Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain betting tips: Preview, predictions & odds
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Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain betting tips
This article covers Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain betting tips and predictions.
Also included is a thorough Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain betting preview.
Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain: Match details
Match: Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Date: February 16, 2021
Kick-off time: 8:00 pm, February 16, 2021 (UK time)
Stadium: Camp Nou
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 05: A club crest is seen prior to the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid at Camp Nou on April 5, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Betting prediction: Barcelona 1-2 Paris Saint-Germain
Barcelona look to be heading in the Champions League knockout stages in a fine run for form in which they have won all of their last seven league matches.
Ronald Koeman’s side have now climbed back into third in La Liga.
The Catalan club finished runners-up in Group G with Juventus claiming the top spot.
Paris Saint-Germain enter the knockout stages with a new manager following the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino.
The Argentine manager has won eight of the ten matches for which he has been in charge for and he will be hoping to continue that record into Tuesday’s tie.
Istanbul Basaksehir’s Turkish coach Okan Buruk (3rdL front) stands on the sideline as players argue during the UEFA Champions League group H football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Istanbul Basaksehir FK at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on December 8, 2020. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Mauro Icardi to score first. The striker has managed to become Pochettino’s number one attacker since his arrival in the French capital.
Icardi is expected to lead the line for PSG on Tuesday and he will be looking to add to his tally of six for the season.
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 13: Wanda Nara and Mauro Icardi attend the Serie A match between FC Internazionale Milano and AC Chievo Verona at San Siro Stadium on January 13, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
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Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain – recent form and head to head statistics
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CA Osasuna vs FC Barcelona - 0:2
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FC Barcelona vs Sevilla FC - 3:0
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Sevilla FC vs FC Barcelona - 0:2
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FC Barcelona vs Elche CF - 3:0
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FC Barcelona vs Cadiz CF - 1:1
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Stade Brestois 29 vs Paris Saint-Germain FC - 0:3
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FC Girondins Bordeaux vs Paris Saint-Germain FC - 0:1
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Dijon FCO vs Paris Saint-Germain FC - 0:4
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Paris Saint-Germain FC vs AS Monaco FC - 0:2
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FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain FC - 1:4
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| March 6, 2021 | LaLiga 20/21 | CA Osasuna | 0 - 2 | FC Barcelona |
| March 3, 2021 | Copa del Rey 20/21 | FC Barcelona | 3 - 0 | Sevilla FC |
| February 27, 2021 | LaLiga 20/21 | Sevilla FC | 0 - 2 | FC Barcelona |
| February 24, 2021 | LaLiga 20/21 | FC Barcelona | 3 - 0 | Elche CF |
| February 21, 2021 | LaLiga 20/21 | FC Barcelona | 1 - 1 | Cadiz CF |
| March 6, 2021 | Coupe de France 20/21 | Stade Brestois 29 | 0 - 3 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
| March 3, 2021 | Ligue 1 20/21 | FC Girondins Bordeaux | 0 - 1 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
| February 27, 2021 | Ligue 1 20/21 | Dijon FCO | 0 - 4 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
| February 21, 2021 | Ligue 1 20/21 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 0 - 2 | AS Monaco FC |
| February 16, 2021 | UEFA Champions League 20/21 | FC Barcelona | 1 - 4 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
| FC Barcelona | Paris Saint-Germain FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Matches played | 7 |
| 5 | Matches won | 5 |
| 118 | Goal attempts | 94 |
| 55 | Shots on goal | 39 |
| 40 | Shots off goal | 30 |
| 34 | Corner kicks | 38 |
| 56% | Average ball possession | 54% |
| 23 | Shots blocked | 25 |
| 10 | Cards given | 18 |
| 95 | Free kicks | 115 |
| 13 | Offsides | 20 |
| 2 | Shots on post | 1 |
| 16 | Goals by foot | 14 |
| 1 | Goals by head | 2 |
| 17 | Goals scored | 17 |
| 9 | Goals conceded | 7 |
| 0 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| FC Barcelona | Paris Saint-Germain FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Matches | 10 |
| 5 | Home Matches | 5 |
| 5 | Away Matches | 5 |
| 26 | Total Goals | 20 |
| 2.6 | Average Goals Scored | 2 |
| 4 | Wins | 3 |
| 3 | Losses | 4 |
| 3 | Draws | 3 |
| February 16, 2021 | UEFA Champions League 20/21 | FC Barcelona | 1 - 4 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
| March 8, 2017 | UEFA Champions League 16/17 | FC Barcelona | 6 - 1 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
| February 14, 2017 | UEFA Champions League 16/17 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 4 - 0 | FC Barcelona |
| April 21, 2015 | Champions League 14/15 | FC Barcelona | 2 - 0 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
| April 15, 2015 | Champions League 14/15 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 1 - 3 | FC Barcelona |
Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain: Match preview
Barcelona have enjoyed a resurgence over recent weeks which has seen them move back into contention for the Spanish title.
