PSG vs. Arsenal: Champions League Semifinal Second Leg Preview

PSG and Arsenal are both looking to win their first-ever Champions League title, and this Wednesday, one of them will take a big step toward that goal when they face off in the second leg of the semifinals.

After PSG’s impressive 0-1 away victory, Luis Enrique’s side are the clear favorites to advance; however, neither team is currently at their best form of the season.

PSG vs. Arsenal Betting Odds and Info

Por que apostar no PSG?

PSG has everything in their favor. They won the first leg 0-1 with an early goal from Ousmane Dembélé, will play the second leg at home, and their players will be fully rested and focused solely on this match.

The Parisians were crowned Ligue 1 champions a couple of weeks ago, but since then, things haven’t gone well for them domestically, drawing first against Nantes (1-1) and then losing to Nice (1-3) and Strasbourg (2-1) this past weekend. However, it’s important to note that it was mainly the substitutes who played those matches.

Against the Gunners, they had a great performance with several chances, but they must be cautious since Gianluigi Donnarumma was the standout player that night with some crucial saves. Luis Enrique will try to capitalize on the speed of his attacking players, knowing that the English side will have to leave spaces as they push for a win.

The only concern for PSG is Dembélé, who is dealing with some discomfort and remains questionable, although he is expected to return to training and could be available for the match.

Por que apostar no Arsenal?

As has often happened recently, Arsenal always seems to struggle at the end of the season. Whether due to injuries or fatigue, the team has consistently run out of steam, costing them the last two Premier League titles, finishing as runners-up both times —and it’s affecting them again now.

Despite being superior against Real Madrid in the quarterfinal series, that dominance wasn’t evident against PSG. They created clear goal-scoring opportunities, which were saved by the goalkeeper, but they were far from overwhelming. One of the reasons is that Martin Odegaard hasn’t been at his best, and some reports suggest the Norwegian has a knock and is doubtful for the match.

The good news for Mikel Arteta is that Thomas Partey returns from suspension, which will add strength to the midfield and allow Declan Rice to participate more in the attack, something the team sorely missed last week in London.

This weekend, Arsenal played with their starting lineup and lost 1-2 at home to Bournemouth despite taking the lead early on. They now sit second in the table, but only four points separate them from sixth place, so they need to be very careful.

Along with Odegaard, Jurriën Timber is also doubtful but is likely to be available. However, Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Jesus, Jorginho, Kai Havertz, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Riccardo Calafiori are confirmed absentees.

Análise Final das Apostas: PSG vs. Arsenal

PSG has a significant advantage, having won the first leg away from home, and their players are much more rested. Arsenal has struggled to close out the season due to multiple injuries, which has also forced players to log more minutes and play out of position.

We believe that because of the pressure to chase the result, the Gunners will leave a lot of space at the back, and the Parisians will take advantage of that to win the match.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor PSG, with their Moneyline set at 2.15, Arsenal at 3.44, and a draw at 3.77.

Nisso Liga dos Campeões campaign, they have already played twice, both times in London, with Arsenal winning 2-0 in the group stage and losing 0-1 in the semifinals. The last time they faced each other in Paris was during the 2016 group stage, and it ended in a 1-1 draw. Marquinhos was a starter that day.

Go for a win for PSG. If you bet $100 at 2.15, you will gain $115 for a total payout of $215.

PSG vs. Arsenal Betting Pick: PSG