Champions PSG continue their quest to retain the title they won last season as they host Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.
This is a repeat of the Club World Cup final, where Chelsea swept past PSG 3-0 inspired by a Cole Palmer brace. It’s a whole different ball game here with a place in the quarterfinals at stake.
The Champions League holders come into the game at the risk of losing consecutive home games since 2024. PSG were beaten 3–1 by Monaco at the Parc des Princes over the weekend.
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Meanwhile, Chelsea squeezed into the FA Cup quarterfinals after beating Wrexham 4-2 after extra time – making it two wins in a row for Liam Rosenior’s charges.
Can the Blues make it back-to-back wins against PSG to get a positive first leg result, or will the champions bounce back to winning ways here? We look at both sides ahead of the clash and offer our predicted outcome.
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What time does PSG vs Chelsea start?
The game kicks off at 11PM E.A.T
PSG vs Chelsea team news
Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz are doubts for the game with minor injury concerns, meaning Bradley Barcola will continue his starting role after scoring three goals in his last four games.
Ousmane Dembele is fit and will lead the attacking line, flanked by Georgian Kvicha Kvaratshkeilia and Barcola. The rest of the side will remain unchanged from their defeat against Monaco, with Vitinha and Wilfred Zaire-Emery in midfield.
The visitors are still without Brazilian sensation Estevao but Alejandro Garnacho has been key in his absence. The Argentine will start on the flank, with Cole Palmer on the other side.
Joao Pedro has 13 goal involvements in his last 12 games and will start up front, seeking to score again against PSG after bagging one in the Club World Cup final.
Captain Reece James, Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo will all start in the midfield for the visitors.
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PSG vs Chelsea head-to-head and current form
There is nothing separating these two teams in terms of form, with either side losing just once in their last five games in all competitions. Both teams have also won a similar number of games (3) in that run.
In the last five head-to-head matches between these two sides, both have won twice with a 2-2 draw in 2015 the only stalemate between them.
Current form:
PSG – LWDWW
Chelsea – WWLDW
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PSG vs Chelsea previous games
PSG vs Chelsea prediction
It’s been over 20 years since this fixture did not produce goals and we can expect the same trend to continue here. There have been over 2.5 goals scored the last five times these teams have played against each other.
Prediction – Over 2.5 goals
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