Paris-St Germain heads to the Bernabeu to take on Real Madrid for the right to advance to the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid did not get the right start to their group play, going winless in their first two games. However, they delivered a pair of wins over Galatasaray, restoring their confidence and giving them the points they need to have a shot to make it to the knockout rounds. PSG comes in having dominated play in Group A, rolling not just to a 4-0 record so far but having posted four clean sheets. The teams met in the reverse fixture at Parc des Princes in September, as PSG steamrolled the visitors in 3-0 fashion. Can Real Madrid keep their winning ways going? Or will PSG come to town and take care of business yet again? Don’t miss our sports betting preview.
Real Madrid vs PSG 2019 UCL Odds, Preview & Pick
- When: Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 4:00 pm ET
- Where: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
- TV: ESPN
- Radio: None
- Live Stream: ESPN+
- Soccer Odds: Real Madrid 27/20 / Draw 5/2 / PSG 9/5
Why should you bet on PSG?
PSG has not only dominated group play in the Champions League but has also steamrolled opponents in Ligue 1 play. In their most recent match, they shut out Lille, 2-0, getting goals from Angel Di Maria and Mauro Icardi. They possessed for 59 percent of the match and launched 11 shots. Neymar returned to the pitch against Lille and will also play against Real in this match. PSG enters this match five points clear atop the Group A table, and a win here will clinch them the group title.
The fitness of Marco Verratti (knee) is really the only concern for the visitors, as he remains questionable for the match. Keylor Navas, who formerly minded the net for Real Madrid, will start for PSG, looking forward to another chance to showcase his skills for his former employers. The front line should feature Kylian Mbappe along with Neymar and Angel Di Maria. Mbappe came off early in the match against Lille, so he should have fresh legs for this midweek matchup. If you like PSG, you see them maintaining their consistent form against a team that is still on the outside.
Why should you put your money on Real Madrid?
This is the fifth time that PSG has played Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. In the previous four matchups, PSG has won just once, while the hosts have won three times. In fact, PSG has lost five consecutive road matches in Champions League play to teams from Spain. That is their longest losing streak playing away matches against any other nation. So there is that history to consider.
Real Madrid is finally starting to get solid play from Belgian national Eden Hazard. He has been criticized for his slow start with the team, although such performances as the team’s recent win over Real Sociedad show that he is starting to work in with the rest of the roster. The team has seven points in Group A play, and this is a must-win as a loss will place them back in real danger of failing to advance. In that win over Real Sociedad, the hosts put 10 shots on net, rolling to a 3-1 win. If you like the hosts, you see them playing much more competitively and pushing through tor the win.
Final Score Prediction
Real Madrid has their backs against the wall, and Eden Hazard is much more well integrated into the team’s system than he was when the teams met in Paris back in September. I see Real Madrid taking the game to PSG from the get-go and scoring an early goal. PSG should equalize, but I see Real putting forth the urgency to get that game-winner. I predict a final score of Real Madrid 2, PSG 1.
