LiontipsManchester City vs PSG. Predictions and Betting Tips for the Champions League
Command Analysis
Manchester City avoided the ban and got to another fight for the main European club title and for the English Premier League. We can't say that Manchester team had some difficulties - they easily advanced through the group stage and then had a clean win over Borussia Monchengladbach (2:0 and 2:0) in the first knock-out round.
After that, Ardwick, which is the original name of the team until 1887, was drawn to another German club - Borussia Dortmund. Yellow-Blacks put up some fight, but Citizens still come out as winners (2:1 in both legs). Their best Champions League goalscorers are Torres (4 goals) and De Bruyne (3 goals).
In the FA Cup MC was eliminated in the semi-finals by Chelsea (0:1), but in the League Cup The Sky Blues claimed a title after a win over Tottenham (1:0) in the final.
In the Premier League Guardiola's team is a comfortable leader after 34 rounds, 13 points ahead of local rivals, United, and almost surely secured a title. Sky Blues have 25 wins and 5 draws, which gave them 80 points. Team has the best defense in the league and scored 71 goals, which is also the best result in the current season of English Premier League.
After a loss to Leeds (1:2), hosts beat Aston Villa (2:1) and on May 1 took another win from a game against Crystal Palace (2:0).
Team's staff confirmed that all City's players will be available for an upcoming game.
French champions had an effortless run to the semi-finals. They easily went past the group stage, despite some problems with the squad. In the play-off Paris Saint-Germain beat two main title contenders - Barcelona (4:1, 1:1) and Bayern Munich, current title holders (3:2, 0:1).
In the French Cup Parisians advanced to the semi-final. They beat Caen, Brest, Lille and Angers on their way. But situation in the Ligue 1 remains unclear. Team of Mauricio Pocchettino, who became club's head coach after Thomas Tuchel's departure, is one point behind the leader. Red and Blues took their last defeat in Ligue 1 in a game against first-placed Lille (1:0).
After 35 rounds of Ligue 1 guests have 24 wins and three draws, which brings them to the second place in the standings with 75 points. Team has the best offensive record in the league - they scored 79 goals this season. In last two games club from the French capital beat Metz (3:1) and in the First of May secured a win over Lens (2:1).
Bernat, Gueye and Letellier, who has a broken finger, won't be able to play in this game. It is also uncertain, whether Mbappe will play. He had a calf injury.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 1:2
PSG won nine away games in a row
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in last two head-to-head games
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In two out of last three H2H games penalties were given
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of last 4 head-to-head games teams scored in both halves
Tip and bets
This confrontation is not over yet, but Parisians need to score two goals to go through. Mbappe hasn't trained before the game, but there is still chance that he will play. Manchester City is having all players available, but they concede many goals recently.
We believe that Paris Saint-Germain will find a way to prepare better for this game. We expect a success from the guests and will place a bet on them.
Our prediction - PSG to not lose.
Both teams are high-scoring and they need no motivation to go ahead. We expect an attacking football and many goal opportunities from the best teams in the world.
Second bet is on total over 3 goals.
