PARIS ST-GERMAIN will be hoping a packed Parc des Princes can help them reel in Borussia Dortmund and move to within just 90 minutes of their first Champions League title.
The Germans have their noses in front after Niclas Fullkrug grabbed the only goal last week at the Westfalen in a thrilling first leg. But the French champions will still be wondering how they didn’t score after hitting the woodwork twice and missing a couple of sitters.
Borussia Dortmund have defied expectations to reach the semi-finals during a poor domestic campaign that sees them sitting just fifth in the Bundesliga.
But they have given themselves a great platform to reach their first final since 2013 and a repeat of their first-leg showing would give them a chance of pulling off another shock.
Despite losing the first leg, Paris St-Germain remain odds-on favourites to reach the final at 3/4 (888Sport) while a win on the night is even shorter at 1/2 (Coral). Borussia Dortmund are as big as 6/1 for a win in Paris (Bet365) and 13/10 to qualify (Paddy Power). A draw would be enough for them and that pays 4/1 (Betfred).
Paris St-Germain will be hoping for a repeat of this season’s group-stage clash in Paris as they beat Dortmund 2-0 that night. The first-leg win was just the second Borussia have managed in seven meetings with the French giants.
This is Kylian Mbappe’s last chance to put on a show for the fans in Paris in a game that really matters. The superstar is just 8/11 for anytime scorer at Bet365 but is 13/5 with the same firm to break the deadlock. He’s also 3/1 at SkyBet for two goals or more.
I flagged up Niclas Fullkrug as Borussia Dortmund’s biggest threat in the first leg and it was the big striker who scored the only goal. The target man is 9/4 (Paddy Power) for a goal or assist tonight and that looks a bit overpriced.
PSG defender Lucas Hernandez was crocked in the first leg and misses out here while Dortmund are hoping Julian Ryerson and Karim Adeyemi shake off knocks to start.
Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Dembele, Barcola, Mbappe
Dortmund: Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Sabitzer, Can; Sancho, Brandt, Adeyemi; Fullkrug
There’s a place in the Champions League final up for grabs so expect plenty of full-bloodied challenges. Dortmund veteran Emre Can appeals at 6/4 (Bet365) for a card while PSG defender Nuno Mendes is 33/10 (888Sport) in the same market.
Mendes found Jadon Sancho a handful in the first leg and I like the 10/3 on offer at Paddy Power for the England winger to be fouled over 1.5 times. Paris St-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi will have a tough night if speed merchant Adeyemi is fit and the Moroccan is 9/4 (Paddy Power) to commit over 1.5 fouls.
This UEFA Champions League match between Paris St-Germain and Borussia Dortmund will be played on
May 7, 2024 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best Paris St-Germain vs Borussia Dortmund prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
