- Paris Saint-Germain is on a 20-game unbeaten run.
- Juventus has zero losses in five games.
- PSG has had over 2.5 goals in nine of their last ten games, and Juventus has had less than 2.5 goals in four of their last five games.
Two powerhouses in the UEFA Champions League would be going head-to-head in the opening week of the 2022/2023 UCL competitions.
Juventus would be taking a trip to Paris to face the most formidable team in France for a chance to kickstart their UCL campaign on a good note.
UCL Standings
Undoubtedly, both teams are the top contenders to finish in the top two UCL standings. So, the winner of this tie would be the most likely to win the group.
Therefore, the fight would be packed, and we would expect them to play well. Even though it is the first game of the season, it would be exciting and challenging for both sides.
PSG will be at home, giving them the edge and home ground support. And with their current impressive attacking trio, the team is fun to watch.
It is a match we can’t write either team off. So, before the game kicks off, let’s look at each side’s odds, game information, and stats. Also, we would give our pick and prediction.
PSG vs. Juventus Odds Breakdown
| PSG | Draw | Juventus |
|---|---|---|
| -222 | +350 | +600 |
From the PSG vs Juventus odds, we can tell that PSG is the favorite to win this tie. The team has one of the best forms in Europe and would be playing at home.
Juventus Winning Chance
So, it is not surprising to see they have the favorite odds. However, we think it is a bit disrespectful to give Juventus +700 odds.
They are a team with an incredible pedigree in the UCL, but we can attribute this to their recent dip in form and competitiveness. So, we’re expecting the game to be more one-sided than it ought to be.
PSG Winning Chance
Looking at the PSG vs Juventus odds, PSG has a 75% chance of winning this tie, and over the years, they’ve won 78% of the matches they had these odds.
We expect them to dominate the game and provide most of the attacking points in the tie. So, we should see PSG try to score the most goals.
But we think Juventus is a formidable team when it comes to defending. Therefore, there is a chance for the team to push for a win or most likely get a draw, which has +450 odds.
PSG vs. Juventus Information
- Competition: 2022-2023 UCL – PSG vs. Juventus
- Location of the game: Parc des Princes, Paris
- Time: Tuesday, 06 Sept 2022, 02:00 PM EDT
- How to watch: CBS Sports Network
PSG
Last season, PSG had a shocking exit from the competition. They were close to making it to the next round until they had 17 minutes of terrible footballing fate.
They experienced one of those nasty moments, and quick succession goals from Karim Benzema saw them get knocked out by eventual winners, Real Madrid.
This season, we would expect PSG to be prepared for situations like this, and the first step will be to ensure that the team would seal their victories and see it until the end.
Top Contender in the Group
They would have to start with Juventus in a tight match. It won’t be easy since Juventus is also a top contender in the group.
However, throughout this season, PSG has been in incredible form. They’ve only drawn one game. They’ve been notoriously bombarding teams in each of their wins.
For the first three games, they scored 17 goals. However, it has reduced a bit as they’ve scored only seven in their last three.
But overall, the team is not playing this season. They have a long way to go to win the UCL, but the game against Juventus would be an incredible start. If they can win this game, they have all it takes to make it to the next round.
Best-Attacking Trio
And with Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe leading the line, they have the best-attacking trio in the world. So, defending against that is an extreme sport.
Juventus
On the other hand, Juventus has had a bit of a rollercoaster even though they are still unbeaten this season.
The team has had only two wins in five games. But they’ve been formidable at the back. The team has only conceded in two games, and on both occasions, they only scored two goals against them. In that case, we think they are the perfect match for PSG’s shocking attack.
They’ve mastered the art of neutralizing attacks, but many pundits claim they are yet to face a formidable one, and PSG would be a perfect start. However, we can’t deny that the Old Lady has been struggling in the UCL for the past five seasons.
So, we expect them to take this season seriously to see how far they can get. It won’t be easy, but it can become a reality if they can see off PSG.
Juventus Defense
But we expect them to remain defensive and push for a draw instead, which would be a big mistake. Allegri has a lot of work to do before the kick-off.
In that case, we would be looking forward to what shape the team takes and if they can handle the formidable attack PSG brings to the game when Juventus visits the Parc.
It will also be an exciting return for Di Maria, one of the top attacking talents in Paris when he was at PSG last season.
PSG vs. Juventus Pick and Prediction
With the new UCL season kickstarting, teams would want to start on a good note by winning all three points to ensure they have a good chance to make it to the next round.
In that case, as PSG hosts Juventus in their first UCL game, we expect both teams to push for a win, especially since they are the top two teams in the group. They will most likely finish in the top two, but a win for either team would seal it for them.
Best Attacks
So, we are looking forward to a tight game involving top attackers and defenders. It is a game of one of the best attacks against one of the best defenses.
So, it is about who can do it better. We don’t expect too many goals. Looking at PSG vs Juventus odds, our main UCL prediction has to be on PSG to win by 2-0.
UCL Pick: PSG -1.5 (1.87)
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