Villa Aim for Glory in the City of Lights – Will PSG Stand Tall at Home?
PSG vs Aston Villa UEFA Champions League Prediction Match Details
The first leg of the quarterfinals of the Champions League continues on Wednesday night as PSG hosts Aston Villa at Parc des Princes Stadium. Can Villa upset the Parisians in Paris? Villa will enter the clash with confidence levels high.
PSG Preview & Form
PSG will come into their Champions League games after wrapping up their 13th Ligue 1 title at the weekend by beating Angers 1-0 on their home soil. Luis Enrique's men have been on fire in their domestic league games as they have remained undefeated so far during the 2024-25 campaign. The Parisians made a shocking performance in their Champions League games by dumping out UCL league phase Liverpool in the round of 16 on penalties to advance to the quarterfinals.
During their league phase, they have also defeated English opposition Manchester City 4-2 at Parc des Princes. They posed a strong attacking threat in the Champions League, having scored three or more goals in six of their last eight UCL games.
They have a mixed record vs English clubs.
Aston Villa Preview & Form
Aston Villa will arrive at Paris in good form, having won each of their last seven competitive games across all competitions, with two or more goals scored in six of the games. The Villains are fighting to maintain a return to Champions League games but still have a good chance to win silverware this season in the FA Cup competitions. Last weekend, Unai Emery's side pulled off an impressive 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest at Villa Park to strengthen their top four pursuit this season.
In the Champions League, Villa has won seven of their last ten games. They finished the league phase sitting eighth in the league standings with 13 goals scored and six conceded. Unai Emery's men booked their place in the quarters by dispatching Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate.
Despite a lack of previous meetings, a number of people have connected the clubs.
PSG vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
PSG: Donnarumma (GK); Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doue, Ramos, Kvaratskehlia
Villa: Martinez (GK); Garcia, Disasi, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; Malen, Asensio, Rogers; Watkins
PSG vs Aston Villa H2H Record (Last Five Games)
Nil
PSG vs Aston Villa Prediction Betting Tips
This is the first meeting between two teams in good form in the Champions League. However, PSG will take confidence from having already beaten two English opponents in this season's Champions League game. Therefore, we think PSG will fancy their chances at home.
Bet:
- Psg to Win
- Over 3.5 Goals
- Both Teams to Score
