PSG will be looking to open up a gap at the top of Group H in the UEFA Champions League as they host Maccabi Haifa on Tuesday. It was one-way traffic in the first meeting and given their imperious form at the Parc des Princes, the hosts could be set for another dominant win.
PSG are only top of the group on goal difference and are being followed closely by an in-from Benfica side. They have been unable to shake off the Portuguese giants, who held them to 1-1 draw in their last two matches, despite taking the lead both times.
The good thing about PSG’s campaign is that they are still unbeaten across all competions this season. They warmed up for the visit of Maccabi Haifa with a 3-0 victory over Ajaccio in Ligue 1 last Friday with Kylian Mbappe netting a brace while Lionel Messi was also on target.
Another thing about PSG’s campaign is that the Parc des Princes has remained a fortress this season. Christophe Galtier’s men are unbeaten in their last eight home matches across all competitions, claiming six wins in that run.
Maccabi Haifa are coming off their first Champions League win of the season as they earned a 2-0 victory over Juventus last time out. They were the better side throughout the encounter with Omer Atzili’s first half brace enough to seal the win.
That was the start of a three-match winning run for Maccabi Haifa, who have impressed in recent weeks. They head to the French capital off the back of a 3-2 victory over Ironi Kiryat Schmona in a Ligat Ha’al fixture last Saturday.
How the bookies view it
The bookies have installed PSG as overwhelming favourites with a home win priced at 1/10 by Unibet. A victory for Maccabi Haifa is valued at 30/1 by BetVictor while a draw is set at odds of 11/1 by 10bet.
Head to head
There has been only one previous fixture between PSG and Benfica with the Parisians claiming a 3-1 victory in the reverse fixture in Group H.
Players to watch
Kylian Mbappe has scored three goals in his last three matches and could be worth keeping an eye on for PSG. The striker was also on target in the first meeting with Maccabi Haifa and is priced at 4/6 by bet365 to score anytime.
PSG have been more solid at the back under Christophe Galtier and with Maccabi Haifa struggling for goals on their travels, they will be targeting a shutout. Sergio Ramos is likely to return to partner Marquinhos in defence and both men can lead the Parisians to a clean sheet at 5/6 with Betfred.
Anything else catch the eye?
PSG are expected to be dominant on Tuesday and could be backed in the -3 handicap market at 11/5 with Paddy Power. They hare also shown a knack for early goals and could be backed to score before 24 minutes at 5/6 with bet365.
Kylian Mbappe is coming off a brace in his previous fixture and could be tipped to score two or more goals on Tuesday at 11/4 with bet365.
This UEFA Champions League match between PSG and Maccabi Haifa will be played on Oct 25, 2022 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best PSG vs Maccabi Haifa prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
