Explore our detailed preview for Liverpool vs PSG in the Champions League. Key stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 GMT match.
Match Details
- Fixture: Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain
- Date: Tuesday, 11 March 2025
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
- First Leg Result: Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Liverpool
Match Overview
Liverpool return to Anfield with a 1-0 advantage after Harvey Elliott’s late goal secured a first-leg victory at the Parc des Princes. The Reds will look to maintain their impressive home form, while PSG aim to overturn the deficit and advance to the quarter-finals.
With Anfield’s famous European atmosphere, Arne Slot’s side will be confident of securing progression, but PSG’s attacking firepower ensures the tie remains finely poised.
Our Predictions for Liverpool vs PSG
Predicted Score: Liverpool 2-1 PSG (Liverpool advance 3-1 on aggregate)
Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score
- Over 2.5 Goals
- Mohamed Salah to Score Anytime
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 5
- Liverpool Wins: 3
- PSG Wins: 2
- Draws: 0
Recent Meetings
- PSG 0-1 Liverpool (March 5, 2025, UCL Round of 16 First Leg)
- Liverpool 3-2 PSG (September 18, 2018, UCL Group Stage)
- PSG 2-1 Liverpool (November 28, 2018, UCL Group Stage)
- PSG 3-0 Liverpool (April 10, 1997, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup)
- Liverpool 2-0 PSG (April 24, 1997, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup)
Team Form
Liverpool – Last Five Matches
- Win - Liverpool 3-1 Southampton (Premier League)
- Win – PSG 0-1 Liverpool (Champions League)
- Win – Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle (Premier League)
- Win – Man City 0-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
- Draw – Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
Liverpool are in excellent form, unbeaten in their last seven games across all competitions, with a strong defensive record.
PSG – Last Five Matches
- Win - Rennes 1-4 PSG (Ligue 1)
- Loss – PSG 0-1 Liverpool (Champions League)
- Win – PSG 4-1 Lille (Ligue 1)
- Win – Stade Briochin 0-7 (Coupe de France)
- Win – Lyon 2-3 PSG (Ligue 1)
Despite the first-leg loss, PSG have been dominant in domestic competitions and showed their attacking potential with a 7-0 win over Brest in the previous round.
Tactical Breakdown
Liverpool (4-3-3)
Key Strengths:
- Strong defensive structure
- Quick transitions in attack
- High pressing and energy in midfield
Key Weaknesses:
- Potential vulnerability to pace on the counter
- Can struggle to control possession for long spells
Liverpool will rely on their pressing game to disrupt PSG’s build-up and create chances in transition. Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz will be key threats going forward.
PSG (4-2-3-1)
Key Strengths:
- Individual attacking quality from the likes of Dembélé and Barcola
- Strong midfield control
- Set-piece efficiency
Key Weaknesses:
- Defensive vulnerabilities under pressure
- Inconsistencies in high-intensity away games
PSG will aim to dominate possession and create overloads in wide areas to exploit Liverpool’s high defensive line. Ousmane Dembele’s pace will be their biggest weapon.
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool (4-2-4)
- Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
- Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson
- Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch
- Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, Luis Díaz
PSG (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Nuno Mendes
- Midfielders: Vitinha, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz
- Forward: Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
What to Expect
- Liverpool to press aggressively and look to control the tempo early.
- PSG to push for an early goal to bring themselves back into the tie.
- High-tempo transitions, with both teams having the pace to break quickly.
- Anfield’s atmosphere could play a crucial role in unsettling PSG.
Key Players to Watch
- Liverpool – Mohamed Salah - The Egyptian remains Liverpool’s primary goal threat, with his ability to score in key moments crucial to their Champions League ambitions.
- PSG – Ousmane Dembele - With PSG needing goals, all eyes will be on Dembele to deliver in a high-pressure situation. His speed and dribbling ability will be vital in breaking down Liverpool’s defence.
Liverpool’s home record and defensive solidity should see them through, but PSG will be dangerous, especially if they score early. Expect an intense battle with high stakes.
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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.
