Verdict: PSG to qualify
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
In what is a heavyweight Club World Cup quarter-final showdown from Atlanta on Saturday evening, PSG will meet Bayern Munich.
PSG
Starting with PSG, while Luis Enrique’s camp might have fallen to a shock 1-0 loss at the hands of Botafogo last month, the reigning European champions have come roaring back in a sensational fashion. Extending on their Club World Cup adventure last week as they cruised their way to a 4-0 victory against Inter Miami, the former Barcelona boss has seen his superstar squad gain a string of plaudits from across the globe. Claiming a maiden Champions League crown on May 31st as they stormed to an iconic 5-0 romp against Inter Milan, PSG have shattered a string of longstanding records. Completing a silverware sweep during the 2024/25 campaign, the French heavyweights have also gained a fearsome reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third.
PSG Team News
Coming off the bench and making a first club World Cup appearance of the summer against Inter Miami last week, Ballon d’Or contender Ousmane Dembele could be handed a full recall. Bagging a sensational brace against Miami last time out, Joao Neves will keep his spot in the middle of the park.
Despite being linked with a permanent move away from the French capital this summer, South Korean international Kang-In Lee should get some more minutes under his belt. Making a real impact since arriving from Napoli back in January, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will play a leading role in the final third.
Bayern Munich
As for Bayern Munich, booking their quarter-final ticket last weekend thanks to an action-packed 4-2 victory against Brazilian giants Flamengo, Vincent Kompany’s camp find themselves in an almost identical position to PSG. Getting their Club World Cup campaign underway with a record-breaking 10-0 romp against Auckland City on June 15th, the former Burnley boss has made a real impact since arriving at the Allianz last summer. Watching Bayern reclaim their Bundesliga crown at a canter, Kompany’s side have lost just a pair of their previous 16 appearances across all competitions. Continuing on a real purple patch since returning from March’s international break, the reigning German champions are more than capable of springing a major upset here and they will travel to Atlanta looking to collect a heavyweight scalp.
Bayern Munich Team News
Picking up what was another long-term knee injury back in March, Canadian ace Alphonso Davies will not feature this summer. Set to complete a free transfer to Galatasaray this month, ex-Manchester City star Leroy Sane could make his final Bayern appearance here.
Storming his way to Germany’s Golden Boot last season and once again shattering a string of records, Harry Kane will spearhead Kompany’s attack. Arriving from domestic rivals Bayern Leverkusen this summer, German international Jonathan Tah will start at the heart of Bayern’s defence.
PSG vs Bayern Munich Key Factors to Consider
- When PSG and Bayern Munich last met back in November 2024 for a Champions League group stage showdown, the Bavarians collected a 1-0 victory in Germany.
- In fact, Bayern have won all of their previous four consecutive meetings against PSG by an aggregate score of 5-0.
- Including their iconic Champions League success on May 31st, PSG have won eight of their last nine appearances across all formats.
- Bayern Munich have lost just two of their 16 appearances across all competitions since returning from March’s international break.
- Bayern have registered 16 goals in their four Club World Cup outings this summer.
Conclusion
In what is a showdown between two European giants, all eyes will certainly fall on Atlanta this weekend. While Bayern Munich might hold a remarkable recent record against the newly-crowned Champions League winners, Kompany’s side will be more than aware that they face a stern examination on Saturday evening. Watching PSG only go from strength to strength since their iconic night in Munich back on May 31st, we are backing Enrique’s side to punch their semi-final spot here.
Verdict: PSG win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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