Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain vs Atalanta – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Champions League round 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Atalanta and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Atalanta face a daunting first assignment in the Champions League when they visit the title favourites Paris Saint-Germain on the opening day of the new campaign.

Form: Paris Saint-Germain vs Atalanta

Paris Saint-Germain Form

Paris Saint-Germain swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 1-0 against Angers. They went on to defeat Toulouse 3-6 and made it three on the spin against Lens in a 2-0 victory. Paris Saint-Germain have been in potent form at Parc des Princes, winning no less than five of the past six Champions League matches here. They also hammered in 21 goals, while letting in five as they also lost once.

Atalanta Form

Atalanta have two draws and a win to show from their previous three matches. They started with a 1-1 draw with Pisa. This was followed by another draw with Parma Calcio 1913, this time 1-1, before they outclassed Lecce by 4-1. Atalanta managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Champions League away matches, in which they scored 17 while also conceding eight times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Betting facts for Paris Saint-Germain and Atalanta

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Paris Saint-Germain and Atalanta played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Paris Saint-Germain vs Atalanta

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Achraf Hakimi brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, The Parisians will start him against Atalanta, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Charles De Ketelaere, who notched up four goals in his past six games.

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Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Parc des Princes across all tournaments Paris Saint-Germain won eight times, drew one and lost one times. Atalanta claimed six wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 10 games away. Paris Saint-Germain won their last eight matches on the trot. Amazingly, Atalanta failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 11 matches.

Both teams to score

Paris Saint-Germain scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Interestingly, Atalanta scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Atalanta games. Paris Saint-Germain were able to win seven of their matches last 10 matches without conceding a goal.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Paris Saint-Germain, who scored an average of 2.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Atalanta, who managed to hit the net 1.9 times on average in these games. Atalanta conceded a goal in their last 11 matches.