Chelsea v PSG – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Blues beat two Brazilian club to reach this showpiece whilst the Parisians smashed Real Madrid 4-0. PSG are overwhelming favourites for this match.

Match: Chelsea v PSG
When: Sunday, 13 July 2025, 21:00

Chelsea Form

Chelsea ended their regular season with a fourth-placed finish in the Premier League. They lifted the UEFA Conference League by beating Real Betis 4-1 in the final. Their Club World Cup journey began with a 2-0 victory vs Los Angeles FC.

After a 3-1 defeat to Flamengo with ten men, a heavily-rotated XI cruised past Esperance 3-0. They beat Benfica 4-1 after extra time and the last two rounds have seen clashes with Brazilian clubs. A 2-1 win over Palmeiras was followed by a 2-0 victory over Fluminense as Joao Pedro scored a brace.

Chelsea Team News

Liam Delap is back from suspension up front, but Joao Pedro is set to lead the line. Levi Colwill and Reece James should return to the XI after suspension and fitness issues respectively.

In midfield, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia are doubtful. Coach Enzo Maresca may select both of them if they pass fitness tests, with Enzo Fernandez moving further forward.

Chelsea Motivation

Chelsea will have seen the damage PSG inflicted on the likes of Inter Milan and Real Madrid in recent months. They may sit back and play like underdogs.

The Blues are highly motivated to lift this trophy. They won’t be bothered if the match goes to extra time.

PSG Form

PSG are flying. They won the treble after beating Reims 3-0 in the Coupe de France final  and Inter Milan 5-0 in the UEFA Champions League final. The FIFA Club World Cup began by thumping Atletico Madrid 4-0.

A shock 1-0 loss to to Botafogo was followed by a 2-0 win in their final group match vs Seattle Sounders. They beat Inter Miami 4-0 in the round of 16 before a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich with nine men. PSG smashed Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals after three early goals.

PSG Team News

Coach Luis Enrique remains without two suspended players. Centre back Pacho and left back Lucas Hernandez were sent off vs Bayern Munich and won’t be available.

Centre back Presnel Kimpembe is injured in defence. PSG must decide how to line up in the front three. Bradley Barcola is set to be benched despite his strong recent form.

PSG Motivation

Luis Enrique’s side are highly motivated to win this trophy. Everyone involved with the club is giving it 100% attention.

PSG won’t fear Chelsea at all. They will play to dominate this match from the first whistle and look to drive home any lead they have.

Key Stats

Chelsea have won 13 of their last 15 matches

Chelsea have kept 5 clean sheets in their last 8 matches

PSG have won 10 of their last 11 matches

PSG’s Dembele has scored 35 goals this season

Verdict

Chelsea may give PSG a tough game but you can only see a win for the Parisians. A victory by more than one goal and a strike from Dembele looks very likely.

Best Bet: PSG win at 1.66

Value Bet: PSG win (-1 handicap) at 2.50

Anytime Goalscorer Tip: Ousmane Dembele at 2.10