PSG - Newcastle: which team will secure a place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16?
On Wednesday, 28 January, we will witness the eighth-round UEFA Champions League clash between PSG and Newcastle. The game kicks off at 21:00 CET, and I suggest a betting option for this fixture.
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PSG - Newcastle: match facts and H2H
- In their last four matches, PSG have suffered two defeats and recorded two wins.
- For three consecutive matches, PSG have scored at least one goal.
- In the current campaign, PSG have lost twice at home.
- Newcastle have registered one win in their previous four games.
- PSG have scored 20 goals in this UEFA Champions League campaign — the best tally so far.
- In 57% of matches this season, PSG have scored in both halves.
- This season, PSG have won 43% of their matches with a clean sheet, while Newcastle have managed 23%.
- Both teams have lost 11% of their matches this season without scoring.
- PSG and Newcastle have faced each other twice in their head-to-head history: one draw and a 4:1 victory for the Magpies.
PSG - Newcastle: match preview
PSG and Newcastle have not yet resolved all their objectives in this UEFA Champions League campaign. After seven rounds, both teams have collected 13 points. Six other teams have the same number of points as well. Thus, even a draw could push both sides lower in the table. Victory is required to secure a place in the top eight. At the moment, PSG and Newcastle occupy sixth and seventh place respectively.
PSG have been somewhat inconsistent in recent matches. They won their previous game 1:0 against Auxerre, but before that they lost 1:2 to Sporting. Overall, in their last four matches, the team have recorded two wins and two defeats. Nevertheless, in Ligue 1 they continue to hold first place in the standings and maintain a two-point gap over second place.
Newcastle lost 0:2 to Aston Villa in the most recent round, although before that they defeated PSV 3:0 in the UEFA Champions League. Over their previous four games, they have won only once. In the Premier League table, the team sit in ninth place and have collected 33 points after 23 rounds. Their gap to the Champions League places stands at five points.
Probable line-ups
- PSG: Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hernandez; Mayulu, Vitinha, Mbaye; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
- Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Burn, Botman, Hall; Miley, Tonali, Joelinton; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon
Prediction
PSG and Newcastle have strong motivation to win and secure a place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16. We will see an exciting and intriguing encounter. I suggest a bet on both teams to score in this match.
