Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Paris Saint-Germain are chasing a treble this season and have been very impressive of late as Luis Enrique’s side now welcome Premier League leaders Liverpool to the French capital city.
Kick-off date/time: Wednesday 5th March, 2025: UK – 8:00pm / US ET – 3:00pm / US PT – 12:00pm
How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Discovery+ / US – Paramount+
Paris Saint-Germain Preview: Rampant Paris
Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain endured some tricky performances and results in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League but eventually eased their way through in the top 24, coming from 2-0 down to beat Manchester City by four goals to two as part of that run.
In the knockout playoffs, they defeated fellow Ligue 1 side Stade Brest by ten goals to nil on aggregate and they have been in excellent form, most recently defeating Lille 4-1 at Parc des Princes as they romp to another French title, still unbeaten domestically.
Liverpool Preview: Reds have the lead
Arne Slot’s Liverpool have the chance to win what they hope will be the first of multiple trophies this season when they face Newcastle United in the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium but their attention must now entirely turn to a crucial UEFA Champions League clash.
With a 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League table, the Reds will be able to prioritise this competition without the concern of losing their spot domestically. They most recently defeated the aforementioned Newcastle by two goals to nil at Anfield last week.
Paris Saint-Germain Team News: Fully fit
Luis Enrique has a fully fit and available squad for this week with a few dilemmas, such as whether to be slightly more conservative with Desire Doue in the front three or to go properly all out attack with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia joining both Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Barcola, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Unavailable:
Questionable:
Liverpool Team News: Gakpo a doubt
Frustratingly for Slot and Liverpool, Cody Gakpo missed training on Monday so is a doubt ahead of the clash at the Parc des Princes. They are definitely without Joe Gomez, too, whilst Northern Ireland international right-back Conor Bradley is also a doubt.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
Unavailable: Gomez (Injured), Nallo (Suspended)
Questionable: Bradley (Injured), Gakpo (Injured)
Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool Prediction
Paris Saint-Germain will get themselves on the front foot ahead of the visit of Liverpool to continue their fine form as they chase a treble, having defeated Stade Briochin to reach the semi-finals of the Coupe de France last week. Liverpool will be controlled and pragmatic, as they have been under Slot, and that will likely mean they play on the counter-attack and that could lead to quite a few chances so an unusually high-scoring first-leg may well be a good bet for this one in the French capital.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool Tip: Over 2.5 goals
