Verdict: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Sat in the driving seat to punch their Champions League semi-final ticket on Tuesday night, PSG will travel to Anfield for their second-leg showdown against Liverpool.
Liverpool
Starting with the hosts, claiming what was an essential domestic boost over the weekend as they secured a 2-0 victory at home against Fulham on Saturday evening, Liverpool are now desperately searching for some much-needed stability. However, heavily outplayed over in Paris last week as they suffered a 2-0 loss at the Parc de Princes, Arne Slot’s side need another European miracle at Anfield on Tuesday night. Watching their FA Cup adventure come to a thumping end earlier in the month as they marked their return from March’s international break with a 4-0 drumming against Manchester City, Liverpool have mustered just a pair of wins from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions. Set to officially relinquish their Premier League crown over the coming weeks, Slot’s inconsistent have also failed to record consecutive wins since the end of February.
Liverpool Team News
While Brazilian shot-stopper Alisson Becker might be inching towards a first-team return following a recent muscle issue, Slot has confirmed that his number one goalkeeper will miss out here. Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.
Finding the net against Fulham on Saturday after being left as an unused substitute in Paris last week, Mohamed Salah will be hoping to keep his spot from the start. Likewise, also getting on the scoresheet at Anfield a few days ago, 17-year-old sensation Rio Ngumoha is in line for a maiden Champions League start.
PSG
As for the visitors, putting in a largely dominant display on home soil last week as they claimed that 2-0 first-leg victory in Paris, PSG will simply be looking for a repeat performance here. With their sights firmly set on defending their maiden Champions League crown, Luis Enrique’s superstar squad are enjoying what has been another stellar purple patch. Marking their return from March’s international break with a 3-1 win against Toulouse, the French heavyweights will be smelling the chance to make another European statement here. Extending on their Champions League adventure last month as they stormed their way to an empathic 8-2 aggregate win against Chelsea, PSG are looking to claim another English scalp when they travel to Anfield in midweek. It should also be highlighted, Enrique’s camp have won their last four straight showdowns outside of Paris by an aggregate score of 11-2.
PSG Team News
Both still dealing with respective injury issues, PSG will travel to Anfield on Tuesday night without the duo of Bradley Barcola and Spanish international Fabian Ruiz. Landing a first-leg 2-0 victory in Paris last week, Enrique will be tempted to name an unchanged starting XI here.
Finding the net at the Parc des Princes last week and now registering 12 direct goal contributions in as many appearances this season (eight goals, four assists), the red-hot Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will play a leading role in attack. Establishing himself as Enrique’s number one choice, Matvey Safonov will start between the sticks.
Liverpool vs PSG Key Factors to Consider
- When Liverpool and PSG met for their first-leg showdown in Paris last week, the reigning European champions claimed a 2-0 victory.
- PSG have won their last four straight showdowns away from the Parc des Princes by an aggregate score of 11-2.
- Four of PSG’s last five matchups outside of Paris have finished with over 3.5 goals.
- Liverpool have won just a pair of their previous seven matchups across all competitions.
- Georgian international Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has registered 12 direct goal contributions in as many appearances this season (eight goals, four assists).
Conclusion
Travelling to Anfield on Tuesday night holding a two-goal advantage, PSG are sat in the driving seat to claim another heavyweight English scalp here. With their sights firmly set on defending their maiden Champions League crown, Enrique’s side have also continued to shine on their travels. Winning their last four straight showdowns outside of Paris by an aggregate score of 11-2, PSG should be relishing the chance to lay down another European marker on foreign soil.
Verdict: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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