Date and Time: Tuesday, April 16, 20:00 GMT
Venue: Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium
Team Overview
Barcelona Looking To Press Their First Leg Advantage And Preserve Incredible Home Record
After last week’s 3-2 win, Barcelona went on to win 1-0 against Cadiz over the week. They are in good form and hope to press their first-leg advantage and proceed to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Blaugrana has only lost once at home all year and hopes to keep this incredible record against PSG.
| Recent Form | WWWWW |
| Key Players to Watch | Raphinha and Pedri |
| Team Strengths | Intricate passing patterns and fast transitions |
| Team Weaknesses | Managing leads |
Well Rested Paris St Germain Looking To Offer Kylian Mbappe The Champions League As A Parting Gift
Unlike their opponents, PSG did not have a match over the weekend, meaning they’ve been focused on their return match against Barcelona since the first leg. However, in four Champions League matches this season, they’ve only won once on the road. They will look to change that form and secure a win to progress and get a step closer to getting Kylian Mbappe the Champions League trophy with the club before he departs in the summer.
| Recent Form | WWWDL |
| Key Players to Watch | Vitinha and Kylian Mbappe |
| Team Strengths | Pressing high |
| Team Weaknesses | Individual errors and failed team communication |
Head-to-Head Statistics
Since 2015, the two sides have met six times, with Barcelona winning the lion’s share of the matches (3) while PSG has won two, and one match ended up in a draw. In that time, PSG have only won once away to Barcelona in a 4-1 Champions League win in 2021.
| Barcelona | Draw | PSG |
| 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Statistics | ||
| 13 | Goals | 12 |
| 15 | Yellow cards | 14 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| Last Matches | ||
| PSG | 2-3 | Barcelona |
| PSG | 1-1 | Barcelona |
Player Focus
Barcelona rested Pedri over the weekend, and the midfielder came on as a substitute. Manager Xavi would have no doubt decided with the PSG game in mind. Pedri will be critical in Barcelona’s bid to control the game by marshaling the midfield and controlling the game’s tempo.
Forward Raphinha is the football pick to make an impact in the game. With Barcelona ahead, they will look to build up with patience and pick their moments when to attack. Raphinha’s pace and eye for goal will be crucial in those quick transitions.
In the first leg, Kylian Mbappe was played out of the game and failed to make an impact. Having rested over the weekend, Mbappe’s fresh legs will be critical, and expert soccer predictions suggest he will be the key man for PSG.
With the game being won in the midfield, Vitinha will play a crucial role in helping dictate the tempo. In the first leg, he was forced to defend more, but with Barcelona expected to sit back, he’ll be making runs into the box, hoping to get something out of it.
Tactical Analysis
According to football predictions analysis, Xavi will stick to the 4-4-2 mid-block formation they used in the first leg. He will instruct his fullbacks to press high while the center backs play wide to cover for them. This approach will allow the numbers in midfield to maintain control and slow down the game’s tempo to neutralize PSG’s urgency to get back into the fixture.
Football bet prediction analysis suggests PSG will employ a 4-3-3 attacking style to be aggressive and fast in transitions. Expect the Parisians to build from the back and take advantage of the pace of their wide players. Off the ball, football predictions suggest a high-pressing style that will be man-to-man in some positions. PSG will look to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm and employ counterattacks to create chances.
Barcelona vs. PSG Expert Analysis
Since Xavi announced his intentions to step down from his role, Barcelona has been a revelation and is on a 12-match unbeaten run. Their first-leg lead, coupled with their home advantage, sets the stage for them to sit back and control the game while PSG runs frantically to create chances and get back into the fixture.
PSG had the lion’s share of possession in the first leg (58.6%) and will continue with the same approach in this game. They know how to score against Barcelona and only face the challenge of securing a lead should they go ahead.
Betting Odds
On the 22Bet website, the free football predictions suggest a fairly balanced match, with Barcelona coming ahead. The home side has the better chances, with odds of 2.19, to win the match.
Understandably, PSG has a mountain to climb away from home, with the live prediction football odds pricing their chances at 2.904. They must overcome their first-leg deficit to get back into the match and secure a win.
| Barcelona | Draw | PSG |
| 2.19 | 3.96 | 2.904 |
Barcelona will continue their unbeaten run and secure a win in front of their home crowd to secure a chance at silverware this season. PSG will fight valiantly but their efforts will not be enough.
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