Do or Die: PSG VS Newcastle United - Prediction & Odds

The UEFA Champions League is set to return tonight with some high-voltage games. In Group F, Paris Saint Germain will host the English side Newcastle United at Parc des Princes. Group F is considered the Group of Death in the Champions League this season, as every team has a chance to qualify for the Round of 16. However, winning in every game has become very important at this stage. Paris Saint Germain stand in 2nd with 6 points, while Newcastle United are just two points away from the Ligue 1 side. A win in this game will change the entire momentum for the two teams. Can Newcastle United stun PSG?

Stats&Facts

• Newcastle United have already surprised Paris Saint Germain in their first meeting. The Magpies secured a stunning victory over PSG back in October as they sealed the game by a massive 4-1 margin.
• Newcastle United lost two games in a row following their surprise win against PSG. Meanwhile, PSG won two and lost two matches in the UCL so far, which left them in second place in the league table.
• Newcastle United's away records against the French clubs are not well enough in the European competitions. The Magpies have won only one of their seven away games in France in the European competitions.
• However, Paris Saint Germain's records against English clubs are also poor in the UEFA Champions League. They lost six of their last eight meetings against English clubs in this tournament.
• A win over PSG would see Newcastle United becoming the first club to beat PSG in two successive games in the group round of the UEFA Champions League for the first time since the 2004-2005 campaign.

Team News

Paris Saint Germain will miss numerous players ahead of this important game. Marco Asensio, Nuno Mendes, Presnel Kimpembe, Danilo Pereira, and Marquinhos are unavailable due to their respective injury. PSG boss Luis Enrique is likely to deploy the same squad that beat Monaco in the league. As for Newcastle United, several key players are unavailable due to injury issues. Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Elliot Anderson, Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock, Jacob Murphy, Callum Wilson, and Matt Targett all remain out of the squad because of their respective injuries. However, Alexander Isak will lead the Magpies attack in the absence of Callum Wilson, while Sean Longstaff is expected to be back tonight after his injury. Possible Lineup for Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Skriniar, Hernandez, Mukiele; Ruiz, Ugarte, Vitinha; Dembele, Ramos, Mbappe Possible Lineup for Newcastle United: Pope; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Hall; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Isak, Gordon

Prediction: PSG 2-1 Newcastle

In terms of the squad, Paris Saint Germain are obviously a stronger side than the Magpies. But football is full of surprises, and Newcastle showed their ability in previous matches. But PSG is the favorite in this match as they are the home side. Therefore, it will be very difficult for the Magpies to beat PSG at Parc des Princes despite winning a thrilling game against Chelsea in their most recent game.

Betfair Odds

PSG: 1.69 Draw: 4.04 Newcastle: 5.09 Visit BFB247 to get real-time Betfair Odds