PSG vs Bayern Munich: Tips, Odds, and Match Preview

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is gearing up for one of the most compelling games of football seen on its green turf. European champion PSG is playing a proverbial host to Bayern Munich—the two sides that regularly step on each other's toes in Europe.

The odds have shifted recently. PSG is now entering the bout as favorites, thanks to their immaculate treble and a commanding campaign on the tour. But Bayern remains one of the best sides in world football and a very dangerous opponent in a one-off knockout game.

PSG Cruising to Quarterfinal

As predicted, the French and European champions have had a cakewalk throughout most of the competition. They topped Group B on goal difference but never really looked like dropping out, before dismantling Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the Last 16.

The game was 4:0 by the end of the first half. The fact that it ended 4:0 was less indicative of Miami stepping up and more PSG easing its foot off the gas. Messi was a non-factor, while scorers for Les Parisiens included Neves (twice), Aviles (OG), and Hakimi in the 48th minute.

PSG Injury & Suspension News

Ousmane Dembele will be back in action following a hamstring injury that kept him out since the start of the competition. The Ballon d'Or favourite played a part in the last game, and Enrique is aching to throw him in.

Bayern Cruising, Too

The Bundesliga champions have followed a similar path to the last eight. Barring a Benfica blip on match day three, Company's men have scored 16 goals in three games (four if we count Benfica) and played some spectacular football in the process.

Their last 16 tie was a 4:2 shootout against Flamengo. The Bavarians struck twice inside 10 minutes, first through an Erick Pulgar own goal and then via Harry Kane's deflected shot. Flamengo gave one back via Gerson's thunder strike before Goretzka struck one of his own. Kane put the game to bed with another classy finish, and the Brazilians only managed to ease the wound.

Bayern Injury & Suspension News

Like his dugout colleague, Company will have his star man back in action as Jamal Musiala is all fit to feature. However, Kingsley Coman may be in doubt after receiving a knock. Leroy Sane won't feature, as he's on his way to Galatasaray.

PSG vs Bayern Munich Prediction

PSG and Bayern have met on a bigger stage than this, most notably in the 2020 UEFA Champions League final when the Bavarians handed PSG a 1:0 lesson in winning. A lesson well learned, it seems, because Les Parisiens are entering this game as a mild RakeBit favourite following their UCL trophy last May.

Here's an interesting stat: these teams have never drawn a match. Out of 14 meetings, Bayern leads the head-to-head with 8 wins to 6. Zero draws.

I'm not betting on history changing now. Instead, I'm playing it safe. Alongside Man City, these two have scored more goals than any other team on the tour so far—and I'm hoping that trend continues.

CryptoGamba tip: Both teams to score – 1.52@ BC.Game