This game would be involving familiar faces on both sides of the team and we expect it to be a firecracker. This is the first meeting between both sides in an European competition since 1997. PSG will host Juventus on Matchday 1 of the Champions League on September 7th, 2022. Both teams have remained unbeaten in their respective leagues so far. PSG is leading Ligue 1 with 24 Goals in 6 matches while Juventus is placed 5th in Serie A with 3 drawn games out of 5. This would be the tenth meeting between both sides. Juventus has not lost a single game against the Parisians so far.
PSG and Juventus are the heavy favorites in group H. They’ve been paired up with Maccabi Haifa and Benfica. True, the Portuguese are a potent dark horse, but Juventus and PSG should be able to comfortably seal the deal here. But, the team that takes all three points in their first clash is going to have a much easier path to the playoffs.
PSG and Juventus are the heavy favorites in group H. They’ve been paired up with Maccabi Haifa and Benfica. True, the Portuguese are a potent dark horse, but Juventus and PSG should be able to comfortably seal the deal here. But, the team that takes all three points in their first clash is going to have a much easier path to the playoffs.
Form Guide: PSG
PSG had a fairly easy win as they glided to a 3-nil win against Nantes on Sunday. There wasn’t too much for PSG to do during the game as they bossed all aspects of the match. The team would be well rested going into this fixture and that would be a plus for the coaching staff. The PSG team has been consistent this season with no losses yet in all competitions for the side. Christophe Galtier has succeeded Mauricio Pochettino in the dugout this summer, and the former Lille boss looks to have made PSG a more balanced unit already having switched to a 3-5-2 formation during the early weeks of his tenure. Five wins and one draw – including a comfortable 3-0 win away to Nantes at the weekend – have seen them move top of Ligue 1, ahead of Marseille on goal difference.
As with any PSG manager in recent times, though, it will be results and progress in the Champions League where Galtier is most heavily scrutinized. With Maccabi Haifa, Benfica and forthcoming opponents Juventus drawn alongside them in Group H, progressing to the knockout stages for an 11th successive season should not be a major issue, but it is thereafter where the real challenge will begin.
Form Guide: Juventus
A lot of expectations are lower at Juventus these days – they have not won Serie A since 2020, with the two Milan sides seemingly improving beyond them – Massimiliano Allegri will hope to at least go one step further than that this time around.
They remain unbeaten in Serie A after five matches so far, although three draws mean they are a couple of points behind AC Milan and Napoli at the top of the table, having only conceded two goals across those games, there is a solid platform to build from.
Their defense will certainly need to be at their best on Tuesday if they are to prevent PSG’s star-studded attacking players from running riot at Parc des Princes.
How the game could go
PSG vs Juventus is expected to be a riveting contest as the Champions of France take on the Champions of Italy. Both sides have got some magnificent players in their ranks. PSG has got Arguably the best Front three in Europe right now. Messi, Mbappé, and Neymar have the potential to change the match in the minutes.
Conversely, Juventus is suffering from some injuries, with Chiesa on the sidelines and De light going to Bayern Munich this season. However, the team from Italy is a pretty strong defensive side and would give a tough test to Galtier’s side.
PSG are strong favorites going into this match. Parisians are capable of tearing any side apart with the likes of Mbappé and Neymar in their ranks. Juventus on the other side must be pretty strong about their chances, knowing the defensive Vulnerabilities in PSG.
Betting Predictions
PSG To Win
Just two points have been dropped from six outings in France’s top flight with a whopping 24 goals scored so far. Mbappe and Neymar both have seven apiece, while Messi has weighed in with three since scoring all of the goals in Argentina’s 5-0 rout of Estonia in June. Juventus on the other hand have a slow start to the season, this should be a big test for PSG but we are sure they can come up with the win here and take home the three points. Bet9ja have 1.35, 1xbet have 1.36 and Paripesa have 1.36 odds.
Over 2.5 Goals
The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently a favorite on the Total Goals market. PSG has scored three or more goals in 6 out of their previous seven games this season the fantastic attack has been relentless with the combined front three of Mbappe, Neymar, and Messi finally leading the way and looking sharp as expected. A lot would need to be done by Juventus for them to stop PSG from finding the back of the net today. Juventus has been struggling with consistency in defense and it has shown this season. Bet9ja have 1.48 odds, Paripesa have 1.49 and 1xbet have 1.49 odds.
Anytime Goalscorer (Manchester United)
Mbappe
The French forward has resumed the new season the way he left it last time with goals. He has been on the scoresheet with seven goals in 5 games for the Parisians this term and he had a very impressive record in the UCL last season. He has scored three goals in consecutive matches and he will add to his tally today. Bet9ja have 2.00 odds for him to score while Paripesa have 1.75.
Neymar Jr
He has found form and looks as deadly in front of goal as ever. He scored in six consecutive games for PSG with 9 goals in 7 games this term and doesn’t look like he will stop anytime soon. He was adequately rested in their weekend win over Nantes and he’ll be buzzing today. Bet9ja have 2.30 odds for him to score while Paripesa have 2.00.
Anytime Goalscorer (Juventus)
Vlahovic
Dušan Vlahović is enjoying his football at the moment. He’s the only reason why I reckon Juve might have the slightest of chances here, he has also scored the most goals for Juventus amongst their forwards and he could be the deciding factor in today’s fixture. Bet9ja have 4.00 odds for him to score while Paripesa have 3.65 odds.
Millik
The Polish forward arrived at the Old lady on loan and looks to be a needed addition for the attack up front. He is still in his phase of settling in and his skills would be required going forward in the likely absence of Di Maria. He has recorded two goals already in the league for Juventus. Bet9ja have 4.55 odds for him to score while Paripesa have 4.25.
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