PSG vs. Barcelona: Champions League Quarterfinals Preview

The Champions League will be able to enjoy one of those keys that is already becoming a derby due to its frequency. PSG will host Barcelona on French soil in the first leg of the quarterfinals. 

The Parisians had no problems against Real Sociedad, whom they defeated 4-1 on aggregate with three goals from Kylian Mbappé. 

Barça did not suffer too much against Napoli either, winning 4-2 on aggregate, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice. 

When and Where?

Wednesday, April 10, 3:00 pm ET at the Parc des Princes

Moneyline odds:

PSG 1.96

Barcelona 3.58

Draw Offs:

3.78

Where can I watch it?

ESPN/Star+, Paramount+, and Sky Sports

Why Bet on PSG?

PSG has been a candidate to win the Champions League for years but the result never ends up going their way, which now seems to have an ultimatum for this European glory since it is almost a fact that Kylian Mbappé will leave their ranks. Ligue 1 is already practically decided in favor of the Parisian team, so Europe becomes the obsession. That is why the board sought a champion coach of the competition, the Spaniard Luis Enrique. 

In the round of 16, Enrique’s side had no trouble eliminating Real Sociedad, as they won 4-1 on aggregate, thanks to a hat-trick from their best player, Mbappé. 

However, criticism of the coach has been present for his handling of Mbappé’s decision to leave at the end of the season. The image of seeing the striker coming on as a substitute between 60 and 70 minutes is now commonplace, which has caused more than one annoyance to the top-scorer of the last World Cup. Rumors abound in the French media that the relationship between the Spaniard and the striker is not the best. 

Precisely at the weekend, they drew at home with bottom club Clermont (1-1) and Mbappé was a substitute, coming on in the 67th minute, and the Frenchman’s discomfort was evident. 

Among the injured players are Bradley Barcola and Layvin Kurzawa. 

Why Bet on Barcelona?

Barcelona is living the last matches of Xavi Hernandez as coach, and the players are looking to send him off with a major title, such as the Champions League. 

In the quarterfinals, the Culés drew 1-1 in the first leg with Napoli, but in the second leg, they triumphed 3-1 to win 4-2 on aggregate. Poland’s Robert Lewandowski was the star of the series, scoring two goals, one in Italy and the other in Spain. 

There is no doubt that the differential factor of this team is the Polish striker, who is recovering his best version in the final stretch of the campaign, which apparently will not end up being useful to win LaLiga for the second consecutive year, since despite the good moment of the Blaugranas, Real Madrid has not given in and remains eight points ahead. 

That is why all the Catalan team’s weapons are in Europe, especially to silence the criticism that they are no longer competitive against the giants of the continent. 

Among the team’s most important injuries are midfielder Gavi and defender Andreas Christensen. Midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Pedri are doubts. 

Final Betting Analysis: PSG vs. Barcelona 

The last time PSG hosted Barcelona at home was in the round of 16 in 2021, and the final result was 1-1. However, the Parisians had won 4-1 in the first leg and took the series. The two teams have met five times in a two-game series, with the French advancing twice and the Spaniards three times. 

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have PSG as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 2.034, while Barcelona has 3.715, and the draw is at 3.925.

The Parisians look better and more composed without the media attention and pressure of having Messi and Neymar in the team alongside Mbappe. In this context, they look solid and should perform well at their home, but we expect this improved version of Barcelona to get a tie.

Go for a draw. If you bet $100 at 3.78, you will gain $278 for a total payout of $378. 

PSG vs. Barcelona Betting Pick: Draw