Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team news and prediction
Paris Saint-Germain host Bayern Munich on the Parc des Princes within the Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday.
The Ligue 1 aspect beat Liverpool 4-0 on combination within the quarter-final, whereas Bayern beat Actual Madrid 6-4 in an exhilarating contest.
Match preview
PSG received 3-0 at Angers on Saturday, extending their lead on the prime of the Ligue 1 standings to 6 factors and boosting their morale forward of this conflict.
They’re aiming to turn out to be the second aspect after Madrid to win the Champions League in two consecutive seasons within the trendy period.
The Parisians produced sensible shows over two legs in opposition to Liverpool.
PSG are joint-top for targets scored, first for ball possession and correct passes per recreation. They’re third for pictures on the right track per recreation and fourth for giant probabilities created.
They’ve conceded 17 targets, however have saved a clear sheet in three of their final 4 matches within the competitors.
With the tempo and trickery of their wingers, PSG are anticipated to primarily goal the areas behind Bayern’s attacking full-backs.
Additionally they need to defend their extensive areas, stopping the guests’ wingers from inflicting havoc.
PSG have received six of their earlier 15 conferences with Bayern within the competition.
Bayern head into this fixture off the again of an exhilarating 4-3 Bundesliga win at Mainz 05, overturning a three-goal deficit to safe the victory.
The Bavarians are aiming to win the competitors for the primary time in six years.
Regardless of leaving it late to defeat Madrid final trip, Bayern have been the higher aspect over the 2 legs and impressed with their attacking model of play.
Bayern are joint prime for targets scored and lead for giant probabilities created and pictures on the right track per recreation. They’re second for correct passes per recreation and third for ball possession.
They’ve conceded 14 targets and saved simply two clear sheets – three fewer than PSG.
Bayern usually are not anticipated to alter their direct attacking model of play, utilizing their two flying wingers to hassle the hosts’ defence.
Bayern have received on their final three visits to PSG, providing them extra encouragement forward of this recreation.
Staff information
PSG are sweating over Vitinha’s health, whereas Quentin Ndjantou is sidelined. Bayern will likely be with out Sven Ulreich, Tom Bischof, Lennart Karl and Serge Gnabry.
Predicted line-ups
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Josip Stanisic, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Konrad Laimer, Luis Diaz, Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise, Harry Kane.
PSG (4-3-3): Matvey Safonov, Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi, Joao Neves, Lucas Beraldo, Warren Zaire-Emery, Want Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Prediction
We predict a 3-2 victory for PSG.
Stats from uefa.com & sofascore.com.