The Champions League nights are back, and 18 teams will play their second game tonight in the new format of the UEFA Champions League. However, the Arsenal VS PSG match has attracted all the spotlight as the two giants are set to face off tonight at Emirates Stadium.
It is also the first home match for Arsenal in the Champions League and they are fully prepared for this highly anticipated match. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said, “Everybody is looking forward to it. We missed it for a number of years, and last year was the first one after so many years that we had the experience to do it. The group stage is a bit different this season and the opposition we are going to face tomorrow is probably at the highest level that you can face in European football.”
Arsenal have been one of the favorite candidates in the English Premier League for the last few seasons. But their performances in the European competitions haven’t been so good yet. Arsenal had a goalless draw in their first Champions League game this season against Atalanta. Meanwhile, PSG secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Girona FC in their opening game in the UCL.
Stats & Facts
- Paris Saint Germain have failed to win any of their last four matches against Arsenal in European competitions. Moreover, they lost one and tied the remaining three matches.
- PSG have lost their last three consecutive away matches against English teams in the Champions League. During that period, they lost twice against Man City and once against Newcastle United.
- They suffered a 1-4 defeat against Newcastle United last season – which is their heaviest defeat in the UCL against an English opponent.
- The last time Arsenal played against a French club at the Emirates Stadium was in 2023 when they thrashed FC Lens with a 6-0 margin. No other English teams have won with a bigger margin against a French club than Arsenal.
- Arsenal are goalless in their last two Champions League matches.
Arsenal VS PSG: Team News
Arsenal have a long injury list, including Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Kieran Tierney, and Takehiro Tomiyasu. Defender Ben White is also uncertain ahead of tonight’s game. He missed Arsenal’s last two games due to a knee injury, but the manager will wait for him until the last.
As for PSG, Luis Enrique did not include Ousmane Dembele in the traveling squad. Meanwhile, PSG will be without Goncalo Ramos, Lucas Hernandez, and Presnel Kimpembe due to their respective injuries.
Possible Lineup for Arsenal:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Havertz, Partey, Rice; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli
Possible Lineup for Paris Saint-Germain:
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Neves, Zaire-Emery; Lee, Kolo Muani, Barcola
Prediction: Arsenal 1-1 PSG
Arsenal have been repeatedly doing well in the Premier League, but they looked a bit vulnerable when they play in the Champions League. However, they are the home side in this match and have a good chance to secure their first win of the season in the Champions League.
PSG, having played more Champions League matches in recent years, are not in a comfort zone ahead of the match. Since Kylian Mbappe left the club, they have repeatedly looking for a genuine No.9. It will be difficult for the French club to break Arsenal’s defense with inexperienced attackers.
Betfair Odds
Arsenal: 1.72
Draw: 3.85
PSG: 5.09
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