Chelsea vs PSG – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Blues trail 5-2 from the first leg and need a miracle to progress. The Parisians had no weekend fixture and should be fully rested for this one.

Chelsea Form

Chelsea have just two wins in their last seven home league matches. Overall, it’s three wins in their last eight matches in all competitions. A 4-0 win at Hull City followed in the FA Cup was followed by a 1-1 home draw vs Burnley as they conceded in the last minute with ten men. A 2-1 loss followed at Arsenal.

The Blues were excellent in a 4-1 win away at Aston Villa. they beat Wrexham 4-2 in the FA Cup after going to extra time. Last week, they were thrashed 5-2 away by PSG despite just nine shots allowed. They lost again on Saturday, going down 1-0 at home to Newcastle in the league.  

Chelsea Team News

Centre back Levi Colwill is still out injured and winger Jamie Gittens is set to play no part. Estevao should be available whilst Pedro Neto can start after a domestic ban.

Coach Liam Rosenior could make a few changes to his XI. Reece James could revert to right back with either Romeo Lavia or Andrey Santos starting in midfield. Robert Sanchez is backed to play in goal.

Chelsea Motivation

The Blues need a miracle to progress Champions League. They will try to score early and make a fist of it.

An attacking approach is needed from the first whistle. Expect a physical, robust display to try to rattle PSG.

PSG Form

PSG have eight wins, four losses and one draw in their last 13 matches in all competitions. They are still top of Ligue 1 despite not playing this weekend, as Lens lost their fixture. A 3-2 win at ten-man Monaco in the Champions League was followed by a 3-0 win vs Metz.

PSG drew 2-2 vs Monaco in the Champions League playoff second leg. After winning 1-0 at Le Havre with 3.82 xG produced, they suffered a 3-1 home loss to Monaco in the league. PSG finished ruthlessly to beat Chelsea 5-2 in the first leg a week ago despite having just nine shots in the match.

PSG Team News

Coach Luis Enrique are still without Fabian Ruiz in midfield. Teenager Quentin Ndjantou will play no part.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will hope to start after his first leg brace. Desire Doue or Bradley Barcola could drop to the bench.

PSG Motivation

PSG did not play in the Ligue 1 this past weekend. They are fresh and fully focused on this match.

They will try to get through the first 20 minutes by keeping the ball. If they score first, the tie will almost be settled.

Key Stats

• Chelsea have kept just 3 clean sheets in their last 23 matches (Both Teams Scored in 18/23)
• Chelsea have scored in each of our past 24 European matches
• Chelsea’s Joao Pedro has scored 10 goals in his last 12 matches
• PSG have lost just 2 of their last 15 European games (nine wins, four draws).
• PSG have progressed from their last 2 UCL KO ties vs Chelsea
• PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has scored 6 goals in his season’s Champions League

Verdict

PSG look certain to progress. Chelsea may win narrowly, but it won’t be enough.

Best Bet: Over 3.5 goals at 2.05

Value Bet: Chelsea win and Both Teams to Score at 3.10

Anytime Goalscorer Tips: Joao Pedro at 2.25 or Kvaratskhelia at 3.10