PSG vs. Barcelona prediction, odds, start time: 2024 Champions ...
Paris Saint-Germain resume their quest to win the club's first Champions League title when they host Barcelona in the first leg of a two-leg quarterfinal tie on Wednesday at Parc des Princes in Paris. PSG's best ever Champions League performance was a runner-up effort in 2020. This season, the Parisians lead Ligue 1 by 10 points. Meanwhile, the Blaugrana have lifted the Champions League trophy five times, the fifth most ever. They sit second in the La Liga table, behind only Real Madrid. The teams will play the second leg of the quarterfinal on April 16 in Barcelona.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. PSG are the -105 favorites (risk $105 to win $100) in the latest PSG vs. Barcelona odds, with Barca the +270 underdogs. A draw is priced at +270 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you lock in your Barcelona vs. PSG picks or Champions League predictions, you must see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. In 2023 he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors.
Now, Eimer has broken down PSG vs. Barcelona from every angle and identified his picks and Champions League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Barcelona vs. PSG:
PSG vs. Barcelona money line: PSG -105, Barcelona +270, Draw +270PSG vs. Barcelona over/under: 2.5 goals PSG vs. Barcelona spread: PSG -0.5 (-110), Barcelona +0.5 (-125)PSG: Kylian Mbappe leads Ligue 1 in goals (24).FCB: Robert Lewandowski is tied for seventh in La Liga in goals (13).PSG vs. Barcelona: See picks at SportsLineWhy you should back PSGThe Parisians have one of the best players in the world in Kylian Mbappe. In each of the past five seasons, he has either led Ligue 1 or tied for the lead in goals, totaling 95 over those years. This season, he again leads the league in goals (24) and ranks second in assists (six).
Led by Mbappe, PSG enter Wedneday's match on a roll. The Parisians haven't lost a match since dropping a 2-1 decision to AC Milan on Nov. 7 in a Champions League group stage game. That unbeaten stretch includes 19 victories and eight draws. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back BarcelonaBarcelona's Robert Lewandowski remains a world-class goal scorer. The 35-year-old striker from Poland has scored 20 goals across all competitions for the Blaugrana and had a 21st taken away by VAR against Las Palmas. In the Round of 16 Champions League match against Napoli, Lewandowski scored in each of the two legs, leading Barca to a 4-2 victory on aggregate.
Lewandowski and the Blaugrana will face a PSG side that will be without its top two right backs. Nordi Mukiele will sit out the match while in concussion protocol. Achraf Hakimi will also miss the first leg due to a one-game suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards. See which team to pick here.
How to make Barcelona vs. PSG picksEimer has broken down Wednesday's Champions League match from every possible angle and is leaning Under 2.5 goals. He also has three best bets, including two that offer a plus-money payout, and a full breakdown of this match. He's sharing his Champions League match picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Barcelona vs. PSG on Wednesday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in PSG vs. Barcelona have all the value, all from the soccer expert who was up more than $2,500 for $100 players in 2023, and find out.
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