Preview: Chelsea vs PSG Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 second leg

The Blues have only defeated the Parisians once in their last five attempts.

Chelsea FC will now have a face-off against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for their second leg round of 16 contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This fixture will take place at Stamford Bridge.

Despite being at home, the Blues will be under pressure. They have faced back-to-back defeats in their last two matches and are likely to struggle in their upcoming game as well.

Chelsea are down by three goals. The upcoming match against the Parisians will be a tough one for them. But at home, they surely have a chance of a comeback.

Paris Saint-Germain came up with a top performance in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 fixture. Even though they will be away from home, they will be fully confident.

The Luis Enrique-led side have not been in the best form lately, but they have capable players in their squad. PSG have a three-goal advantage up their sleeves, keeping them confident from the beginning.

⚽️ Already looking ahead to the return leg! #CHEPSG I @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/XaQ5xAPjb2

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) March 12, 2026

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Stamford Bridge
• Date: Wednesday, March 18
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Mar 17; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Chelsea: L-W-W-L-L

PSG: W-D-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

Enzo Fernández will be looking to step up his game so that he can help Chelsea make a comeback. He can control the midfield and is also capable of scoring goals. The 25-year-old was one of the goal scorers for the Blues in the previous leg.

He is in decent form. With the ball at his feet, he will be looking to come up with a top performance.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia came up with a top performance in the first leg. He scored a sensational brace in the final moments of the game and helped Paris Saint-Germain to an easy win. He will be ready to help his side once again, making him an important aspect of the squad in the attacking front.

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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) March 11, 2026

Match Facts

• Chelsea FC are on a two-match losing streak.
• Paris Saint-Germain have won three of their last five games.
• Three of the last five fixtures between these clubs ended in favour of the Parisians.

Chelsea vs PSG: Betting Tips and Odds

• Paris Saint-Germain to win @21/10 BetVictor
• Ousmane Dembele to score @9/5 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @11/10 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Estevao and Levi Colwill are not going to be in action for Chelsea FC. They are injured.

PSG will not have Fabian Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 10

Chelsea won: 4

PSG won: 3

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; James, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernández, Neto; Pedro

PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Safonov (GK); Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia

Match Prediction

This is going to be a high-voltage clash between these clubs. Paris Saint-Germain are likely to come out on top and outplay Chelsea FC in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Chelsea 2-3 PSG

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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