Arsenal were held scoreless by Atalanta in their Champions League opener in Bergamo. Now the Gunners return to London as Paris Saint-Germain cross the English Channel for a mouthwatering clash.
The French champions needed a last-minute own-goal at the Parc Des Princes as they edged out European newcomers Girona to grab all three points in their opener.
This Matchday Two clash is set for the Emirates Stadium in London, with kick-off at 20:00 on Tuesday, October 1st and below we assess the game and provide out Arsenal vs PSG betting tips.
Our 3 Predictions for Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain
- 1st prediction : Both teams to score – 1.63
- 2nd prediction : Draw/Arsenal HT/FT – 4.74
- 3rd prediction : Arsenal to win 2-1 – 7.40
1st Prediction for Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain : Both teams to score – 1.63
Arsenal have proved their credentials under Mikel Arteta, posting successive Premier League runner-up finishes behind Manchester City. The Gunners already looks to the main threat to Pep Guardiola’s hopes of making it five-in-a-row. They showed real guts recently to grab a 2-2 draw at Man City, despite playing the entire second half with ten men.
After being held in their opener by Atalanta, they will want to collect three points here and the Arsenal vs PSG betting odds suggest they may do so.
Paris Saint-Germain were found wanting when it came to breaking down a solid Girona last time, but they made a free-scoring start to the defence of their Ligue 1 title. They have the attacking ability to get on the scoresheet here, but Arsenal are looking good and can outdo them with a passionate Emirates crowd behind them.
2nd Prediction for Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain : Draw/Arsenal HT/FT – 4.74
It is not likely to be a game where Arteta’s side can exert total dominance despite the Arsenal odds suggesting they should win. There could well be a period of feeling each other out before it opens up. Arsenal, to that effect, can be expected to dominate the early possession stakes.
Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard will aim to control proceedings in the middle of the field for the hosts.
PSG boss Luis Enrique knows that his side can cause problems for any side and, given they are expected to score at some stage, it’s a decent call to side with this game being level at half-time before the Gunners get their noses in front to claim all three points at the end of 90 minutes.
3rd Prediction for Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain : Arsenal to win 2-1 – 7.40
Sticking with the theme of both teams scoring and an Arsenal win for our second Arsenal vs PSG prediction, a 2-1 correct scoreline is appealing at the odds on offer.
Arsenal have shown much more defensive resolve in recent times. They showed in the North London derby win over Tottenham that they can win ugly, while their rearguard action in the 2-2 draw at Man City was one of genuine grit and determination in the face of adversity. Still, PSG have the tools to get on the scoresheet, and Arsenal may have to find those two goals to win.
If they do once more show that ability to keep it tight at the back, that scoreline looks a very likely outcome.
Best Odds for Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain
Full Preview of the Game: Last Results and Head-to-Head
Both teams would have emerged from Matchday One with some pleasure. PSG got lucky when Girona ‘keeper Paulo Gazzaniga let a late shot scramble underneath his body and into the net. Having enjoyed 62 per-cent of the possession, the French side will feel they deserved it, but it was a fortuitous manner in which the key moment arrived.
Arsenal had their own goalkeeper, David Raya, to thank for a penalty save and a wonderful reaction to get up and deny Mateo Retegui a second time from the rebound when it looked certain he would score from the follow up.
This new Champions League format is still a relative unknown. Paris Saint-Germain would likely feel a point from this game is a decent outcome, whereas the onus is on Arsenal to go after the win on their own patch, a fact worth considering before you bet on Arsenal vs PSG.
These teams have met twice before in the UEFA Champions League, during the 2016/17 group stage. Those ties both ended level, 1-1 in Paris and 2-2 in London.
In that second game, Edinson Cavani and Olivier Giroud exchanged first-half goals, while in the second half Marco Veratti and Alex Iwobi both scoring own goals.
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Where to watch Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain
- Location: Emirates Stadium, London
- Date: Tuesday, October 1st, 20:00
- TV Channel: TNT Sports & Discovery+
Probable lineups Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain
Rival bosses Arteta and Luis Enrique will be aiming to be at full strength for this high profile collision in North London. Even at this early juncture, the visiting French side would have one foot in the next stage if they can defy the pre-match PSG odds and win.
Arsenal lineup
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Saka, Odegaard, Rice, Martinelli; Havertz, Jesus
Injured/Suspended: Tierney, Tomiyasu, Zinchenko
Coach: Mikel Arteta
Paris Saint-Germain lineup
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz; Dembele, Asensio, Barcola
Injured/Suspended: Hernandez, Ramos, Kimpembe
Coach: Luis Enrique