Tuesday 30/09/2014, 20:45, Champions League Groups, PSG vs Barcelona

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PSG is still trailing the leader in Ligue 1, which is hardly a surprise given the fact that they allowed a goal in every single match and failed to score too much. Even though their top strikers are back and all of them are free to play, scoring goals has been difficult and draws were abundant over the last couple of weeks. Winning at home against Barcelona is not going to be easy, but the hosts are going to do everything they can to avenge the untimely elimination suffered at the hands of the Spanish team.

PSG vs Barcelona Odds

At Totepool

PSG 3.90, Draw 3.70, Barcelona 2.00

PSG vs Barcelona Tips

Ibrahimovic and Lavezzi were announced as fit to play ahead of this fixture, but there are many who doubt that the rumors are true. There are good reasons to have second thoughts about this announcement, because both strikers were kept on the bench last round. Since they are the most prolific offensive players that PSG has in the rotation, it was a bit surprising that they were not used despite the unfavorable score.

Once again, the reigning champions had to settle for a draw, but manager Blanc claims that the confrontation with Barcelona is the most important game for his players. It is hard to go against this assumption, because these two teams are favorites to address the next stage of the Champions League.

While PSG drew against Ajax Amsterdam in Paris, Barcelona claimed a narrow margin victory against outsiders APOEL. They are firmly on track in all competitions as they are undefeated in Primera Division and took advantage of Valencia's inability to win their last round. As a result, they have consolidated their position at the top of the leaderboard and can focus exclusively on the European competition.

Compared to PSG, which is trying to return its best players to fitness and use a competitive starting formation, the Spanish side has no injury concerns. Neymar and Messi played in the last match against Granada and both of them scored, with the Argentinian scoring twice, while the Brazilian can brag about three goals.

Key Facts

• Barcelona will not travel to Paris to defend and will take advantage of the local team's desire to avenge last year's failure.
• The two teams met on three occasions and all three games have ended undecided.

PSG vs Barcelona Prediction

Past performance would suggest the fact that punters would be better off crediting the hosts not to lose tonight against Barcelona. On the other hand, given their fitness concerns of top players it is better to take even odds offered by with Totepool and back the Spanish team at full stakes.

Bet: Barcelona @ 2.00 with Totepool