In what promises to be the game of the week in the UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will host Manchester City at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Africa Football’s editor Allan Damba provides prediction and betting tips for the upcoming match.
Although both sides are among the finest in European football, they have struggled in this season’s new-look Champions League format. Manchester City sit 22nd with eight points, while PSG are 25th with just seven, in the 36-team table.
Both teams are desperate for a win to keep their hopes of securing a spot in the Round of 16 alive. Anything less than victory for either side will mean a playoff is their only route to the knockout stages.
The teams head into Wednesday’s encounter with contrasting results from their last Champions League outings in December 2024. PSG cruised to a 3-0 victory over Salzburg, while Manchester City fell 2-0 to Juventus.
PSG Recent Form Analysis
PSG are on a four-match winning streak across all competitions. In their last five games, they dropped points only once, in a 1-1 draw with Lens in the Coupe de France on December 22. Over this period, they scored 10 goals and conceded just four.
- Last Five Games: 4 wins, 1 draw
- Latest Result: Lens 1-2 PSG
Manchester City Recent Form Analysis
Manchester City remain unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, winning four and drawing one. Their most recent outing was an emphatic 6-0 win over Ipswich in the Premier League.
- Last Five Games: 4 wins, 1 draw
- Latest Result: Ipswich 0-6 Manchester City
Head-to-Head (Last Five Games)
- Manchester City 2-1 PSG
- PSG 2-0 Manchester City
- Manchester City 2-0 PSG
- PSG 1-2 Manchester City
- Manchester City 1-0 PSG
Prediction for PSG vs Manchester City
With both teams in solid form and desperate to secure progression to the Round of 16, this match is set to be a thrilling encounter. Both Luis Enrique (PSG) and Pep Guardiola are known for their attacking philosophies, which could result in a goal-filled affair at the Parc des Princes.
Betting Tips:
- Both Teams to Score (YES): Odds of 1.47 on 1xBet.
- Over 2.5 Goals: Odds of 1.62 on 1xBet.
Player to Watch: Désiré Doué
The 19-year-old French winger of Ivorian descent is emerging as one of the brightest talents in world football. Doué has contributed three goals and three assists in 23 appearances for PSG this season. He will be a key figure for PSG as they aim to topple Manchester City.
Best Odds and Betting Tips
For this highly anticipated match, here are the standout betting options:
- Both Teams to Score (YES): 1.47 on 1xBet.
- Over 2.5 Goals: 1.62 on 1xBet.
