PSG vs Manchester United Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Pre-Season Friendly
The Parisians emerged victorious when these clubs last met!
The UEFA Champions League winners, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), are going to be back in action for their second club friendly contest ahead of the new season. They will face the English Premier League giants, Manchester United, at the Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The Luis Enrique-led side are coming in after suffering a 0-3 defeat at the hands of Spanish second-division club Mallorca. It was a disasterclass performance by the UCL champions. They had control of the ball for most of the game, but looked weak in the final third.
PSG are going to receive a major boost for their upcoming fixture as stars including Nuno Mendes, Marquinhos, Joao Neves and Vitinha are back in training for the club. They will now be able to come up with organised plays in the midfield, which are going to play a crucial role against a strong Man United side.
The Red Devils will be pleased after their 2-1 victory against Atletico Madrid in their last pre-season friendly. They gave the lead away early in the game, but came back from behind in the second half to win the contest.
Michael Carrick’s men will be ready for a tough test this time around. Manchester United are all set to return to the UCL during the 2026-27 season and will be better prepared to face the defending champions. With their current form, the Red Devils are going to be confident.
Kick-off:
- Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
- Venue: Ullevi Stadium
- Date: Saturday, August 8
- Kick-off Time: 08:30 PM IST/ 03:00 PM GMT/ 10:30 AM ET/ 07:30 AM PT
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: Not in use
Form:
PSG: L
Man Utd: L-W-W
Players to Watch
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
Despite not being able to score a goal for Paris Saint-Germain in their last pre-season game, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will be a crucial asset in the final third. He topped the UEFA Champions League scoring charts last season and will now be looking to make things possible for his side against Man United.
Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
Bryan Mbeumo was the star of the show for the Red Devils in their 2-1 victory against Atleti. He came up with a sensational brace in the second half and helped his side achieve a positive outcome. The Cameroon forward has been influential on the right flank and can play an important role as a striker too.
Match Facts
- PSG failed to score a goal in their last fixture.
- Man United have scored seven and have conceded only one goal in their last two games.
- The previous clash between these sides took place in 2020.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Manchester United to win @21/20 William Hill
- Bryan Mbeumo to score @7/5 bet365
- Goals under 3.5 @5/6 Unibet
Injury and Team News
Paris Saint-Germain are going to miss out on the services of Achraf Hakimi, Ousmane Dembele, Fabian Ruiz, Lucas Hernandez, Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue and Warren Zaire-Emery. These stars are yet to return from their World Cup break.
Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford will not be in action for Manchester United as they are yet to return after participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Benjamin Sesko is not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad due to his fitness concerns. Bruno, Cunha and Dalot are back in training.
Head-to-head
Matches played: 4
PSG (wins): 2
Man Utd (wins): 2
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
PSG predicted XI (4-3-3)
Safonov (GK); Boly, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Beraldo, Dro; Mbaye, Ndjantou, Kvaratskhelia
Man United predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Lammens (GK); Yoro, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Tielemans, Mount; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo
Match prediction
The Parisians are still waiting for many of their stars to make a return to the squad. With a better squad quality, the Red Devils are going to have a slight edge.
Manchester United might emerge victorious against PSG in their upcoming pre-season affair.
Prediction: PSG 1-2 Man United
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
Worldwide: MUTV
When and where is PSG vs Man Utd pre-season friendly?
This clash will take place at the Ullevi Stadium on August 08.
Where and how to watch PSG vs Man Utd pre-season friendly live in India?
By tuning into the FanCode app and website, fans will be able to view this fixture live.
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