PSG v Liverpool: Preview and Betting Tips | UCL 2025

The hosts beat Brest 10-0 on aggregate to reach this stage while the Reds topped the League Stage after winning their first seven matches. These clubs last met in 2018 as PSG won 2-1 at home.

Match: PSG v Liverpool
When: Wednesday, 05 March 2025, 22:00
Where: Parc des Princes

PSG Form

PSG are unbeaten in 22 matches and have won 18 of their last 20 in that streak. After beating Man City 4-2 in January, they drew 1-1 at home to Reims. It’s ten straight wins since then. They won 4-1 at Stuttgart before three more domestic wins. A 3-0 victory at Brest followed in the Champions League playoff round first leg.

PSG won 1-0 at Toulouse in the Ligue 1 before smashing Brest 7-0 in the second leg. A 3-2 win at Lyon and a 7-0 win away to lower-league Stade Briochin came next in the Coupe de France. On Saturday, they thrashed Lille 4-1 with all of the goals coming in the opening 37 minutes.

PSG Team News

Coach Luis Enrique has a fully fit squad for this match. He could make a couple of changes from the win against Lille. Willian Pacho may replace Lucas Beraldo at centre back.

Vitinha is set to come back into the midfield with teenager Desire Doue dropping down to the bench. Skilful winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is expected to start so Goncalo Ramos could be benched with a false nine down the middle.

PSG Motivation

PSG are 100% focused on Europe with a big lead in the Ligue 1 title race. They know they need a win in this first leg before a return trip to a vocal Anfield next week.

Enrique’s side will try to dominate and play on the front foot, but much of their best play comes on the break using speedy wingers.

Liverpool Form

The Reds sit 13 point clear at the top of the Premier League table. In recent weeks, they’ve had a few setbacks but they’re still a good shout to win the treble. They destroyed Tottenham 4-0 to reach the Carabao Cup final before a shock 1-0 loss at Plymouth in the FA Cup with a weakened XI.

A very late goal conceded led to a 2-2 draw at Everton. They beat Wolves 2-1 but were outshot 10-0 in a limp second half. After drawing 2-2 at Aston Villa, they’ve won 2-0 in their last two matches. A victory at the Etihad vs Man City was followed by a 2-0 home success over Newcastle as they allowed just three shots and 0.23 xG.

Liverpool Team News

Arne Slot is without Joe Gomez, Conor Bradley and youngster Amara Nallo (suspended) in defence. Andy Robertson will return at left back in place of Kostas Tsimikas.

Cody Gakpo is fully fit and is expected to be selected in preference to Diogo Jota. Curtis Jones, Jota and Darwin Nunez will be used as impact subs.

Liverpool Motivation

Liverpool are highly motivated for this competition. Their buffer in the league allows a bit more focus to go on this PSG tie.

Arne Slot’s team will play a pragmatic game in Paris and look to leave with a draw. They know they can win the second leg with the backing of the Anfield crowd next Tuesday.

Key Stats

PSG are 22 matches unbeaten in all competitions (18 wins in the last 20)

PSG have lost 3 of their last 7 home matches in the Champions League

PSG’s Dembele has scored 21 goals in his last 17 matches

Liverpool have lost just 3 of their last 41 matches (30 wins, 8 draws)

Liverpool have scored 50 goals in their last 21 matches

Liverpool’s Salah has scored 30 goals this season

Verdict

We should see an entertaining match in Paris with two outstanding goal-scorers on show. Liverpool have enough to leave with at least a draw.

Bet Bet: Liverpool win/draw double chance + Over 1.5 goals at 1.90
Value Bet: Draw at 3.50
Anytime Goalscorer Tips: Salah at 2.05 or Dembele a 2.50, or both at 5.00