PSG vs Man City: The UEFA Champions League is set for a thrilling clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City at the iconic Parc des Princes in Paris on 22nd January 2025. With both teams having displayed below par performances this season, this match promises to be a high-stakes encounter, especially with PSG’s home advantage and City’s form.
Head-to-Head
Paris Saint-Germain wins: 1
Manchester City wins: 3
Draws: 0
Last 5 Meetings:
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- 25th November 2021: Manchester City 2-1 PSG (Champions League)
- 29th September 2021: PSG 2-0 Manchester City (Champions League)
- 5th May 2021: Manchester City 2-0 PSG (Champions League)
- 29th April 2021: PSG 1-2 Manchester City (Champions League)
Manchester City leads the recent record with 4 wins, while PSG has 1 win and 2 draws.
Champions League Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals | Last 5 Results | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Manchester City | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13:9 | WWLDL | 8 |
| 25 | Paris Saint-Germain | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:6 | LDLLW | 7 |
Team News
Paris Saint-Germain:
PSG enters this game with a strong attacking setup, featuring the likes of Bradley Barcola and Lee Kang-in. While they are undefeated in their last 10 games, a slow start could jeopardize their chances against a high-flying Manchester City.
Manchester City:
City will rely heavily on the formidable Erling Haaland up front. With a balanced squad, including the experienced Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan, they aim to continue their recent unbeaten streak.
PSG vs Man City Expected Lineups
Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Defenders: Lucas Hernandez, Willian Pacho, Beraldo, Nuno Mendes
- Midfielders: Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Warren Zaire-Emery, Lee Kang-in
- Forwards: Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola
Manchester City (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Ederson
- Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol
- Midfielders: Matheus Nunes, Phil Foden, Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne, Mateo Kovacic
- Forward: Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland
10 Key Stats
- Manchester City scores 31% of their goals in the first 15 minutes.
- PSG has a winning streak of 8 matches at home.
- PSG has scored at least once in 8 consecutive matches.
- Manchester City has scored in every match for the last 8 games.
- In their last 5 meetings, PSG has won 1, while Manchester City has won 4.
- PSG has a 77% win rate when leading 1-0 at home.
- Manchester City has a 70% win rate when leading 0-1 away.
- PSG scores 2.15 goals at home in Champions League games on average.
- Manchester City scores 2.31 goals away in Champions League matches.
- PSG has scored in 3 of their 3 home games in this season’s Champions League.
PSG vs Man City Prediction
With PSG enjoying a solid home record and a good run of form, they are expected to be competitive. However, Manchester City, with their strong away form and the brilliance of Erling Haaland, should have the edge. Prediction: 2-1 to Manchester City.
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