PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 05/12/2020, 22:05  by James | Modified on 05/12/2020 at 23:05 in Champions League Predictions

Paris Saint-Germain will hope to book their place in the Round of 16 when they welcome Istanbul Basaksehir to Parc des Princes for a UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday night. The French giants are top of Group H after picking up a crucial win on matchday five at Old Trafford. Manchester United failed to take their chances and paid dearly in a 3-1 defeat to PSG, which saw the sides trade positions in the table. Now, the two clubs are level on nine points, the same tally that RB Leipzig have in third place. Basaksehir, in fourth place, are only playing for pride as their tally of three points from five games ties them to the bottom spot. However, they could play a significant role in how things unfold above them. The reverse fixture against PSG saw the Turkish club go into the break on level terms before Moise Kean scored a brace in the second half to give PSG a 2-0 win. The visitors will seek revenge, but their poor form doesn't leave them in the best position to get it. Last season's Super Lig champions have failed to win their last six matches in all competitions. Away from home, they have lost three of their previous five contests. 

Undefeated in their last four games, PSG won three on that run, looking good value for their victories in each case. At home, they are also unbeaten in four matches, winning three, with clean sheets in each fixture. Shutting out the opposition has become a speciality for PSG in Europe in recent months. They have kept clean sheets in five of their last six UCL home matches. We can see them repeating the trick in what we expect to be a tense game here. Back the hosts to win with a clean sheet.