The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another set of matches this week as PSG take on Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid side in an intriguing encounter at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will be determined to win this game.
PSG vs Atletico Madrid Preview
Atletico Madrid are in third place in the La Liga standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. Los Colchoneros eased past Las Palmas by a 2-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
PSG, on the other hand, are currently at the top of the Ligue 1 table and have been impressive on the domestic front this season. The Parisian outfit edged Lens to a narrow 1-0 victory over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this match.
PSG vs Atletico Madrid Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- PSG have an impressive record against Atletico Madrid and have won one out of the two friendly matches played between the two teams, with the other game ending in a draw.
- Atletico Madrid have never faced PSG in a major European competition and are set to become the 10th Spanish team to play against the Parisian giants on the European stage.
- After an unbeaten run of four matches on the trot against teams from France in the UEFA Champions League, Atletico Madrid lost their previous such game against Lille by a 3-1 scoreline.
- PSG have lost four matches in the UEFA Champions League in 2024 and have not lost five European games in a calendar year in their history.
- Atletico Madrid have lost their last two matches in the UEFA Champions League.
PSG vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
Atletico Madrid have blown hot and cold this season and are yet to make their mark in the UEFA Champions League. Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez are set to lead the line this week and will need to be at their best in this match.
PSG have been effective under Luis Enrique but are yet to prove their mettle in Europe. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this week.
Prediction: PSG 2-2 Atletico Madrid
PSG vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: PSG to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Julian Alvarez to score or assist - Yes