In the third round of the Champions League on October 20, the match between PSG and Barcelona is the main event and attracts a lot of attention. The rivals played each other a year ago at the general stage, then the Parisians won 2-1 away. This time, the Catalans are approaching the match on a winning streak of 11 matches, taking into account all tournaments, and have not lost a single point since the beginning of the season. Will Luis Enrique's team be able to stop the blue-garnet victory march today? - the answer is in our betting tip. What reliable bets should I choose for the match of the tour?
Command Analysis
Paris Saint-Germain
Current form
PSG entered the season uncertainly, in late August and early September there was even a series of four matches without a win. However, everything has changed since the start of the Champions League. In the first round on September 9, Parisians defeated Slovenes from Bratislava at home (6:1) and did not lose to anyone else anywhere else. The winning streak currently stands at six matches.
In the second round of the Champions League, Luis Enrique's team passed a real test of strength, defeating Manchester City 4-2 away. In that meeting, almost everything was decided in the first half hour of the game, when the Parisians scored three unanswered goals against the townspeople. The game turned out to be open, with two opponents hitting 19 shots on goal. PSG is now ready for this kind of football, which is likely to be with Barcelona.
In Ligue 1, Parisians occupy the second place after seven rounds, but only in terms of additional indicators they are inferior to the first line to Lyon. After leaving for Manchester, PSG won away from Strasbourg with a score of 3:1. Luis Enrique rotated the squad in that match. Marquinhos got a rest in general, while Vitinha, Douai, Hakimi and Dembele entered the field only after the break.
Disqualifications and injuries
Mendes and Longoni are injured, Aklius and Mayulu are questionable.
Interesting betting trends
PSG extended the winning streak to six matches, taking into account all tournaments
In three of the previous five matches, PSG won in the first half.
PSG players fouled less often than their opponents in seven of the previous nine matches.
Barcelona is having a strong season and has not lost a single point yet, taking into account all the tournaments, although 11 matches have already been played behind them. In the example, the Catalans confidently lead the standings, pulling away by five points from Atletico. In the Champions League, after two rounds, Flick's team is second, behind PSG in goal difference.
At the start of the Champions League, Hunchy Flick's team had no problems at home with Feyenoord (5-1). In the second round, it was more difficult on the road against Galatasaray, the opponent opened the scoring in that meeting (Batrakov scored). However, the attack once again proved itself to the fullest (4:1). All four goals in that game were scored by different players. The strength of Barcelona today lies precisely in the fact that threats can be expected from any player on the offensive line, everyone is in excellent shape and demonstrates teamwork.
In the example, Barcelona had an away match against Betis, which is in the group of leaders, the day before. Hansi Flick could not fully resort to the rotation of the squad, all the strongest players played. The intrigue was only in the first half, after the break the Catalans confidently put the squeeze on the opponent, who also remained on the field with ten (5:2) from the 54th minute
Disqualifications and injuries
Barcelona's injured list includes Christensen, E. Garcia, Kunde and Bardaggi. Jesus' entry into the field is questionable.
Interesting betting trends
Barcelona have scored at least three goals in their last nine matches.
In three of the previous five matches, the Catalans won at the end of the first half.
Barcelona players have scored more shots on goal than their opponents in 10 of the last 11 matches.
Approximate composition: J. Garcia – Cancelo, Cubarsi, J. Martin, Espart – Rodri, Pedri – Yamal, F. Lopez, Gordon – Rafinha.
In the match between the two top European clubs, which are in excellent shape, there is no clear favorite in the line of bookmakers. It's hard to argue with that. PSG improved during the season, went on a winning streak of six matches, beat Manchester City on the road in the last round of the Champions League. The Catalans have won all 11 matches since the beginning of the season.
A year ago, at the general stage of the Champions League, Parisians held off a powerful Barcelona attack, achieved an away victory with a score of 2:1. We believe that today PSG will have more chances to get three points. Luis Enrique's players have an important home field factor on their side. Plus, on the eve of the game against Strasbourg, the head coach rotated and rested the leaders, many of whom entered the field only in the second half. Hansi Flick couldn't afford that in the game against Betis. In addition, there are questions about the blue-Garnet's defensive line, as Christensen, Kunde and Eric Garcia are injured.
Our betting tip is for PSG to win with an Asian handicap (0) for a coefficient of 1.90
Initially, there is an expectation in the line of bookmakers for an over-productive game in which at least five goals will be scored. Undoubtedly, PSG and Barcelona have a huge attacking potential, but still the rivals are worthy of each other, they are able to work reliably in defense. Only three goals were scored in the last face-to-face match, and it is unlikely that we will see more than four goals scored today.
The second bet is a total of less than 4.5 goals with a coefficient of 1.87
Betting on corners
Barcelona has won 12 of the last 13 matches on corners, and today, even away, it is able to beat PSG in this indicator. We believe that there is some underestimation of Catalans by corners in the line of bookmakers.
Prediction – Barcelona will not lose on corners with a coefficient of 1.90
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Matvey Safonov