Athletic Bilbao
- Athletic Bilbao are 27th with 4 points from 5.
- Athletic Bilbao play a direct, vertical game with a frenetic mid-block pressing style and lots of chaos on the counter-attack.
- They have the intensity of a collective effort and their defensive structure and discipline is what allows them to be so intense on the press.
- Athletic Bilbao have won 1 and lost 1 in Champions League group stage home games, conceding 3 goals in those two fixtures.
- Athletic Bilbao may be vulnerable defensively at San Mamés, and with PSG’s firepower in attack, they could be under significant pressure on Wednesday; our Athletic Bilbao vs Paris Saint-Germain FC betting tips suggest that both sides could find the net.
- Despite PSG’s superiority, Athletic Bilbao are at their best when playing in high-intensity games.
Paris Saint-Germain
- Paris Saint-Germain have won both of their Champions League away matches, averaging 4.5 goals per game scored and 1.5 goals per game conceded.
- PSG are second in the group with 12 points from 5 matches.
- PSG, on the other hand, play a more system-based game with an emphasis on possession, positional rotations, and high pressing.
- Luis Enrique has orchestrated his side to play with a fluid, possession-based, 4-3-3 system that morphs into overload shapes, with his inverted full-backs and high-press allowing PSG to dominate the central spaces and dictate tempo. This makes the Athletic Bilbao vs Paris Saint-Germain FC prediction particularly intriguing for fans and punters alike.
Key Players
- Vitinha is PSG's top scorer in the Champions League, with the midfielder bagging 4 goals in 5 matches.
- Gorka Guruzeta, who leads Athletic Bilbao’s attacking line with 3 goals in 4 Champions League games, is a clinical finisher and will be a big part of their attacking play.
Betting Insights
- PSG odds-on 1.61 and Athletic Bilbao 6.1 for a home win make backing a winner less attractive.
- We’ll back BTTS at 1.81 given PSG’s attacking numbers and Athletic’s openness at home. The Athletic Bilbao vs Paris Saint-Germain FC betting tips also highlight the value in looking for goals in this matchup.
Prediction
- A narrow away win for PSG looks a strong possibility in the correct-score market.
- Expect both teams to score given PSG’s firepower and Athletic’s high-intensity counters.
- Athletic Bilbao could still disrupt PSG’s system and make this closer than the odds suggest.