Koeman’s side have won all of their last seven matches in La Liga to climb into third and just eight points off the top.
Over the weekend, they trashed Alaves 5-1, with Lionel Messi netting in a third successive match, ahead of their return to European action.
Barcelona finished behind Juventus in a relatively easy Group H which also contained Dynamo Kyiv and Ferencvaros.
Barca managed to get the better of Juve in their first meeting before the Italians got their revenge in the second game, winning 3-0.
Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R) celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish League football match between Granada and Barcelona at the Los Carmenes stadium in Granada on January 9, 2021. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP) (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)
Pochettino’s promising start
Ahead of his return to Champions League management, Pochettino has made a pleasing start to life in the French capital.
He has won eight of the ten matches since his arrival, losing just once.
The Argentine’s side are still looking to take charge of Ligue 1 as they sit in second place and just a point behind Lille.
PSG managed to defeat Nice 2-1 on Saturday ahead of Tuesday’s huge clash with Barca.
The French champions managed to claim top spot in Group H finishing ahead of RB Leipzig and Manchester United.
Last season, PSG managed to reach the final of the competition losing to Bayern Munich 1-0.
Poch and PSG have finished runners up in the last two Champions League competitions and they will both be hoping to go one better this season.
DORTMUND, GERMANY – MARCH 04: Mauricio Pochettino attends a Tottenham Hotspur Press Conference ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match against Borussia Dortmund on March 04, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Barcelona team news vs Paris Saint-Germain
Barcelona are set to be without Ronald Araujo who has suffered an ankle injury.
The Uruguayan has become a key member of Koeman’s defence and his absence comes as a blow for Barca.
Frenkie de Jong dropped into central defence for the win over Alaves and may have to do so again on Tuesday.
Sergi Roberto has also been ruled out of the match as he recovers from a muscle injury which has hampered him for a while.
Meanwhile, Philippe Coutinho, Ansu Fati, Sergi Roberto, Gerard Pique and Martin Braithwaite all remain sidelined.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – March 7: Frenkie de Jong #21 of Barcelona in action during the Barcelona V Real Sociedad, La Liga regular season match at Estadio Camp Nou on March 7th 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Paris Saint-Germain team news vs Barcelona
PSG have been dealt a major blow with Neymar being ruled out of a return to face his former club.
The Brazilian forward has suffered a groin injury and is set to miss around four weeks of action.
Angel Di Maria has also been ruled out of the clash with a thigh injury.
The Argentine had been a key member of Pochettino’s side and adds further to their attacking woes.
In addition, Juan Bernat, Rafinha and Colin Dagba are all out of Tuesday’s clash.
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 28: Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain reacts after going down from a challenge during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool at Parc des Princes on November 28, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Predicted Barcelona line-up vs Paris Saint-Germain
Predicted Barcelona line-up vs Paris Saint-Germain
Predicted Paris Saint-Germain line-up vs Barcelona
Predicted Paris Saint-Germain line-up vs Barcelona
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