Verdict: PSG win

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Luckster

Looking to claim a Champions League first-leg advantage on Wednesday night, PSG will welcome Liverpool to the French capital when they get their semi-final adventure underway.

PSG

Starting with the hosts, extending on their Champions League charge last month as they stormed their way to a stunning 8-2 aggregate victory against Chelsea, PSG will be looking to collect another heavyweight English scalp here. Last seen over the weekend marking their return from March’s international break with a 3-1 win against Toulouse, Luis Enrique’s superstar squad have their sights firmly set on defending their European crown in 2026. Gaining a fearsome reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third, PSG are enjoying an extended purple patch. Notching 15 goals on their four-match winning run across all competitions, the former Barcelona boss should be smelling the chance for his squad to make another high-profile statement on Wednesday night.

PSG Team News

Not featuring since back on January 20th, PSG will once again be without the services of Spanish international Fabian Ruiz in midweek. Likewise, still dealing with a recent ankle issue, former Lyon starlet Bradley Barcola remains a major doubt on Wednesday night.

Left as an unused substitute against Toulouse over the weekend, skipper Marquinhos will be handed a full recall at the heart of PSG’s defence. Bagging a classy Ligue 1 brace on Friday night, reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele will spearhead Enrique’s attack.

Liverpool

As for the visitors, watching their FA Cup adventure come to a nightmare end over the weekend, Liverpool have rightfully come under serious scrutiny. Blown away against bitter domestic foes Manchester City on Saturday as they slumped to a 4-0 drumming at the Etihad, Arne Slot finds the pressure on his shoulders at a boiling point. Despite mounting a Champions League comeback against Galatasaray on March 18th as they secured a 4-1 aggregate win against the Turkish heavyweights, Liverpool have won just a pair of their previous seven appearances across all competitions. Likewise, along with losing four of their last five matchups away from Anfield, the Reds have also lost their previous three consecutive showdowns outside of Merseyside by an aggregate score of 7-1.

Liverpool Team News

In what could prove to be a welcomed boost for Slot’s side on Wednesday night, former Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is expected to be part of Liverpool’s travelling squad for the first time since December. However, the Reds will be without number one goalkeeper Alisson due to a muscle issue.

Despite missing from the penalty spot against Man City over the weekend and enduring a nightmare afternoon at the Etihad, Mohamed Salah will keep his spot from the start. Argentinian international Alexis Mac Allister should be handed a full recall in the middle of the park.

PSG vs Liverpool Key Factors to Consider

• When PSG and Liverpool met in the Round of 16 during last season’s tournament, the reigning European champions extended on their adventure following a famous penalty shootout victory at Anfield.
• PSG have won their last four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 15-3.
• Along with losing four of their last five matchups away from Anfield, Liverpool have also lost their previous three consecutive showdowns outside of Merseyside by an aggregate score of 7-1.
• Liverpool have failed to register more than a single strike in six of their last seven matchups away from Anfield.
• PSG’s last six matchups at the Parc des Princes have produced 27 goals at both ends of the pitch.

Conclusion

Sending Chelsea packing last month after claiming a sensational 8-2 aggregate victory, PSG will be confident of collecting another heavyweight English scalp. Marking their return from March’s international break with a 3-1 win at home against Toulouse, the reigning European champions should be relishing Liverpool’s arrival on Wednesday night. With Slot’s downbeat squad suffering major FA Cup frustration over the weekend as they slumped to a 4-0 drumming on the road, the Reds look set for what is another stern examination away from Anfield.

Verdict: PSG win

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Luckster