The German powerhouse reclaimed the “silver salad bowl” last season. This year, in addition to clear dominance in the Bundesliga, they also won the Super Cup in the summer, defeating Stuttgart. Last month, they convincingly beat Bayer 2-0 in the German Cup semifinal. Paris ended last year with a series of trophies, including the Champions League title. However, 2026 started with a cup exit, and in Ligue 1, setbacks continue as they cannot pull away from Lens.<\/p>\n
In the Champions League, the Munich club slipped only once, losing in London to another tournament favorite, Arsenal. All other matches were won, including two victories over Atalanta in the playoffs and a comeback against Real Madrid, despite losing at home after a 2-1 away win.<\/p>\n
The French side did not push themselves in the group stage, winning four times and collecting just fourteen points. As a result, the playoffs began as early as February, narrowly beating Monaco 3-2 away and drawing 2-2 at home. But then, they confidently eliminated both Chelsea and Liverpool. At home against the German side, they even won 5-2. However, the opponent regrouped, and the tie ended with a respectable 4-5 aggregate.<\/p>\n
Previous Meetings: Bayern vs PSG<\/p>\n
The Germans have won seven out of the last eight Champions League encounters before this semifinal, including their autumn meeting. However, they did lose 0-2 in the summer International Champions Cup.<\/p>\n
The hosts are in excellent form. We expect them to win in regular time (odds \u2013 1.70).<\/p>\n
Bayern vs PSG: Key Statistics and Trends
\nBayern have won eleven out of thirteen Champions League matches
\nThe team averages 3.63 goals scored and 1.46 conceded per game
\nPSG have won six out of seven playoff matches
\nThe club averages 2.87 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game
\nBayern vs PSG: Probable Starting Lineups
\nBayern’s likely formation is 1-4-2-3-1: Neuer \u2013 Davies, Tah, Upamecano, Stanisic \u2013 Pavlovic, Kimmich \u2013 Luis Diaz, Musiala, Olise \u2013 Kane. Gnabry and Guerreiro have joined Karlo in the infirmary.<\/p>\n
PSG’s probable lineup is 1-4-3-3: Safonov \u2013 Nuno Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi \u2013 Joao Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery \u2013 Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Doue. Chevalier and Ndjantu are definitely out, Hakimi is doubtful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"