Over the weekend, Paris Saint-Germain were able to capitalise on AS Monaco dropping points, reclaiming the top position in Ligue 1. Against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, they are expected to take the initiative. Although the Dutch side perform well domestically, their level noticeably diminishes when faced with strong competition.
In recent fixtures against Girona (1:0) and Arsenal (0:2), PSG accumulated a total of 2.06 xG. They seem to be refining their playstyle following Kylian Mbappé's departure, with the coaching staff increasingly benching Randal Kolo Muani, who struggles with prolonged ball possession. On Saturday, PSG played brilliantly in attack against Strasbourg (4:2), posting 3.49 xG and 10 shots on target. After such a prolific victory, they aim to maintain their momentum in Europe.
While PSV Eindhoven have strung together eight consecutive wins in the Netherlands since early August, their Champions League journey under Peter Bosz has yielded only one point from two matches, with four goals conceded. Their match against Juventus (1:3) fell flat, and they squandered a win against Sporting at home (1:1), scoring just once from 2.01 xG. Key players like Joey Veerman, Hirving Lozano, Fodé Fofana, and Sergiño Dest remain sidelined with injuries.
At Parc des Princes, motivated Paris Saint-Germain should comfortably handle PSV Eindhoven, who struggle defensively against high-pressing teams. The French side are poised to pull away by at least two goals.
