Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Champions League match.
The first leg in Paris was one of the most thrilling encounters of this European campaign, with Liverpool securing a crucial victory despite Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance in attacking moments. A similarly intense battle is expected at Anfield.
Liverpool
Liverpool extended their winning streak to four matches over the weekend and have now scored at least two goals in six of their last seven games. In the first leg, a single shot on target was enough for victory as Harvey Elliott scored with his very first touch off the bench. However, Alisson Becker's heroics will be difficult to repeat—the Brazilian produced 10 saves in Paris, while even a struggling Southampton side managed to score against Liverpool with just 0.31 xG on Saturday.
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain, meanwhile, remain in exceptional form, winning eight of their last nine matches across all competitions, with a dominant aggregate score of 33:6. On Saturday, Ousmane Dembélé came off the bench to score twice against Rennes (4:1), consolidating his position as Ligue 1's top scorer (20+5). The team will believe they can turn the tie around, but if they commit too many players forward, Liverpool will exploit them on the break.
Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain Prediction
The last time these teams met at Anfield in the Champions League, back in September 2018, Liverpool won a thrilling 3:2 encounter with a late Roberto Firmino goal. A similarly high-scoring affair is on the cards once again, given the attacking quality on both sides.
