Real Madrid vs PSG Prediction and Preview – 03/11/15
Champions League preview – Real Madrid vs PSG prediction
Real Madrid are still missing a couple of key players for this big game in the Champions League. Forwards Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale are the most notable absentees but there are also doubts over Daniel Carvajal and Alvaro Arbeloa. James Rodriguez is available for selection but may have to settle for a place on the bench.
PSG manager Laurent Blanc is also without a couple of players for this game, with Javier Pastore and Marqinhos injured. There are also doubts over central defender David Luiz, who has missed PSG’s last four matches. Both Thiago Motta and Marco Verratti are expected to make a return to the starting XI.
Possible Line-ups
Real Madrid: 4-3-3 formation: Navas; Danilo, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo; Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Ronaldo, Jese, Isco
PSG: 4-3-3 formation: Trapp; Aurier, Silva, Luiz, Maxwell; Motta, Matuidi, Verratti; Di Maria, Cavani, Ibrahimovic
Statistics
- Real Madrid have won 7 and drawn 3 of their last 10 matches
- PSG have won 8 and drawn 2 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Real Madrid have scored an average of 1.9 goals and conceded an average of 0.4 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, PSG have scored an average of 2.2 goals and conceded an average of 0.4 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Real Madrid’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of PSG’s previous 10 matches
Prediction
The first match between these two giants of European football ended in disappointment a couple of weeks ago and fans will be hoping for more goal mouth action this time around. However, Rafa Benitez isn’t a manager who craves end-to-end football and there has been criticism surrounding the style of football Real Madrid are playing. That being said, the results have done the talking and Real Madrid are top of La Liga and yet to taste defeat this season.
PSG are also having a fantastic season in terms of results, as they come in to this match unbeaten this season. Laurent Blanc’s men have Ligue 1 all but won, as they enter November with a 10 point lead over second place Lyon. However, PSG’s record away to top European clubs is not great, having failed to win in their most recent trips to Barcelona and Chelsea. It will come as a bit of surprise if PSG can get anything more than a point from this game.
Tips
Real Madrid win at 4/5 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Draw at 14/5 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Ronaldo to score anytime and Real Madrid win 2-0 at 10/1 – Click here to bet with Bet365
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