Verdict: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia over 0.5 shots on target

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Luckster

Seeking a real Champions League miracle on Tuesday night, Chelsea will welcome PSG to Stamford Bridge for their second-leg showdown.

Chelsea

Starting with the hosts, while Liam Rosenior might have made an immediate impact following his shock arrival at Stamford Bridge over the festive period, Chelsea have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. With their Champions League dreams hanging by a thread, the Blues eventually fell to a 5-2 defeat in Paris last week and they are now seeking what would be an iconic European comeback. Failing to pick up any kind of momentum over the weekend as they slumped to a disappointing 1-0 loss at home against Newcastle, the former Strasbourg boss could already find some increasing scrutiny on his position. Despite extending on their FA Cup adventure on March 7th as they edged past Championship outfit Wrexham, Chelsea have recorded just a single win from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes.

Chelsea Team News

Yet to make a single appearance this season, England international Levi Colwill remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee injury. Likewise, not featuring over the past month, 18-year-old sensation Estevao is still dealing with a muscle issue and will not play any part on Tuesday night.

Making a real impact since arriving from Brighton last summer and registering three Champions League goals this season, Joao Pedro will lead Chelsea’s attack. Putting pen to paper on a new long-term deal last week, skipper Reece James could be moved back to right-back.

PSG

As for the visitors, producing a clinical late flurry at the Parc des Princes last week as they stormed their way to that dominant 5-2 first-leg victory, PSG are sat firmly in the driving seat when they travel to west London on Tuesday night. With their sights firmly set on defending their maiden European crown this season, Luis Enrique’s side will be looking to make another high-profile statement on foreign soil. However, despite extending on their Champions League adventure last month as they edged past domestic foes Monaco thanks to a nervy 5-4 aggregate win, the former Barcelona boss is seeking some crucial defensive stability. Including a shock 3-1 Ligue 1 defeat against Monaco on March 6th, PSG have recorded just a trio of clean sheets from their previous 10 appearances across all competitions.

PSG Team News

Still sidelined with a long-term knee injury, Spanish international Fabian Ruiz will not play any part at Stamford Bridge. Ahead of their trip to west London on Tuesday night, the reigning European champions don’t have any new injury concerns.

Coming off the bench and bagging a classy late brace in Paris last week, Georgian superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia could be handed a full recall. Recently cementing his spot as Enrique’s number one choice, Matvey Safoniv will start between the sticks.

Chelsea vs PSG Key Factors to Consider

• When Chelsea and PSG met for their first-leg showdown over in Paris last week, the reigning European champions claimed an action-packed 5-2 victory.
• Chelsea have recorded just a single win from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes.
• The Blues have failed to win any of their last three matchups at Stamford Bridge (one defeat, two draws).
• PSG have recorded just a trio of clean sheets from their previous 10 appearances across all competitions.
• Eight of PSG’s last nine appearances across all formats have finished with over 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

Eventually storming themselves to that thrilling 5-2 victory at the Parc des Princes last week, PSG travel to west London holding a dominant advantage. Despite being pencilled in as an underdog contender at Stamford Bridge, the reigning European champions will meet a Chelsea squad who are suddenly at the heart of an extended wobble. Without a win from any of their last three consecutive showdowns in west London, Rosenior’s downbeat squad will be more than aware that they face another heavyweight challenge.

Verdict: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia over 0.5 shots on target

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Luckster