In the first leg, Liverpool managed to snatch a 1-0 victory, thanks to a match-winning performance from their super sub and goalkeeper. Alisson Becker was the hero of the hour, making an incredible nine saves to deny PSG despite the French side registering 27 shots.
The only real scare was an offside goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Then, in the dying moments, Harvey Elliott sealed the win for Liverpool with an 87th-minute strike, punishing PSG’s inability to capitalize on their dominance.
Despite being outplayed, Liverpool are the favorites to win the second leg at home, with odds of around 5/4. Parimatch has raised the stakes, offering new customers enhanced odds of 40/1 on a Liverpool victory. Anyone without a Parimatch UK account can claim this promotion by following the link.
In their latest Premier League outing, Liverpool showed resilience after a shaky first half against Southampton. Will Smallbone put the Saints ahead, but Liverpool turned things around in the second half. Darwin Núñez equalized before Mohamed Salah's brace from the penalty spot sealed a 3-1 win, lifting them to four straight victories across all competitions.
However, PSG will still be licking their wounds from the first leg, and although their defeat was surprising given their numerous chances, it’s a familiar story for the Parisians in the Champions League. Despite spending big, the prestigious European trophy has always eluded them. But PSG can take confidence from last season's comeback against Barcelona, where they lost 3-2 at home but triumphed 4-1 in the second leg at Camp Nou.
On Saturday, PSG bounced back with a 5-1 win over Rennes, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring twice, taking his total to 20 goals in Ligue 1 this season. Their away form has been solid, winning their last 13 matches on the road, including three in the Champions League against weaker sides.
Still, no French team has beaten an English side away from home in Europe in the last 15 attempts, with PSG’s last win in England coming against Manchester United in December 2020. PSG will need more than just attacking firepower to overcome Liverpool, especially if Alisson turns in another world-class performance.
INJURIES & SUSPENSION
Liverpool came through their win against Southampton with no new injury concerns, and manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Cody Gakpo will be available for selection in the second leg after recovering from a knock.
However, the Reds will still be without Tyler Morton (shoulder), Joe Gomez (hamstring), and Conor Bradley (hamstring), who are all confirmed absentees. On Saturday, Slot made a bold decision to make three substitutions at halftime, including taking off Dominik Szoboszlai.
After the match, he admitted that starting Szoboszlai may have been a mistake, as the Hungarian seems to have hit his physical limit. This opens up the possibility for Harvey Elliott, the hero from the first leg, to start in the number 10 role for Tuesday’s clash.
On the other hand, PSG head into the second leg with no injury issues, giving manager Luis Enrique the freedom to rotate his squad for their weekend match against Rennes. Players like Ousmane Dembélé, who had been rested, will return to the starting lineup, and big names such as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, and Gianluigi Donnarumma are all expected to feature.
Teenage sensation Warren Zaire-Emery, who captained PSG in the win over Rennes while playing right-back, will likely be on the bench for the trip to Anfield, despite being admired by Liverpool.
POSSIBLE LINE-UPS
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Elliott, Gakpo; Jota
Paris Saint-Germain possible starting lineup:
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola
EXPERT PREDICTION
Liverpool 2-2 PSG
