Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Liverpool go head-to-head in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night. This highly anticipated encounter features two European giants, each dominating their domestic leagues. But who will come out on top? Let’s dive into the match preview and prediction.
Current Form: Reds vs Parisians
PSG Recent Form (All Competitions)
- PSG 4-1 Lille – 01/03/25
- Stade Briochin 0-7 PSG – 26/02/25
- Lyon 2-3 PSG – 23/02/25
- PSG 7-0 Brest – 19/02/25
- Toulouse 0-1 PSG – 15/02/25
Liverpool Recent Form (All Competitions)
- Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle – 26/02/25
- Man City 0-2 Liverpool – 23/02/25
- Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool – 19/02/25
- Liverpool 2-1 Wolves – 16/02/25
- Everton 2-2 Liverpool – 12/02/25
Head-to-Head Record in UEFA Champions League
- Total Meetings: 2
- PSG Wins: 1
- Liverpool Wins: 1
- Draws: 0
The history between these two sides in Europe is even, making this encounter all the more unpredictable.
Predicted Lineups
PSG XI (4-3-3):
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Fabian, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Barcola.
Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1):
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.
Match Prediction
PSG have been imperious in Ligue 1, but their Champions League journey has been far from smooth. While their attack has been lethal, their defense is still vulnerable, which could prove costly against Liverpool’s clinical frontline.
Liverpool, on the other hand, have been rock-solid defensively, with Van Dijk and Konate forming a formidable partnership at the back. Their midfield, though missing some key players due to injuries, has been effective in recent weeks. Mo Salah’s return from injury adds a massive boost to their attack.
Final Score Prediction: PSG 1-2 Liverpool
Liverpool’s tactical discipline and ability to perform on big European nights could see them edge past PSG in the first leg. Klopp’s experience and the Reds’ counter-attacking brilliance might prove too much for Luis Enrique’s side.
