In what is a heavyweight Round of 16 showdown on Wednesday night, reigning Champions League winners PSG will welcome Chelsea to the French capital.
While Luis Enrique’s superstar squad might have made real history last season as they stormed their way to a maiden piece of European silverware, PSG have failed to find a similar level this time around and could face a stern examination over the next week.
Crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions over in North America last summer as they cruised their way to a famous 3-0 romp against Wednesday’s opponents, the Blues will be dreaming of a repeat performance when they travel to the Parc des Princes in midweek.
Ahead of what is a blockbuster Champions League battle on Wednesday night, we have taken a look at some of the most attractive PSG vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips.
PSG’s extended inconsistencies
While PSG might have extended on their Champions League adventure on February 25th as they secured a remarkable 5-4 aggregate win against domestic rivals Monaco, Enrique’s side have struggled to find any real stability.
Watching Monaco claim some immediate revenge last week as they slumped to an infamous 3-1 Ligue 1 defeat on home soil, the former Barcelona boss could also find some increasing pressure on his shoulders.
Falling to another shock 3-1 loss at the hands of Rennes on February 13th, the reigning European champions have also failed to find any kind of defensive steel.
Eventually forced to settle for an action-packed 2-2 stalemate against Monaco at the Parc des Princes last month, PSG have registered just a trio of clean sheets from their previous nine appearances across all competitions.
It should also be highlighted, facing what could be another stern examination on Wednesday night, Enrique’s men have conceded five goals in their last two showdowns in the French capital.
Bet Builder Tip: Both teams to score @ 2/3 with 1xBet
Pedro to play a leading role in Paris
Despite only arriving at Stamford Bridge last summer following a reported £60million deal with Brighton, Joao Pedro has certainly been a smash hit in west London.
Cementing his spot as Chelsea’s leading marksman, the one-time Watford youngster is enjoying a sensational run of form and will certainly play a leading role in the French capital.
Bagging a stunning Premier League hat-trick during Chelsea’s dominant 4-1 victory away at Aston Villa on March 4th, new boss Liam Rosenior has been filled with praise for the Brazilian international.
Including a Champions League brace away at Napoli on January 28th, Pedro has registered 11 goals in his previous 12 appearances across all competitions. It’s also worth noting, the ex-Brighton striker has recorded 23 direct goal contributions this season (18 goals, five assists).
Likewise, notching four goals in his back-to-back appearances away from Stamford Bridge, Pedro will be confident of exploiting a leaky PSG defence on Wednesday night.
Bet Builder Tip: Joao Pedro over 0.5 shots on target @ 8/11 with BetUS
Keep an eye out for Barcola
While reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele might have returned from a muscle issue during PSG’s 3-1 defeat at home against Monaco last week, it is worth keeping an eye out for another of Enrique’s attacking superstars.
Bagging what was a consolation Ligue 1 strike at the Parc des Princes last time out, Bradley Barcola could play a leading role in midweek.
Despite still waiting to open his Champions League account this season, the former Rennes starlet has found the net in all of his previous three consecutive domestic appearances.
Registering eight direct goal contributions so far this calendar year (five goals, three assists), Barcola will also meet a Chelsea side who have shown their own defensive issues.
While the Blues might have extended on their FA Cup charge over the weekend as they secured a thrilling 4-2 victory away at Championship high-flyers Wrexham, Chelsea have recorded just a sole clean sheet from their last 11 outings across all fronts.
Bet Builder Tip: Bradley Barcola over 0.5 shots on target @ 4/7 with Dachbet
PSG vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips
- Both teams to score
- Joao Pedro over 0.5 shots on target
- Bradley Barcola over 0.5 shots on target
ODDS – 3/1 with Vegas Land
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