Verdict: PSG win
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
With this summer’s Club World Cup crown up for grabs on Sunday night, Chelsea and PSG will meet at the MetLife Stadium.
Chelsea
Starting with Chelsea, while the Blues might have come under a fair amount of criticism on June 20th as they fell to a 3-1 loss at the hands of South American giants Flamengo, Enzo Maresca’s men have come roaring back in some style. Crowned Europa Conference League winners on May 28th as they stormed their way to a 4-1 romp against Real Betis, the former Leicester City boss has seen his squad win eight of their previous nine appearances across all competitions. Securing a lucrative Champions League return for next season, Chelsea will be looking to make a major statement of intent here. Punching their spot in Sunday’s showpiece event earlier in the week thanks to a 2-0 victory against Fluminense, Maresca’s men have also found a summer clinical edge in the final third.
Chelsea Team News
Finding the net on his Chelsea debut against boyhood club Fluminense earlier in the week, summer recruit and former Brighton star Joao Pedro should keep his spot leading the line. Despite serving a one-match suspension in midweek, fellow new arrival Liam Delap will return to Maresca’s squad.
Despite continued speculation over a move away from west London this summer, French international Christopher Nkunku could feature here. Skipper Reece James could be handed a full recall at the MetLife Stadium and lead Chelsea out.
PSG
As for PSG, making real history on May 31st as they stormed their way to a maiden Champions League trophy thanks to an iconic 5-0 romp against Inter Milan in Munich, Luis Enrique’s men have only continued to shatter a string of records. Completing a famous silverware sweep over the past few months, the French giants have transformed into Europe’s most feared outfit. Riding a major wave of momentum and rightfully receiving a string of plaudits from across the globe, the former Barcelona boss will be looking to add yet another piece of silverware to their cabinet. Putting in another remarkable performance earlier in the week as they cruised their way to a 4-0 romp against Real Madrid, PSG travel to the MetLife Stadium having won 10 of their previous 11 appearances across all competitions.
PSG Team News
Both shown respective straight red cards against Bayern Munich on July 5th, the defensive duo of Lucas Hernandez and Willian Pacho will once again miss out through suspension here. Likewise, French international Jordi Mukiele remains on the sidelines with a muscle issue.
Finding the net on his first Club World Cup start of the summer in midweek and now notching consecutive goals, Ballon d’Or contender Ousmane Dembele will play a leading role in attack. 22-year-old Bradley Barcola could be handed a full recall ahead of Sunday’s trip to New Jersey.
Chelsea vs PSG Key Factors to Consider
- When Chelsea and PSG last met for a competitive showdown back in March 2016, the reigning European champions collected a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.
- Including their iconic Champions League success on May 31st, PSG have won 10 of their previous 11 matchups across all competitions.
- Likewise, Chelsea have won eight of their last nine appearances across all formats.
- PSG have recorded 16 goals in their six Club World Cup appearances this summer.
- Chelsea have registered consecutive clean sheets on just a single occasion since the start of April.
Conclusion
While Chelsea might travel to New Jersey this weekend enjoying their own summer flurry, Maresca’s camp couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge at the MetLife Stadium. Since storming their way to a maiden Champions League crown back in May, PSG have only further underlined their status as European football’s most feared club side. Storming their way to Sunday’s showpiece event thanks to a sensational 4-0 romp against Real Madrid, it is no surprise that the reigning European champions are pencilled in as a standout contender. Likewise, landing a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge when they last met Chelsea back in 2016, we are expecting a similar outcome here.
Verdict: PSG win
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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