paris saint-germain is set to clash with atalanta in the uefa champions league. psg, with their recent champions league victory and strong ligue 1 form, is favored to win. however, injury concerns for both teams could play a significant role in the outcome of the match.
In a highly anticipated uefa champions league clash, paris saint-germain (psg) is set to face atalanta at the parc des princes. psg, buoyed by their recent successes, including a league 1 title and a champions league victory, enters the match as the favorite. the game is scheduled for wednesday at 8pm uk time.
psg's dominance last season saw them clinch the ligue 1 title and, remarkably, the uefa champions league under the guidance of manager luis enrique. their champions league triumph included a resounding 5-0 victory over inter milan in the final. however, their journey to the fifa club world cup final ended in a 3-0 defeat to chelsea.
the parisian club has started the new season impressively, maintaining a perfect record in ligue 1 with four wins. their recent 2-0 victory against lens and a previous 6-3 thrashing of toulouse highlight their attacking prowess. the team's confidence is high as they prepare for the challenge posed by atalanta.
however, psg faces some injury concerns. khvicha kvaratskhelia is doubtful for the match after sustaining an injury against rc lens. ousmane dembele and desire doue are also sidelined, impacting the team's attacking options. the expected lineup includes lucas chevalier in goal, with achraf hakimi, illia zabarnyi, lucas beraldo, and lucas hernandez forming the defensive line. the midfield is likely to consist of warren zaïre-emery, vintinha, and lee kang-in, while ibrahim mbaye, goncalo ramos, and bradley barcola are expected to lead the attack in a 4-3-4 formation.
atalanta, under the new management of ivan juric, aims to make a mark in this season's uefa champions league. the team secured a third-place finish in serie a last season and has been a consistent presence in european competitions.
atalanta's start to the new season has been inconsistent, with five points from three matches. they currently trail behind cremonese, napoli, and juventus in the serie a standings. the team needs to find consistency to compete effectively in both domestic and european competitions.
atalanta also has injury concerns, with ademola lookman unlikely to feature in the match. marco carnesecchi is expected to start in goal, with odilon kossounou, isak hien, and giorgio scalvini forming the defensive trio. raoul bellanova, marten de roon, mario pasalic, and nicola zalewski are likely to control the midfield. charles de ketelaere and kamaldeen sulemana will support nikola krstovic in attack.
key factors to consider:
- paris saint-germain has scored 10 goals in 4 ligue 1 games this season.
- psg has conceded 3 goals in 4 ligue 1 games.
- joao neves and bradley barcola have each scored 3 goals for psg in ligue 1.
- atalanta has conceded 3 goals in 3 serie a matches.
- atalanta has scored 6 goals in 3 serie a matches.
considering psg's strong form, home advantage, and recent champions league success, they are favored to win comfortably against atalanta. while atalanta is a capable team, psg's overall quality and experience are likely to be decisive.
prediction: paris saint-germain to win 3-0
best odds: 8/1
bookmaker: zetbet