Paris Saint-Germain will face Tottenham Hotspur in the 2025 Uefa Super Cup final on Wednesday 13th August at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy.
PSG are coming off their historic treble-winning season, while Spurs are fresh off their Europa League triumph. This game will be shown live at 8pm (UK time) on TNT Sports 1.
Tottenham -2 Handicap & Under 4.5 Goals (1/1 with Betway)
On the face of it may seem a little wild, but I think Spurs are overpriced here and we are recommending a double of backing them at +2 on the match handicap, along with under 4.5 goals in the game. This means that if Spurs are beaten by one goal, or achieve a better result, combined with under five goals in the game, this bet is a winner.
Luis Enrique’s squad hasn’t played since their 3-0 loss to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final back in mid-July. Like many teams involved in that tournament, PSG are expected to start the new season a bit slow, carefully managing their players to avoid injuries ahead of next year’s World Cup.
The last six UEFA Super Cups have all seen under 2.5 goals in regular time. Half of those matches went to extra time, and the 2023 final went straight to penalties. Wednesday’s game will follow the same rules if it ends level.
This game gives Frank a solid chance to get off to a strong start against a PSG side that could be short on sharpness and motivation after such a long, intense season.
Joao Palhinha to be carded & Brennan Johnson 1+ Shot on Target (6/1 with Betway)
Spurs however, have been more active than PSG in the transfer window with the acquisition of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham and the loan deal for Joao Palhinha. The latter won more duels (547) and made more tackles (300) than any other player in the Premier League during his two years at Fulham. More notably, the Brazilian was the most booked player in the league across that period, picking up 14 yellows in 2022/23 and a further 13 in 2023/24.
Along with Palhinha to be carded, we’ve included Brennan Johnson to have a shot on target. After the departure of Son Heung-min, there will be even more impetus on the Welshman to perform in the final third. Johnson scored an impressive 18 goals across all formats for Spurs last season and looks a solid proposition to test new keeper Lucas Chevalier in the PSG goal on Wednesday.
How both teams go into PSG vs Tottenham
PSG capped off the 2024–25 season with a historic treble, securing the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France, and their first-ever Champions League title. Over the summer, they suffered an uncharacteristic defeat against Chelsea in the Club World Cup final, falling 3-0 to Enzo Mareca’s side.
Looking ahead, though, the expectations on PSG remain the same as they’ve been for almost a decade – to win the Champions League. This time, the focus shifts from the overbearing burden of winning their first title to whether they can defend their status as champions. The Parisians are undeniably heavy favourites coming into this match.
Tottenham’s 2024–25 season was a tale of contrasts, marked by a historic European triumph and domestic struggles. In the Premier League, Spurs endured a challenging campaign, finishing 17th with just 38 points and 22 losses – their lowest top-flight finish in 48 years. However, in the Europa League, they secured their first major trophy in 17 years by defeating Manchester United in the final.
In the aftermath of the season, Tottenham made a bold call to part ways with manager Ange Postecoglou despite his European success. The club appointed Thomas Frank as the new head coach, aiming to revitalise the team and restore consistency across all competitions. Frank will have his first taste of competitive football against the best team in the world – some welcoming party.
PSG team news
Luis Enrique is set to field almost a full-strength PSG squad, thanks to the good fortune of having most key players fit after last season’s busy run.
The main change could come in goal, with Gianluigi Donnarumma likely on his way out and Lille’s Lucas Chevalier brought in as his replacement.
Suspended for the Club World Cup final, Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez are now available again. On the flip side, Joao Neves faces a two-match ban after a late red card, ruling him out of this game.
Tottenham team news
Tottenham’s injury woes continue as James Maddison faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after tearing his ACL in a preseason friendly against Newcastle. Alongside him, Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Dragusin remain out with long-term injuries.
Dominic Solanke has also struggled with fitness throughout preseason, and although he’s expected back soon, he probably won’t feature in this match.
Another concern for Spurs is left-back Destiny Udogie, who is doubtful for both this game and the league opener against Burnley. This leaves manager Frank with a depleted squad heading into the new season.
PSG vs Tottenham head-to-head
PSG and Tottenham have never played a competitive football match against one another.