In a game fitting of the Champions League final, Barcelona host holders PSG at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in the clash of the league phase.
Barca started their campaign off with a Marcus Rashford-inspired win at Newcastle and the England international has plenty of history with the French giants.
He has twice scored late winners against them, while his new club famously beat them 6-1 in 2017 to pull off the best comeback in tournament history.
PSG manager Luis Enrique was in charge of Barca but there will be little in way of sentimentality here. His side started their defence of the title in the same manner they won it, with a hammering of an Italian side but their injury list has extended since then.
The Sporting News betting preview covers everything you need to know ahead of this titanic clash.
Barcelona vs. PSG: Form Guide & Predictions
Barcelona are top of La Liga and PSG top the bill as expected after five matches played in Ligue 1 but both also have injury concerns.
PSG's are far greater with numerous key players missing out including Ballon d'Or winner and ex-Barca winger Ousmane Dembele.
That could be the difference here and we think Barca will have too much for the injury-hit Parisians.
The Sporting News Score Prediction for Barcelona vs. PSG
Barcelona 3-1 PSG
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Barcelona vs. PSG Predicted Lineups
Both sides have numerous injuries with PSG set to be without more than half of their starting lineup from last season's final. Here's how we think the two teams will lineup on Wednesday night.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs. PSG
(4-2-3-1, right to left)
Szczesny (GK) — Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martin — Pedri, De Jong — Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Rashford — Lewandowski.
Injured: Raphinha, Gavi, Eric Garcia, Fermin Lopez
Suspended: None
PSG predicted lineup vs. Barcelona
(4-2-3-1, right to left)
Chevalier (GK) — Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernandez — Ruiz, Mayulu — Lee, Barcola, Mendes — Ramos.
Injured: Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos, Joao Neves, Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha (doubt) Fabian Ruiz (doubt)
Suspended: None
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Barcelona vs. PSG Odds
Barca are favourites to win at 1.81 with Parimatch, while PSG can be found at 3.90. The draw is 4.40 with bookmakers including Dafabet.
Our 3-1 prediction is at good odds but here are some other potential scorelines worth looking at.
| Result | Odds | Bet with |
| Barcelona 1-0 | 12.86 | Parimatch |
| PSG 1-0 | 18.80 | Parimatch |
| Barcelona 2-1 | 8.75 | Dafabet |
| Barcelona 3-1 | 11.87 | Dafabet |
| Draw 1-1 | 9.35 | Dafabet |
Barcelona vs. PSG Team News
As mentioned, both sides are missing several star names. Gavi is out until the new year for Barca while Raphinha's absence means another start for the in-form Marcus Rashford.
PSG could possibly be without seven of the starters from last year's final with Luis Enrique hoping Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha are passed fit at the last minute.
Barcelona vs. PSG Betting Tips
- Best bet: Over 2.5 total goals - 1.47 with Parimatch
- Alternative bet: Both Teams to Score (Yes) - 1.41 with Dafabet
- Marcus Rashford to score at any time - 2.67 with Parimatch
Can Barcelona's firepower at the Camp Nou outgun PSG's ruthlessness and red-hot away form? It's the kind of Champions League clash that drips with drama, and all signs suggest we're in for goals aplenty. With PSG boasting sharper finishing and crisper passing numbers, the fine margins could tilt their way.
On paper, there’s barely a cigarette paper between the two. PSG may be reigning European champions, but heading into this without several of their Ballon d'Or-calibre stars leaves them vulnerable. A patched-up midfield and shaky backline will hardly relish the thought of facing a revitalized Marcus Rashford and Lamine Yamal alongside the evergreen Robert Lewandowski, who's rediscovered his scoring touch.
For punters, the smartest angle looks to be goals. History, head-to-heads, and current form all point the same way. Over 2.5 goals at 1.47 with Parimatch feels like the banker, with both sides set to throw punches and test the limits of each other's backlines.
How to watch Barcelona vs. PSG: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Thursday, 29 September
- Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona
- Time: 12:30 a.m. (IST)
- TV/Stream: Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV