Verdict: Real Madrid win
Best Odds: 13/8
Bookmaker: Unibet
Hoping to finish off the job and extend their Champions League adventure on Wednesday night, PSG will make the trip to the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu when they meet Real Madrid.
Real Madrid
Starting with the hosts, suffering that last-gasp 1-0 loss away in Paris last month, Real Madrid will be more than aware that they face quite the task on Wednesday night. However, despite falling behind against Real Sociedad over the weekend, Los Blancos did eventually pick up some perfect momentum on home soil. Claiming a deserved 4-1 win at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Head Coach Carlo Ancelotti does find his side enjoying a three-match La Liga winning run. Holding a commanding eight-point buffer at the top of Spain’s top-flight, the former Everton boss should also be boosted by his side’s recent success in the capital. It should be highlighted, the midweek hosts are unbeaten in front of their own supporters since that shock 2-1 defeat against Moldovan outfit FC Sheriff back on September 28th. With the red-hot Karim Benzema continuing on his own free-scoring run this season, Madrid should be confident of overturning the deficit here.
Team News
Both picking up a pair of costly bookings against PSG last month, the duo of Casemiro and Ferland Mendy will miss out on Wednesday night as they serve a suspension.
Despite missing out over the weekend, midfielder Toni Kroos is expected to make his return from a muscle injury here.
PSG
As for the visitors, while PSG might be cruising their way towards another Ligue 1 crown this season, it is fair to say that the French heavyweights have struggled to find top gear over recent weeks. Putting in a toothless display over the weekend and suffering a last-gasp 1-0 loss away at Nice, Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino finds constant speculation surrounding his future at the Parc des Princes. Suffering what was a shock 3-1 drumming at the hands of Nantes back on February 19th, the former Tottenham boss has also seen his side show some recent issues on the road. Including those back-to-back defeats against Nice and Nantes, PSG have managed to win just one of their last four contests outside of the French capital. However, looking to extend on their Champions League adventure here, it is worth keeping an eye out for attacking talisman Kylian Mbappe. Including that winner against Madrid last month, the World Cup winner has five goals in his seven European outings.
Team News
Given a rest against Nice over the weekend, number one keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to make his return on Wednesday night.
While former Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos is likely to miss out here, Lionel Messi looks set to join Kylian Mbappe up top.
Key Factors to Consider
- When Wednesday’s opponents faced off at the Parc des Princes last month, PSG picked up a last-gasp 1-0 win.
- Kylian Mbappe has recorded five goals in his seven Champions League matchups this season.
- However, PSG have managed to win just one of their last four contests on the road, including back-to-back defeats against Nice and Nantes.
- Real Madrid are unbeaten at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu since September 28th.
- The duo of Karim Benzema and Vinícius Júnior have recorded 33 La Liga goals so far this season.
Conclusion
While Real Madrid might be chasing a deficit on Wednesday night, Los Blancos should still be smelling the chance to complete a Champions League turnaround here. Managing to pick up some perfect momentum last weekend as they cruised their way to a 4-1 win against Real Sociedad on home soil, the Spanish heavyweights have also gained a reputation for their unbeaten record in the capital. Although PSG might boost a host of attacking stars, the midweek guests are enduring a worrying run on their travels. Suffering back-to-back Ligue 1 defeats against Nice and Nantes, we’re backing a Madrid win at attractive odds here.
Verdict: Real Madrid win
Best Odds: 13/8
Bookmaker: Unibet
