Liverpool vs PSG: prediction, H2H and probable lineups — 14.04.2026
One of Tuesday's Champions League clashes will unfold at Anfield, where Liverpool host PSG in the return leg of the quarterfinals. The English club faces a two-goal deficit after a disappointing night in Paris, making the outcome here hinge entirely on whether the Reds can channel the electric energy of their home crowd into real pressure against one of the season’s most formidable opponents.
Match preview
Liverpool approach the second leg with mixed emotions: on one hand, their performance in Paris was a clear letdown, but on the other, a 2-0 home win over Fulham helped ease some of the tension following a rough patch. Prior to that, Arne Slot’s side suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup, then slipped up against Brighton in the league (1-2), so the mood among the Merseysiders had been extremely tense until recently.
The main question: can Liverpool play not only with heart, but also with composure? Anfield remains a fortress where visiting teams find it tough to breathe freely – since winter, the Reds have lost at home just once. However, injuries and the need to chase the game against such a mobile opponent make this a challenge of surgical precision.
PSG arrive in England in near-perfect conditions – no weekend fixture, full preparation, and a string of confident results. The Parisians have won five consecutive matches in regulation, and they’ve navigated tough stretches against strong opposition with growing discipline off the ball as well as attacking flair.
This version of PSG stands out for its maturity. Luis Enrique’s side is no longer just about inspiration in the final third: their scoring streak continues, and in the Champions League, the Parisians have kept two clean sheets in a row – most notably, not allowing Liverpool a single shot on target in the first leg.
Probable lineups
- Liverpool: Mamardashvili, Gomez, van Dijk, Konaté, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Frimpong, Ekitike, Wirtz.
- PSG: Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Neves, Vitinha, Zaïre-Emery, Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first leg in Paris, Liverpool failed to register a single shot on target, creating just 0.17 xG compared to 18 shots from their opponents.
- Ahead of this meeting, Liverpool beat Fulham 2-0 at home, while PSG enjoyed extra preparation time after their match with Lens was postponed.
- PSG are on a 17-match scoring streak, having netted at least twice in each of their last five outings.
Prediction
This fixture is almost certain to be tense and fiercely contested from the opening whistle. Liverpool have no choice but to take risks, increase the tempo, and play at maximum intensity. Yet, in such an open setup, PSG are especially dangerous – the visitors possess pace, balance, and a rare composure for this stage of the season. The hosts have enough character to avoid collapsing in front of their fans and will fight until the final whistle. However, with all factors considered, PSG look too well-drilled to let this tie slip: the most logical outcome seems a draw, with PSG maintaining their aggregate lead and booking their spot in the next round.
