PSG’s Prospects:
Despite losing Mbappé, PSG still boasts an impressive lineup. Key players like Ousmane Dembélé, Marco Asensio, and Bradley Barcola will likely lead their attack. With Luis Enrique at the helm, PSG has adopted a dynamic style of play and remains formidable at home, where they’ve only lost once in their last 36 Champions League group-stage matches.
PSG is known for creating numerous scoring opportunities, and they are expected to dominate Girona, particularly given their opponents’ defensive vulnerabilities. Betting markets have PSG as heavy favorites, with odds of -250 for a win, giving them a 71% chance of victory.
A bet on PSG to win with a -1.5 handicap (+102.5) might be tempting for those expecting a comfortable win.
Girona’s Challenge:
Girona, though newcomers to this stage, are not to be underestimated. They’ve been solid in La Liga but struggled defensively in a recent 4-1 loss to Barcelona, a sign of vulnerability against top teams.
They’ll rely on key players like Cristhian Stuani and Viktor Tsygankov to create chances, but they face an uphill battle at the Parc des Princes. Girona’s defensive frailties, combined with PSG’s firepower, suggest they will be on the back foot for much of the game.
Prediction:
PSG is expected to win convincingly, with many betting analysts predicting a 3-1 scoreline. Girona may find the net, but PSG’s attacking depth will likely be too much for them to handle. Bettors looking for value may consider backing PSG to win by at least two goals or betting on “Over 2.5 goals” in the match.
With all signs pointing towards a comfortable home victory, PSG fans will be eager to see how their revamped squad performs without Mbappé on the European stage.
