Champions League: PSG vs Newcastle Odds & Preview
Crucial Group F Matchup
PSG Looking for Revenge
The Champions League “Group of Death” has lived up to its billing as all four teams have a shot to advance out of Group F with two games remaining. Just three points separate first-placed Dortmund and last-placed Newcastle. On Tuesday, PSG host Newcastle as the Parisians look for revenge. In the reverse fixture, Newcastle picked up a stunning 4-1 win over PSG. Ahead of the match, let’s check out the PSG vs Newcastle odds.
PSG vs Newcastle
Day/Time: Location: Parc des Princes, Paris, France
Head-to-Head:
This is just the second-ever soccer betting opportunity on PSG vs. Newcastle. Last month, Newcastle destroyed PSG 4-1 at St. James’ Park. With goals from Miguel Almiron, Dan Burn, and Sean Longstaff, Newcastle took a 3-0 lead by the 50th minute. Lucas Hernandez got a consolation goal for PSG, but Fabian Schar ensured a three-goal Magpies win. The Champions League odds listed Newcastle as +155 pregame moneyline favorites.
PSG Scoring in Bunches
Paris Saint-Germain stayed on top of the Ligue 1 table over the weekend with a commanding 5-2 victory over Monaco. With the scoring outburst, the Parisians have now found the net at least three times in each of their last six Ligue 1 matches. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was at fault for Monaco’s first goal, but he made up for it with a superb stop before halftime. Five different PSG players scored, including Kylian Mbappe, who stayed on top of the Ligue 1 scoring charts.
Ousmane Dembele also scored his first goal for the club with a superbly-taken right-footed strike. Next up on the PSG schedule is the Champions League match vs. Newcastle. Last time out in the UCL, PSG fell 2-1 at AC Milan as Lucas Hernandez went up against his brother Theo. PSG dropped to 0-2 on the road in this season’s Champions League. However, they are 2-0 at home heading into this match at the Parc des Princes. Should PSG lose this match, they will still be able to qualify for the knockout stage, but it won’t be entirely in their hands.
So, expect Luis Enrique’s side to be motivated here. They’ve averaged three goals per game in their last five matches, in all competitions, and they have a bunch of deadly attacking players. However, bettors can expect Warren Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, and Nuno Mendes to be out for this one.
Shorthanded Newcastle Have Backs Against the Wall
Eddie Howe has few options off the bench on Tuesday, as Newcastle is going through an injury crisis. Defenders Dan Burn, Sven Botman, and Matt Targett are all out. Meanwhile, midfielders Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali are out of contention. The former was due to injury, and the latter was due to an ongoing gambling-related suspension. None of Callum Wilson, Jacob Murphy, and Harvey Barnes are expected to suit up at PSG either.
Midfielder Sean Longstaff may recover from an ankle injury in time, but he missed Newcastle’s 4-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday. The result was surprising, especially given the number of players out. Midfielder Lewis Miley became the youngest-ever Newcastle player to provide an assist in a Premier League match as he set up Alexander Isak for the Magpies’ first goal.
Chelsea managed to equalize, but a persistent Newcastle put three more goals on the board through Jamaal Lascelles, Joelinton, and Anthony Gordon. Note that Newcastle have won just two of their nine road matches this season, in all competitions. Here, the PSG vs Newcastle odds price the visitors as +425 underdogs.
Match Analysis & Odds
Both teams are coming off three-goal victories in their respective domestic leagues. Still, the odds are stacked against Newcastle, who could be missing up to seven starting-caliber players. The PSG vs Newcastle odds currently price the hosts as -165 favorites for Tuesday’s match. Bettors can take PSG -0.5, -1 at -125 odds, while Newcastle +0.5, +1 comes in at +105.
Even with all of Newcastle’s absences, they’ve still got a shot to be competitive here. Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton are capable of holding down the midfield. Kieran Trippier’s service from right back is typically excellent, and Howe can trot out a formidable front three of Anthony Gordon, Isak, and Miguel Almiron.
Still, it’s PSG’s forwards who should pose the most problems. Mbappe was inconspicuous the last time these teams met, but don’t expect that to be the case on Tuesday. Plus, Dembele, Kolo Muani, and Goncalo Ramos are all capable of contributing to goals. Newcastle are +425 underdogs for this one, while bettors can take a draw at +320. Over 2.5, 3 goals at -115 odds isn’t the worst pick in a match where both teams should go for it.
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