 went over 2.5 goals. The last 10 away league games for Real Madrid saw an average of 2.3 goals per game. Meanwhile, 5 of their last 10 away matches offered over 2.5 goals.

Top Scorers

Ahead of their Champions League showdown, both PSG and Real Madrid will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.