The Matchday 2 clash in the 2025/26 Champions League group stage between Barcelona and PSG will take place on October 1 at the Olympic Stadium Lluís Companys. Barcelona vs. PSG: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Barcelona
In the previous round, the Catalans secured a 2-1 victory away against Newcastle, thanks to a brace from Marcus Rashford. This victory marked their first win in four Champions League matches (2 draws, 1 loss). Notably, Barcelona conceded fewer than three goals for the first time in this stretch. The Spaniards have scored in 21 consecutive Champions League games, netting at least twice in 5 of their last 6 encounters under Hansi Flick.
- Both teams scored in 8 of Barcelona's last 10 Champions League matches.
- The team has won 5 of their last 7 home matches in this tournament (2 draws).
- At least one goal was scored in both halves in 13 of Barcelona's last 15 home Champions League games.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (3-4-3)
Wojciech Szczesny – Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Ronald Araujo – Gerard Martin, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong – Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres.
Goalkeepers Joan Garcia, Marc-André ter Stegen, forward Raphinha Dias, and midfielders Fermin Lopez, Gavi are injured. Forward Lamine Yamal has recovered from an injury.
PSG
The Parisians began the tournament with a commanding 4-0 victory over Atalanta. Luis Enrique's side has won 6 of their last 7 Champions League matches, even scoring in the match they lost during this period. Moreover, the French team has scored at least twice in 5 of their last 6 Champions League encounters. In the first round, PSG's scoring was only surpassed by Eintracht, who netted 5 times.
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of PSG's last 6 Champions League matches.
- In 6 of their last 7 away Champions League games, the club has not conceded more than one goal.
- The team has won 5 of their last 6 away matches in this tournament (1 loss).
Predicted lineup for PSG (4-3-3)
Lucas Chevalier – Willian Pacho, Illya Zabarnyi, Nuno Mendes, Achraf Hakimi – Fabian Ruiz, Lee Kang-In, João Neves – Bradley Barcola, Vitinha, Senny Meyulu.
Defender Marquinhos, forwards Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Ousmane Dembélé, who won the Ballon d'Or last week, are in the team's infirmary.
Referee
Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 20 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 80;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 30%.
Match Prediction: Barcelona vs. PSG
The opponents have a rich history of confrontations in the Champions League, with all matches delivering a plethora of emotions and goals. The upcoming encounter is unlikely to be an exception.
Before the match against Newcastle, the Catalans conceded 9 goals in three Champions League games. They also failed to keep a clean sheet in England. On the international stage, Barcelona has defensive issues, with only two clean sheets in their last 10 Champions League matches. In the upcoming match, Hansi Flick will miss two goalkeepers. However, the head coach can be reassured about the attack, as the club has scored at least twice in 12 of their last 14 Champions League games.
The Parisians are impressive in terms of scoring, having already netted 135 official goals in 2025 – more than any other team in the top 5 leagues. This figure could be even higher, but the French team missed 4 of their last 8 penalties in the Champions League. In this tournament, Luis Enrique's team has a 6-match scoring streak on the road, during which they scored 14 times. Unlike Barcelona, the club appears solid defensively, but in their last 5 meetings with the Catalans in the Champions League, PSG conceded 12 goals. However, during this period, they also scored 12 goals against the Spanish team.
My prediction: Total over 3
