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Paris Saint Germain will host FC Barcelona in a highly anticipated clash, as Champions League football returns with the Round of Last 16.
PSG hasn`t quite been the same side this season after the loss of Ibrahimovic and the appointment of Unai Emery. They have been second best in France behind Monaco and the level of play was often below expectations. However, the hosts have found some good rhythm in the last couple of months and their recent form is actually excellent, with 9 wins and 1 draw out of 10 matches in 2017 – with the draw coming at home against league leaders Monaco.
Barcelona is in a similar situation with PSG in the sense that they have not been great domestically, trailing Real Madrid by 1 point in La Liga despite having 2 extra matches played. However, just like PSG, Barcelona seemingly turned a corner in 2017 and has posted a statline of 8 wins and 2 draws in all competitions in the last 10 games. The visitors are on the back of a morale boosting 6-0 away win at Alaves a few days ago.
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Motta and Krychowiak are out for PSG, while Pastore is a doubt. Barcelona can field its best starting lineup with the exception of Mascherano. Vidal is also out, while Rafinha is questionable.
PSG: Trapp – Aurier, Marquinhos, Silva, Kurzawa – Verratti, Rabiot, Matuidi – Di Maria, Cavani, Lucas
Barcelona: Ter Stegen – Roberto, Pique, Umtiti, Alba – Rakitic, Busquets, Iniesta – Suarez, Messi, Neymar
Both teams enter this game in fine form and this should be an entertaining clash, as previous H2H meetings have usually been.
Barcelona is the better team and PSG might have some problems without Motta to anchor the midfield, but the good form of the French side, along with home court advantage, should be enough to earn them a draw (PSG has not lost at home since March). Such a result would surely be satisfactory for both parties involved.
I think a tie game is the most plausible result, which means there`s good value in the odds. My tip is a draw, a simple bet with low stakes which only needs a bit of luck to be a winner. Definitely worth a try in my eyes. Prediction: PSG – Barcelona 1-1.
Pick: Draw
Odds: 3.55 @ Ohmbet
Stake: 3
Possible profit: 7.65
Event date: 14 February
