Paris Saint-Germain is looking to have an edge in the group standings when they meet with AC Milan, who are just next to them in their group. These two teams are in the Group F in the Champions League, which is also considered as “Group of Death”. PSG is sitting at the second of the standings with three points from their three matches. On the other hand, Milan is at the third of the league table with just two points, remaining to be winless. From their previous four matches, it was Milan who has a better record, winning two matches. On the other hand, PSG remains to be winless against Milan, as their other two matches ended in draw. This meeting is on October 26, 2023, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8).
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain suffered a disappointing defeat by Newcastle United in a Champions League group game, revealing their flaws for the first time in over 20 years. The French champions’ 73% share against Newcastle was their third-highest on record, but this has not always led to positive results. Despite a home win over Borussia Dortmund, PSG has not lost consecutive games in the same group stage since 2004. In response, they have posted back-to-back league wins, most recently against Strasbourg 3-0. Les Parisiens can now put an underwhelming start to the season behind them with another success at Parc des Princes, where they have lost only one of 34 group games since becoming Champions League regulars 11 years ago. However, they will need to end their drought against Milan in Europe’s top club competition to achieve this.
Paris Saint-Germain returns four suspension-returning players for Milan clash, but faces injury issues. Ex-Inter defender Milan Skriniar leads back line, while Kylian Mbappe leads front four. PSG needs to end Champions League drought against Milan.
AC Milan
Milan have been a strong team in the Champions League, having won just three of their 16 contests with French sides, including the 1993 final against PSG’s Marseille. This year, they need another good result after successive 0-0 draws to kick off their Group F campaign. Milan has now failed to score in their last four Champions League matches, the club’s longest run without a goal in their European competition history. Their lack of precision has cost them more shots than Manchester City and Real Madrid, but they have not conceded either throughout their last four group-stage matches, making them a tough opponent to crack in Paris. Juventus left San Siro with a 1-0 win, and Milan’s second defeat in nine Serie A matches this season. They currently sit just behind their city rivals in the standings.
Milan’s Marco Sportiello, Samu Chukwueze, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Ismael Bennacer are out of action, but first-choice goalkeeper Mike Maignan returns after a Serie A suspension. Frenchman Theo Hernandez will also return, and Rade Krunic could start in midfield. The Rossoneri’s attacking trio of Rafael Leao, Olivier Giroud, and Christian Pulisic should be retained.
Prediction:
Paris Saint-Germain (1.0)
Odds: -0.80
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