RB Salzburg vs Paris St-Germain
UEFA Champions League, KO: 20:00 Dec 10, 2024, Red Bull Arena Salzburg
Paris St-Germain are running out of time to spark their UEFA Champions League campaign into life so they desperately need three points when they take on RB Salzburg in Austria.
The French champions were semi-finalists last term but find themselves staring at an early exit after five games in the revamped league phase as they sit in 25th place, one short of a slot for the play-offs.
Luis Enrique's side got their campaign off to a winning start by beating Girona 1-0 at home but they've only collected two more points since then. Our man Lee fancied Bayern Munich to beat PSG in Germany last time out and was spot on as the French side crashed to a 1-0 loss.
There's still time for Paris St-Germain to salvage their European campaign but they can't afford another slip in Salzburg against a team who sit seven places below them in the Champions League table.
It looked like Pep Lijnders side might have turned a corner when they won 3-1 away to Feyenoord to get off the mark in Europe. But they were then trashed 5-0 by Bayer Leverkusen last time out as two bets landed for our man Andy.
How the bookies view it: Red Bull's wings clipped again
With RB Salzburg looking short of quality in the Champions League this term, it's not a great surprise to see them as Kwiff's 5/1 outsiders. Paris St-Germain are red-hot 8/25 favourites and the draw pays 17/5.
Head to head: One win apiece
These sides faced off in the Europa League back in 2011 and it was honours even. PSG won 3-1 at the Parc des Princes but RB Salzburg got their revenge with a 2-0 victory back at home.
Players to watch: Time to raise the Bar
PSG have scored just once in their last three games in all competitions so Enrique needs his forwards to spark back into life. Bradley Barcola has gone four games without a goal but is in double figures for the season and is 5/4 at Kwiff for anytime scorer.
Defender Nicolas Capaldo has netted four times in his last three games for RB Salzburg so could be a good long-odds option for a goal. The Argentine is 6/1 to continue his scoring streak.
Probable line-ups
RB Salzburg gaffer Lijnders is sweating on Aleksa Terzic while Karim Konate, Janis Blaswich, Leandro Morgalla, Maurits Kjaergaard and Fernando remain out.
PSG are without winger Ousmane Dembele after his red card in Munich while Senny Mayulu and Lucas Hernandez are still out due to injury.
RB Salzburg: Schlager, Capaldo, Baidoo, Dedic, Piatkowski, Clark, Diambou, Gourna-Douath, Glouk, Nene, Yeo.
Paris St-Germain: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Pacho, Ruiz, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Joao Neves, Ramos, Barcola.
Anything else catch the eye?
While PSG have been struggling in front of goal, they should get some joy against a defence that has leaked 15 goals in five Champions League games. Backing the French side to win and score over 2.5 goals pays 19/20 with Kwiff, while same firm price over 3.5 match goals at 23/25.
Both teams need to go for a win so it should be quite an open match and that could lead to a few corners. Bet365 price over 10.5 corners at 11/10 while PSG appeal at -3 in the corner handicap, which pays the same price.
We've seen red cards in two of Salzburg's Champions League games so it could also pay to back a busy night for the ref. Backing another sending-off could pay off once that market is priced up while going for a high number of booking points also appeals.
This UEFA Champions League match between RB Salzburg and Paris St-Germain will be played on Dec 10, 2024 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best RB Salzburg vs Paris St-Germain prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
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