PSG have lost five of their last seven meetings with English sides, winning only four of their last 14 clashes with Premier League opposition, while the Sky Blues have won just two of their six visits to France, their most-recent such defeat coming at Parc des Princes.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City Preview
Few would've predicted that the champions of France and England would be 25th and 22nd respectively in this gigantic Champions League table after six matchdays, but both find themselves in a perilous position, meaning both desperately require victory.
Of the two, Paris Saint-Germain's need for points is greater, considering they kick off in the elimination zone, on course for a humiliating early exit. So far, les Rouge-et-Bleu have lost half of their European fixtures, beaten by Arsenal and Bayern Munich on the road, as well as when Atlético Madrid visited Paris, this a classic Atleti smash-and-grab. Thus, Luis Enrique's side claimed their first victory in this competition since matchday one last time out, swatting aside RB Salzburg 3-0, thanks to goals from Gonçalo Ramos, Nuno Mendes and Désiré Doué in Austria.
Thus, PSG must collect four points from their two remaining fixtures, set to travel to Stuttgart next Wednesday, to guarantee a spot in the knockout phase, or they'll suffer their earliest European elimination since 2011/12, prior to the Qatari takeover. Domestically, les Parisiens are on course to become the first team in Ligue 1 history to go an entire season unbeaten, currently nine points clear at the top following Saturday's 2-1 victory over Lens; Bradley Barcola the late match-winner at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Nevertheless, if they are eliminated in this league phase, Lucho may not remain in charge for much longer.
Manchester City meantime are just one point better off than their hosts, so can also ill-afford to leave the French capital empty handed. Pep Guardiola's team are currently winless in three Champions League matches, suffering back-to-back defeats on the road, demolished 4-1 by Sporting in Lisbon before, last time out, suffering a 2-0 defeat in Turin at the hands of Juventus.
Thus, the Sky Blues' only two victories in the league phase have come against minnows Slovan Bratislava and Sparta Prague, needing to win either here or when Club Brugge visit the Etihad to be sure of progression. Since their most-recent European trip 42 days ago, Man City's outlook on life has improved, currently unbeaten in five, most-recently steamrollering Ipswich 6-0 on Sunday in a non-contest at Portman Road. So, will the Citizens claim a vital three points, alliviating their elimination concerns?
Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 7.
- Paris Saint-Germain Wins: 1. Draws: 2. Manchester City Wins: 4.
Paris Saint-Germain Team News
Luis Enrique switched to a back three for the first time all season at the weekend, but is likely to revert to a back four this time. Club captain Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembélé are expected to be fit, none of the trio travelled to Lens on Saturday, with Nuno Mendes is set to get the nod over Lucas Hernández at left-back. In midfield, there's four players fighting for three spots, with Fabián Ruiz expected to be the man to miss out while, in attack, natural centre-forward Gonçalo Ramos could also be left on the bench, with either Désiré Doué or Lee Kang-in deployed as a false nine. New signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia won't be able to feature until the knockout phase, should they make it that far of course, while Fabián, Mendes and Dembélé will miss next mid-week's trip to Stuttgart, which could be pivotal, if booked.
Paris Saint-Germain predicted lineup vs Manchester City: (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; João Neves, Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha; Dembélé, Barcola, Lee Kang-in.
Paris Saint-Germain Player to Watch vs Manchester City
Bradley Barcola bagged his 12th of the season on Saturday, yet to get off the mark in the Champions League though, so can he score a big goal on a big night in Paris?
Manchester City Team News
John Stones and Nathan Aké are sidelined, but Rúben Dias returned to the team on Sunday, his first appearance since 15 December, which was a timely boost. Matheus Nunes could start a third successive match at right-back, chosen over Rico Lewis once again, while İlkay Gündoğan came into midfield, alongside Mateo Kovačić, against Ipswich, although Bernado Silva could return this time. Out-wide, Savinho is set to come in, despite Jérémy Doku's goal in Suffolk, while in goal, Pep Guardiola has been chopping and changing between Ederson and Stefan Ortega, so who will get the nod this time? Lastly, having arrived from Lens, Abdukodir Khusanov's Champions League debut will have to wait until February, as he's not yet in the UEFA squad.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Paris Saint-Germain: (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Nunes, Akanji, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol; Kovačić, Foden, Silva, De Bruyne, Savinho; Håland.
Manchester City Player to Watch vs Paris Saint-Germain
Erling Braut Håland has 46 Champions League goals to his name, five of which have come this season, bagging these in just 45 appearances in the competition, so can he net against PSG, as he did for Dortmund in February 2020?
Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City Prediction
We forecasting that this'll end in a score draw that satisfies neither side, given that both teams will be ultra-afraid of defeat at Parc des Princes: Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Manchester City.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City FAQs - Champions League
How to watch Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City Champions League game on TV channel?
Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City Champions League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1
- USA: Paramount+ & ViX.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City Champions League game on live streaming?
Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City Champions League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: Paramount+ & ViX.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City in the Champions League?
PSG vs Man City in the Champions League takes place on Wednesday 22 January 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PST).