PSG vs Real Madrid Betting Tips 16/02/2022

February 11, 2022

Benson Chikezie, Senior Author

The UEFA Champions League resumes with Real Madrid taking a trip to Paris to face Paris Saint Germain in the First Round of 16 fixtures for the 2021/2022 season. The game kicks off at 1:30 IST on the 16th February 2022, at the Parc des Princes.

The fixture promises to be a true clash of heavyweights, as both sides are capable of fielding star-studded teams. Real Madrid comes into the fixture having topped Group D, while PSG comes in as second-best in Group A. Take a look at the form and team news for both teams below:

Teams Status

PSG

Paris Saint Germain was tipped to conquer Europe, at least on paper, due to the array of star power they had at their disposal. A front three of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi promised great things, yet they have not hit the ground running as many expected.

In the UCL group stage, the French team won 3, drew 2, and lost 1 of their 6 games, scoring 13 goals and conceding 8. Their points haul of 11 was only good enough to finish in second place, 1 point behind group winners Manchester City. With 5 goals, Lionel Messi is their top goalscorer, while Mbappe has contributed 4 goals and 4 assists.

For PSG’s team news, Gini Wijnaldum, Mauro Icardi, Ander Herera, and Neymar may be unavailable due to injury.

Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti’s men are the creme de la creme of the Champions League, with more trophies than any other team, and they’re in blistering form this season.

They dominated their group in the group stages, winning 5 games and losing 1 out of 6, and scoring 14 times with only 3 goals conceded. They finished as group winners with 15 points, 5 more than Inter in 2nd place. Karim Benzema is their leading goalscorer with 5 goals and 1 assist.

For their team news, Real Madrid will be without Ferland Mendy, Karim Benzema, Casemiro, Mariano Diaz, and Lucas Vasquez who are out with injury, while Vinicius Junior is suspended.

What Do the Sportsbooks Say?

PSG	Draw	Real Madrid
2.01	3.88	3.82
2.00	3.80	3.70
2.01	3.88	3.82

Sportsbooks have called the game in favor of the home team. PSG are favorites to win on the Paripesa sportsbook, placed at 2.01 odds. The odds for a draw are 3.88, while a Real Madrid win is placed at 3.82 odds.

On the Parimatch sportsbook, PSG to win is placed at 2.00 odds, Real Madrid to win is at 3.70 odds, while a draw is at 3.80 odds. The odds for a PSG victory are placed at 2.01 on the Melbet sportsbook, while a win for Real Madrid is at 3.82 odds and a draw is at 3.88 odds.

Tipster’s Angle

Paris Saint Germain may not be performing at their projected best, yet they have enough firepower to cause this Real Madrid team some very serious problems. Real Madrid, on the other hand, are not underdogs in any way and have enough Champions League experience in their squad. The H2H record between the two sides shows that Real Madrid has won 6, drawn 2, and lost 3 of their meetings with PSG in all competitions. By current form and squad depth, however, both teams are a match for each other. It’s a tight call, but here are our tips for this fixture:

Tip: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.61 Odds

PSG and Real Madrid have both featured in high-scoring games this season, and are known for their firepower upfront. In the H2H record, there have been at least 3 goals scored in the last five meetings between these two sides in all competitions. PSG and Real Madrid are not known for their defensive mastery, so we expect to see goals at both ends of the pitch. Over 2.5 goals at 1.61 odds is available on the Parimatch sportsbook.

Tip: Both Teams To Score @ 1.6 Odds

In the last five meetings between PSG and Real Madrid, only on one occasion did both teams fail to score— a 3-0 home win for PSG in 2019. Most likely, chances will be created at both ends of the pitch, and we expect pure, attacking football to be on display. Both Teams To Score at 1.6 odds are available on the Paripesa sportsbook.

Conclusion

PSG are gunning for their maiden Champions League trophy, and have brought in the likes of Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos to help them achieve that. They face a stern test in Real Madrid, who are also gunning for the glory of their own. Both sides have a penchant for scoring goals and are dominating their domestic leagues, so the game is a befitting matchup of champions.

Benson Chikezie

19:58, 11 Feb 2022

Senior Author

Benson Chikezie

Senior Author

19:58, 11 Feb 2022

Benson Chikezie is a Nigerian-based writer with many years of experience in the sports betting industry. He is a digital marketer by profession. Benson has written many sports related contents for various websites.