Paris Saint-Germain vs RB Leipzig Betting Tips 20/10/2021

16:40, 17 Oct 2021

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16:40, 17 Oct 2021

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Parc des Princes in Paris will serve as the host for the third game week of the Champions League between Paris Saint Germain and RB Leipzig on 20th October 2021 at 00:30 IST. The odds are clearly in favor of the hosts Paris Saint Germain to win the match quite comfortably.

Teams Status

Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain drew with Club Brugge to begin their Champions League season before overcoming Manchester City at home. They presently lead the group with four points from two games; they have the same number of points as Club Brugge, but they are ahead on goal difference. They are currently performing exceptionally well in the French Ligue 1, having won nine games and only losing one so far. In Ligue 1, they have scored 24 goals and three goals in the Champions League. In the Champions League, Idrissa Gueye, Lionel Messi, and Ander Herrera have each scored a goal. Keylor Navas is out with a groin injury, it could be a blessing in disguise for Gianluigi Donnarumma. Apart from him, Sergio Ramos still hasn’t recovered from his calf injury.

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig has yet to win a game in the Champions League, having lost to Manchester City and Club Brugge thus far. As a result, they are currently in last place in the group, three points behind Manchester City. They have only scored four goals and have conceded eight. Leipzig hasn’t fared well in the Bundesliga, winning only three of their first eight games, with two ties and three losses. In the Bundesliga, they are averaging nearly two goals per game and have conceded eight goals. All four goals they’ve scored in the Champions League have been scored by Christopher Nkunku. In addition, he has four goals in the Bundesliga. Marcel Halstenberg, Dani Olmo, Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Kampl, Brian Brobbey, and Marcelo Saracchi are among the players on the injured list.

What Do the Sportsbooks Say?

Paris Saint-Germain	Draw	RB Leipzig
1.452	5.05	7.60
1.48	5.20	6.40
1.37	5.25	7.00

According to the Melbet sportsbook, Paris Saint-Germain are the favorites to win the match and are placed at 1.452, RB Leipzig are placed at 7.60 and the draw is at 5.05 odds. Paris Saint-Germain are placed at 1.48 according to the Dafabet sportsbook, RB Leipzig are placed at 6.40 and the draw is at 5.20 odds. According to the Betway sportsbook, Paris Saint-Germain are placed at 1.37, RB Leipzig are placed at 7.00 and the draw is at 5.25 odds.

Tipster’s Angle

This is expected to be a high-scoring thriller as these two teams have produced over the years. Also, Paris Saint Germain are in way better shape than Leipzig and are expected to come out on top. They are also expected to win by at least a couple of goals.

Tip: Paris Saint Germain – 1 @ 1.69

Paris Saint Germain have won eight matches, drawn one match, and lost one match in the last 11 matches that they have played across competitions. In the last 11 matches that Leipzig has played across competitions, they have won three matches, drawn two matches, and lost six matches. Paris Saint Germain have won six of the last 11 matches that they have played by two or more goals. Paris Saint Germain have won all of the last five matches that they have played on home turf, out of which they have won four matches by two or more goals. Leipzig have drawn two matches and lost three matches in the last five matches that they have played on the road. Paris Saint Germain could come out victorious and also could cover the spread of -1 at 1.69 odds available at the Dafabet sportsbook.

Tip: Total Goals Over 2.5 @ 1.47

A total of 13 goals were scored in the last four head-to-head matchups, with an average of 3.25 goals per match. In three of those matches, there were also more than 2.5 goals scored. Over 2.5 goals were scored in seven of Leipzig’s last 11 matches in all competitions. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in six of Paris Saint-Germain’s last 11 matches in all competitions. In addition, three of Paris Saint-previous Germain’s five home meetings have seen over 2.5 goals scored. With Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Christopher Nkunku on the field, it is highly likely that over 2.5 goals will be scored at the Betway sportsbook’s 1.47 odds.

Conclusion

Surprisingly, Leipzig have opened their account yet in the Champions League. For them to get anything out of this clash looks like an uphill task. Paris Saint Germain on the other hand are very comfortable at the top and are expected to finish there.