Champions League: PSG vs. Borussia Dortmund Preview, Odds and Prediction

Coronavirus is troubling the entire world, and already it started to affect the UEFA Champions League. The rematch of the clash between PSG and Borussia Dortmund will take place at empty Parc des Princes. The hosts are the favorites, even without the support of the fans, it is expected from the Saints to eliminate the Millionaires. However, the Germans, too, have their ambitions, and they include reaching the top eight teams on the continent.

Preview

Paris Saint Germain (-134) has arguably one of the best attacks in the world this year. Just take a look at the stats they provide this season. For example, PSG netted four goals in six of the previous seven matches played, and we need to add that in some of them, Tuchel didn’t send the best possible team on the field. The latest win was against Lyon in French Cup, and the champs demolished the other French UCL representative with 1-5 at his own stadium. Now, that is the strength everybody should be afraid of. When looking only at home matches, in the previous 10, PSG has nine wins and one draw, with a total goal-difference of 39-10. The most recent loss this unit suffered in Paris was in late September 2019, against Reims.

Borussia Dortmund (+340) plays well over the latest several weeks. The Millionaires recorded five consecutive victories, and they scored two or more hits in all but one of them. Also, their defense was pretty well, and during this stretch, Borussia kept clean sheets on three occasions. One other thing which boosts the morale of the German powerhouse is the sensational form of Erling Haaland. The teenager who stunned the world with his goalscoring abilities isn’t slowing down, and having in mind that PSG often has some issues in the back line, the Norwegian will have his chance to add another goal to his tally. By the way, eight of the last ten games Dortmund had ended with Over 2.5 goals.

Latest News

Thomas Meunier and Marco Verratti both skip this event due to suspensions. Ander Herrera injured his thigh and won’t be in the protocol at least until April.

For the guests, captain Marco Reuss is out, as well as Thomas Delaney, whose ankle injury is not healed yet.

Head to Head Games

The first game ended with 2-1 for Dortmund. After a dull opening 45 minutes, Erling Haaland broke the ice, and gave the lead to the hosts. Neymar leveled the result six minutes later in the 65th, while Haaland once again struck the back of the net setting Signal Iduna Park on fire. Previously, these two sides met in the Europa League back in 2010, and both games ended with a draw.

Prediction

Borussia is in a good mood, but the Saints are ferocious at home. We really do believe that this match will end with them winning and eliminating the guests after 90 minutes. The odds for PSG’s triumph with an Asian handicap -1.5 goals are +175. If you want to bet on plain efficiency, and something which tends to be even safer than the first suggestion, go with Over 1.5 goals in the first halftime, that is at -110.