Liverpool Form
Liverpool won the Champions League in 2022. After that the club reached the quarter-finals of this European competition for the first time and, it seems, will stop there. Liverpool were second best in every department in Paris, with the 0:2 scoreline actually not the worst outcome. Over the whole match the visitors did not register a single shot on target, and Liverpool's xG told its own story – 0.17. Now the hosts have to beat the French side by a big margin to reach the next round, or by two goals to take the tie into extra time.
- Liverpool's run of matches without a draw in the Champions League stands at 30 games (22 wins and 8 defeats).
- In Liverpool's six previous matches in this European competition, one of the teams failed to score.
- Liverpool have won 8 of their last 10 home matches in this tournament.
Potential Liverpool Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Georgi Mamardashvili – Ibrahima Konate, Milos Kerkez, Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez – Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch – Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah – Hugo Ekitike.
Defender Conor Bradley, goalkeeper Alisson and midfielder Wataru Endo are sidelined through injury.
Paris Saint-Germain Form
Paris Saint-Germain have won their last four two-legged ties against representatives of the Premier League. And everything points to this trend continuing. In Paris, despite the modest 2:0 scoreline, the visitors were simply overwhelmed in all aspects of the game. Paris Saint-Germain enjoyed 74% territorial advantage, had far more shots on goal – 18:3 – and posted an xG of 2.35. In the return leg a draw will be enough for the French club, as will a narrow defeat. It is also worth noting that the side have won their last four quarter-finals in this European competition.
- Paris Saint-Germain are unbeaten in their last 6 matches in this tournament (4 wins and 2 draws).
- The team have scored at least two goals in each of their last five Champions League games.
- Three or more goals were scored in 5 of the last 6 away matches for Paris Saint-Germain in this European competition.
Potential Paris Saint-Germain Lineup (3-4-3)
Matvey Safonov – Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Achraf Hakimi – Vitinha, Lee Kang In, Senny Mayulu – Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue.
Forwards Kanten Njantou and Bradley Barcola are out injured.
