Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Champions League match.
It's likely that neither Paris Saint-Germain nor Atlético Madrid are satisfied with their results from the opening three rounds of the European competition. In this head-to-head encounter, the French and Spanish sides will need to play reliably and cautiously, as another slip-up could significantly damage their standings in the tournament.
Paris Saint-Germain
Heading into the November Champions League matches, Paris Saint-Germain have recorded three consecutive games under 2.5 total. While they dominated against Girona (1:0) for almost the entire 90 minutes, they struggled offensively against Arsenal (0:2) and PSV Eindhoven (1:1). Against the Dutch champions, the team created 2.43 xG and had 26 shots, yet only managed to score once, highlighting ongoing issues in selecting a primary forward, as Randal Kolo Muani does not fit the coaching staff's plans.
Atlético Madrid
An emotional victory over RB Leipzig (2:1) in mid-September remains the peak performance for Atlético Madrid in this Champions League campaign. Against Benfica (0:4) and Lille (1:3), they managed only three shots on target combined, and they didn't manage any on target in Lisbon. However, last Sunday against La Liga's bottom side Las Palmas (2:0), the team demonstrated their ability to lock down defensively, reverting to a strategy focused on dangerous counter-attacks.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Atlético Madrid Prediction
The debut official meeting between Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid is unlikely to be the highlight of the matchday. In Paris, the two top clubs are expected to create infrequently, resulting in a minimal amount of dangerous chances overall.
