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Paris Saint-Germain’s bid to retain the Champions League trophy faces perhaps its sternest challenge yet when they welcome Bayern Munich to the Parc des Princes for the first leg of their semi-final on Tuesday night.
Bayern have already secured the Bundesliga title, while PSG hold a commanding advantage at the top of Ligue 1, allowing both clubs to turn their full focus towards Europe and adding even greater intrigue to this heavyweight showdown.
The two sides have already crossed paths in this season’s competition during the league phase, when Bayern claimed a 2-1 away victory despite playing the entire second half with 10 men after Luis Diaz was sent off.
Read our Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich prediction, preview and betting tips. You can also check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
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Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich key stats
- Bayern Munich have won their last nine matches across all competitions.
- Seven of last nine PSG's game have produced over 2.5 goals
- Four of last five Bayern's matches have produced under 4.5 cards.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich preview: A thrilling draw on the cards
| Paris Saint-Germain | vs | Bayern Munich |
|---|---|---|
| 1st(Ligue 1) | Position | 1st(Bundesliga) |
| 69 | Points | 82 |
| 68 | Goals For | 113 |
| 25 | Goals Against | 32 |
| 16 | Clean Sheets | 11 |
| 2nd | Home Rank | 1st |
| 1st | Away Rank | 1st |
Paris Saint-Germain may not have quite matched the dominant standards of their 2024-25 campaign, but Luis Enrique’s side appear to have found top gear at exactly the right moment as they chase another Champions League final.
Les Parisiens come into this contest on the back of two consecutive victories and have suffered only one defeat in their last nine matches, while with four league games remaining, another Ligue 1 title now looks a mere formality.
Their emphatic triumph over Liverpool in the previous round should provide a significant psychological lift for this semi-final, and PSG are also on the brink of becoming the first French club to record 100 Champions League wins.
In terms of team news, Desire Doue and Nuno Mendes returned against Angers and are expected to feature again. Fabian Ruiz has recently returned after a two-month injury absence, while Vitinha remains a doubt after picking up an issue against Lyon.
Bayern Munich are arguably the most formidable side in Europe at present, having reached another level under Vincent Kompany, who will not be on the dug-out through suspension.
The Bavarian giants are unbeaten in their last 19 matches and produced an outstanding display over two legs to eliminate Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. Their attacking numbers have been extraordinary, with 113 Bundesliga goals this season underlining their ruthless edge.
After sealing the league title against Stuttgart, Bayern followed it by recovering from 3-0 down to beat Koln 4-3, prompting wild celebrations among players and supporters and highlighting a squad still driven by relentless ambition.
In terms of team news, Serge Gnabry (thigh), Tom Bischof (muscle) and Sven Ulreich (muscle) are ruled out, while teenage talent Lennart Karl could yet play some part in the fixture.
PSG vs Bayern Munich form guide & betting tips
| PSG | vs | Bayern Munich |
|---|---|---|
| W-W-L-W-W | Form | W-W-W-W-W |
| 11 | Goals For | 19 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 8 |
| D-W-W-W-W | Comp name form | W-W-W-W-W |
Whispers Predicts: Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Bayern Munich
Both Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich arrive in outstanding form, and with a place in the Champions League final at stake, this promises to be anything but straightforward for either side.
PSG possess elite quality across the pitch, while Bayern’s relentless intensity could turn the contest into a classic European spectacle filled with attacking brilliance.
Le Parisiens will aim to make full use of home advantage at the Parc des Princes, but Bayern look too strong to dismiss, making a high-quality draw at 2.8 an appealing outcome.
Bayern have developed a habit of striking first in recent meetings with PSG, and they are backed to score the opening goal again at 2.05, which looks a tempting angle.
Harry Kane has scored 12 Champions League goals for Bayern this season and is priced at 2.2 to find the net anytime in another huge European night.
> Bayern Munich to score first at 2.05 | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Draw at 3.8 | Likelihood: Probable
> Harry Kane to score anytime at 2.2 | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw and BTTS - Yes at 4.5 | Likelihood: Outsider