The opening round of fixtures for the FIFA Club World Cup has produced a blockbuster clash as PSG play against Atletico Madrid on Sunday. They have both been placed in Group B alongside Botafogo of Brazil and Seattle Sounders of the USA, and will both be favourites to progress into the knockout stage of the competition.
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PSG vs Atletico Madrid prediction: Treble winners to come out on top?
Key stats
- PSG have won five games in a row across all competitions.
- Atletico have scored 12 goals in their last five matches in all competitions, averaging 2.4 per game.
- Both teams have scored in the previous three H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: PSG 3-1 Atletico Madrid
PSG's winning momentum could continue into this tournament, and they have certainly been free-scoring in recent victories, netting a total of 17 goals across the last five. Atletico should put up a decent fight though, and will take confidence from beating PSG 2-1 at the Parc des Princes in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase back in November.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: PSG odds-on favourites
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, PSG are favourites to make it six wins in a row. A draw is rated just above an Atletico victory in terms of likeliness.
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Most recent H2Hs: Mixed bag
The previous three H2Hs have produced a mixed bag in terms of results. Indeed, both teams have won one each with one draw, and both teams scored in each one.
UEFA Champions League 06/11/24
PSG
Atletico Madrid
Elite Club Friendlies 30/07/18
PSG
Atletico Madrid
PSG preview: Dembele a serious doubt
Ousmane Dembele is the only serious doubt for PSG after injuring himself while on international duty with France in the UEFA Nations League (UNL). Dembele's international teammate Bradley Barcola is expected to be fine though after nursing a knock in the same camp.
Predicted lineup: Donnarumma (GK), Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Fabian, Vitinha, Neves, Barcola, Doue & Kvaratskhelia
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Montpellier
1
PSG
4
UEFA Champions League 07/05/25
W
Arsenal
1
PSG
2
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
L
Strasbourg
2
PSG
1
UEFA Champions League 29/04/25
W
Arsenal
0
PSG
1
France Ligue 1 25/04/25
L
Nice
3
PSG
1
Atletico Madrid preview: No injury problems
On the contrary, Atletico have no injury concerns to worry about heading into Sunday's clash. Thus, they are set to have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Oblak (GK), Molina, Le Normand, Gimenez, Galan, Simeone, Koke, De Paul, Gallagher, Griezmann & Alvarez
Spain La Liga 10/05/25
W
Real Sociedad
0
Atletico Madrid
4
Spain La Liga 03/05/25
D
CD Alaves
0
Atletico Madrid
0
Spain La Liga 24/04/25
W
Rayo Vallecano
0
Atletico Madrid
3
Spain La Liga 19/04/25
L
Las Palmas
1
Atletico Madrid
0
Spain La Liga 14/04/25
W
Valladolid
2
Atletico Madrid
4
Player to watch: Desire Doue
In the likely absence of Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue could get the chance to start down the middle. He made quite the impact in PSG's last outing, scoring twice in a 5-0 win against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final.
The youngster has enjoyed a breakthrough season like no other, helping the Parisians win an unprecedented treble. Nonetheless, Doue should cause Atletico plenty of problems with his pace and trickery.