Softfootball previews the highly-anticipated Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Arena, featuring predictions, team news, and potential lineups.
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The Allianz Arena is set to host a Champions League showdown on Tuesday night as Bayern Munich faces Paris Saint-Germain in a match crucial for both teams.
Bayern currently sits in 17th place with six points from four matches, while PSG is further down in 25th, having managed only four points from their European outings this season.
Match Preview
Bayern Munich enters this game on the back of a six-match winning streak, showing strong recovery since their 4-1 defeat to Barcelona in October.
They claimed a 3-0 victory over Augsburg in the Bundesliga on Friday, maintaining a six-point lead at the top of the table.
However, their Champions League journey has been less dominant, with losses to Aston Villa and Barcelona leaving them in 17th place.
Despite these setbacks, Bayern secured a narrow 1-0 win against Benfica in their last European fixture and boasts an impressive home record against French opposition, having won 12 of their last 14 matches against Ligue 1 sides.
Their last Champions League home defeat was against PSG in 2021, and they will aim to extend their formidable streak of 22 wins in their last 27 home European games.
PSG, on the other hand, has had a challenging campaign.
The French champions suffered a 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid in their previous Champions League outing and have also been defeated by Arsenal and held to a draw by PSV Eindhoven.
With just four points and three goals scored in four games, they are in 25th place in the standings.
Domestically, PSG continues to thrive, leading Ligue 1 with a six-point advantage after their 3-0 win over Toulouse.
However, their struggles on German soil are well-documented, with only one win in their last seven away games against Bundesliga teams and a history of eight losses in 15 visits to German opponents.
Team News
Bayern Munich:
Joao Palhinha remains sidelined due to an adductor injury, while Mathys Tel faces a late fitness test.
Aleksandar Pavlovic and Josip Stanisic have returned to training, but Hiroki Ito remains unavailable.
Leon Goretzka is likely to feature in midfield, with Serge Gnabry and Konrad Laimer returning to the starting XI.
Harry Kane, in phenomenal form with 20 goals in 17 appearances this season, will lead the attack.
PSG:
The visitors will be without Senny Mayulu, Lucas Hernandez, Goncalo Ramos, and Presnel Kimpembe due to injuries, while Nuno Mendes is a doubt.
Marquinhos is set to return from suspension, and Vitinha, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Willian Pacho are expected to feature.
Bradley Barcola, who has scored 10 goals in 16 appearances this season, will spearhead PSG’s attack alongside Marco Asensio and Ousmane Dembele.
Predicted Lineups:
- Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Gnabry; Kane.
- Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Dembele, Asensio, Barcola.
Prediction
Both teams have faced challenges in the Champions League this season, but Bayern’s dominance at home gives them the edge.
PSG’s attacking quality could see them score, but Kompany’s side is expected to secure a narrow victory at Allianz Arena.
