On Wednesday, 28 January, PSG will face Newcastle in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. The match kicks off at 21:00 CET. Below is a betting option to consider for this game.
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PSG vs Newcastle: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
In their last four matches, PSG have won two and lost two. They have scored in three consecutive games and have lost twice at home this season. Newcastle have won only one of their previous four matches.
PSG have scored 20 goals in this UEFA Champions League campaign, the highest so far. They have scored in both halves in 57% of their matches this season. PSG have kept a clean sheet in 43% of their games, while Newcastle have done so in 23%. Both teams have failed to score in 11% of their matches this season.
PSG and Newcastle have met twice before, with one draw and one 4–1 win for Newcastle.
PSG vs Newcastle: Match Preview
PSG and Newcastle both still have work to do in this UEFA Champions League campaign. After seven rounds, each team has 13 points, along with six other clubs. A draw may not be enough, as it could push both teams lower in the table. A win is essential to secure a spot in the top eight. Currently, PSG sit sixth, while Newcastle are seventh.
PSG have been inconsistent lately. They won their last match 1–0 against Auxerre but lost 1–2 to Sporting before that. Overall, they have two wins and two defeats in their last four games. Despite this, PSG remain top of Ligue 1, two points ahead of second place.
Newcastle lost 0–2 to Aston Villa in their most recent match but had earlier beaten PSV 3–0 in the Champions League. In their last four games, they have won only once. In the Premier League, Newcastle are ninth with 33 points from 23 matches, five points behind the Champions League spots.
Probable Line-ups
- PSG: Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hernandez; Mayulu, Vitinha, Mbaye; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
- Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Burn, Botman, Hall; Miley, Tonali, Joelinton; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon
Prediction
Both PSG and Newcastle are highly motivated to win and secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League round of 16. This should be an exciting and closely contested match. A good betting option is for both teams to score.
BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE – YES
