Real Sociedad vs PSG Predictions, Tips and Odds: Can Parisians complete Champions League job?
Real Sociedad and PSG meet in San Sebastian for their Champions League round-of-16 second-leg clash on Tuesday evening.
Real Sociedad vs PSG predictions
Real Sociedad 1-1 PSG: Predictions |
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| Bet | Prediction | Bookmaker odds |
| BTTS? | Yes | 4/5 with Betfair |
| Correct Score | Real Sociedad 1-1 PSG | 6/1 by Midnite |
| First Goalscorer | Kylian Mbappe | 4/1 with Sky Bet |
The stats behind our Real Sociedad vs PSG predictions:
- PSG are yet to keep a clean sheet away from home in this season’s Champions League.
- Real Sociedad have scored at least once in each of their four games (all comps) since losing the first leg against PSG.
- Kylian Mbappe has four Champions League goals to his name this season and is the only PSG player to score more than once in the competition.
- Mbappe opened the scoring in the first leg against Real Sociedad.
Can PSG finish the job amid Mbappe noise?
With Mbappe looking set to leave and disappointing recent results in Ligue 1 just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the PSG soap opera, it’s easy to forget this is a club still searching for a first-ever Champions League success.
For all the mess around the club right now, the Parisians have left themselves in a good spot after winning the first leg against Real Sociedad 2-0 at home.
That victory came thanks to Mbappe’s opener, followed up by a Bradley Barcola strike. And despite his conflict with his star Frenchman right now, manager Luis Enrique will surely start Mbappe here in order to get the job done.
San Sebastian isn’t an easy place to go, but Real Sociedad head into this match on a run of just one win in their last nine across all competitions and look to be burning out. PSG could find some refuge from the recent noise with Champions League progression.
Of course, that all will depend on Mbappe actually playing, with Enrique bringing him off at half-time in the recent goalless draw with Monaco, explaining it was a ‘coaching decision’ as he seeks to adjust his team to playing without their talisman.
“It’s 100% a coach’s decision,” the PSG coach said. “Sooner or later, we will have to get used to playing without Kylian. It’s a decision that I made with the aim of doing the best for the team.”
Real Sociedad vs PSG match tip
BTTS in second half YES @ 12/5 with Sky Bet
PSG’s last six goals across all competitions have come in the second half of matches, while Real Sociedad have scored at least once in the second half in each of their last four matches.
Real Sociedad vs PSG odds
With all the turmoil around PSG right now, it’s little surprise to see the odds closing considerably between these two sides. However, it still feels unrealistic to expect an out-of-form Real Sociedad side to overturn a two-goal deficit.
Real Sociedad vs PSG team news
Real Sociedad team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Aihen Munoz, Alvaro Odriozola, Ander Barrenetxea, Carlos Fernandez, Martin Merquelanz | Artiz Elustondo |
Artiz Elustondo could be in contention here, but Aihen Munoz is out for the season while the likes of Alvaro Odriozola and Ander Barrenetxea aren’t expected back until later in March.
Top Scorer: Brais Mendez (3)
Card Magnet: Artiz Elustondo (3)
Assist Ace: Takefuso Kubo, Ander Barrenetxea, Brais Mendez, Mikel Merino, Aihen Munoz (all 1)
PSG team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Danilo Pereira, Layvin Kurzawa, Milan Skriniar, Presnel Kimpembe | Marquinhos |
PSG remain without the likes of Danilo Pereira, Milan Skriniar and Presnel Kimpembe, who are all at different stages of recovery. However, captain Marquinhos has a chance of returning to the squad. Despite recent tensions, Enrique will surely start Mbappe here.
Top Scorer: Kylian Mbappe (4)
Card Magnet: Ousmane Dembele (3)
Assist Ace: Warren Zaire-Emery (3)
How to watch Real Sociedad vs PSG Live
West Brom vs Coventry kicks off at 8pm (UK time) on Tuesday evening and can be watched in the UK live on TNT Sports 2.
Real Sociedad vs PSG head-to-head
PSG’s 2-0 win in the first leg was the first-ever competitive meeting between these two clubs.
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