⁠PSG vs Girona Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | UEFA Champions League 2024-25

It will be a historic night for the Spanish team.

It’s going to be another historic day in the UEFA Champions League when Girona take the field to play their first UEFA Champions League game.  The game will be hosted at the iconic Parc des Princes, where French giants Paris Saint Germain (PSG) are waiting for them.

PSG are having a marvellous season. Genius tactician Luis Enrique is guiding the giants well. The side are currently having an all-win run in the Ligue 1. They will look to carry their good form in the Champions League opener, with an aim to start things well.

Girona FC surprised all with their magical run last season, where they defied all to secure a Champions League spot. This time too they are displaying similar antics and will be expecting to shock the giants on their debut. The side did lose to FC Barcelona by three goals in the last game, but were challenging.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 18 September at 8:00 PM UK

Thursday, 19 September at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Parc des Princes, Paris

Form

PSG (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-D

Girona (in all competitions): L-W-W-L-D

Players to Watch:

Ousmane Dembele (PSG)

Ever since his arrival at PSG, Dembele has shown his class. He is like a pivot in Luis Enrique’s system, doing it all from chance creation to goal scoring. His electric pace and excellent dribbling skills are a nightmare for any backline.

Dembele is already in hot form and has also scored three goals and provided two assists in the four Ligue 1 games. With Kylian Mbappe’s departure, he is always responsible for scoring.

Christian Stuani (Girona)

The 37-year-old scored the lone goal against FC Barcelona in the last game. Seeing his age, he hasn’t been given a start yet in the league. He played for only over 55 minutes in LaLiga so far but has still delivered two goals. His decision-making and shot-taking abilities will be key for Girona.

Match Facts:

• This will be Girona’s debut game in the UEFA Champions League.
• Girona are set to be PSG’s 44th different Champions League opponent.
• PSG have lost only one of their last 36 group-stage games (now league phase) in the Champions League.

PSG vs Girona: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: PSG to win this game- 1.40 – via LeoVegas
• Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – 1.48 – via LeoVegas
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 1.70 – via Bet 365

Injury & Team News

PSG will be missing three of their key players, which include midfielder Vitinha, first-choice goalie Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is reportedly facing muscular discomfort, and the prolific youngster Warren Zaire Emery.

Girona are also expected to have three absentees, which include Ricard Artero, Jastin Garcia, and Yangel Herrera. All these players have severe injury concerns.

Head to Head

This UCL league phase fixture will be the first-ever meeting between both sides.

Predicted Lineup

PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Safonov (GK); Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Neves, Fabian; Dembele, Asensio, Barcola.

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

Gazzaniga (GK); Frances, Lopez, Blind, Gutierrez; Martin, Solis; Gil, Tsygankov, Groeneveld; Stuani.

Match Prediction for PSG vs Girona

Playing at home, PSG are favourites to win this fixture. They have a squad that is much more advanced and superior than opponents Girona. However, seeing the massive improvement Girona have made with their gameplay, they are expected to give a tough fight.

Prediction: PSG 2-1 Girona

Telecast for PSG vs Girona

India – SonyLiv

UK – Amazon Prime Video

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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