Match Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool

Recent Form: Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool

PSG have displayed a dominant goal-scoring form in their last five games in all competitions, winning each game with ease. Les Parisiens last suffered a defeat late in November against Bayern Munich in the Champions League bout.

PSG have scored 22 goals in those last five games, conceding only three in return. The French side used the January transfer window to bolster their expensive squad even further by signing Napoli star Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Meanwhile, Liverpool struggled with inconsistent results but secured two convincing victories against two top opponents in the Premier League. The Reds have two draws and three victories in their last five games, as they only played the Premier League matches recently.

Liverpool defeated Manchester City 0-2 in the away fixture, controlling the spaces while letting the host dominate possession. The Reds beat Newcastle United 2-0 at Anfield in their last game, showcasing that they have answers for any team.

Predicted Lineup: Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool

PSG have only Warren Zaire-Emery as an absentee for the upcoming European clash against the Reds. However, his absence has not impacted the French club negatively, as they possess an incredibly strong squad.

Les Parisiens have enjoyed a prolific season with Ousmane Dembele leading the charge with an impressive goal-scoring form. Meanwhile, Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos have also enjoyed a strong form to make a formidable attacking trio.

Kvaratskhelia’s arrival has given them another attacking option, often rotating with Ramos for the attacking position. Joao Neves has played a key role for PSG since his arrival during the summer.

PSG’s Predicted XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz, Dembele, Ramos, Barcola.

Meanwhile, Liverpool have Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley as potential absentees due to their respective injuries. The Reds have enjoyed a seven-day rest before the upcoming clash as fans are hoping that Arne Slot have the answer to the attacking threat.

With only the Premier League game against Southampton between the round of 16 ties against PSG, Slot could play his best team. Slot’s tactics will play a critical role in personnel changes as he could deploy Curtis Jones to congest the midfield.

Furthermore, Luis Diaz’s strong performance against Newcastle and Cody Gakpo’s return from injury also provide a positive selection headache for the Dutch head coach.

Liverpool’s Predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Jota, Diaz

Predicted Scoreline: Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool

If Liverpool could produce a performance similar to the one they delivered against Man City and the Magpies, they could eliminate the immense attacking threat of the hosts. Nevertheless, the Reds have the attacking firepower to hurt Les Pariseins in return.

The Kop Times predict a 1-2 away win for the Reds after their recent resurgence in form, which proved too much for many top European clubs earlier this season.