Football Predictions

Tonight, March 11, 2025, Liverpool host Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 tie at Anfield, holding a slender 1-0 lead from the first leg. The narrative heading into this match is one of resilience versus redemption, shaped by the dramatic events of the first leg and the contrasting fortunes of both teams.

In the first leg on March 5 at the Parc des Princes, Liverpool pulled off what many have called a "smash-and-grab" victory. PSG dominated the game, out-shooting Liverpool 28-2 and controlling possession, but failed to convert their chances. Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker delivered a masterclass, making nine saves to keep a clean sheet, while substitute Harvey Elliott scored the decisive goal in the 87th minute, just 47 seconds after coming on, against the run of play. The result left PSG rueing their wastefulness, with manager Luis Enrique lamenting football’s unfairness despite his team’s superior performance. Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot admitted his side was fortunate, acknowledging that PSG could take confidence from their display despite the loss.

History Serves Liverpool Well

The storyline now shifts to Anfield, where Liverpool aim to protect their lead and leverage their formidable home advantage. The Reds have won all four of their Champions League home matches this season, and the electric atmosphere at Anfield, highlighted by Slot as a key factor, could prove decisive. Liverpool’s defensive solidity, led by Alisson and bolstered by a 14-tie streak of progressing when winning the first leg, gives them confidence. However, they’ll need a vastly improved performance after being outplayed in Paris, where their two shots were dwarfed by PSG’s attacking output.

Enrique Determined To Deliver

For PSG, the narrative is one of defiance and unfinished business. Despite the first-leg setback, their attacking prowess, featuring players like Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, remains a significant threat. Enrique has vowed to attack at Anfield, refusing to adopt a defensive mindset, and his team’s recent form (19 wins in their last 20 matches across all competitions) underscores their potential to overturn the deficit. PSG have a history of comeback victories in Champions League knockout ties after losing the first leg, notably against Borussia Dortmund in 2019-20 and Barcelona in 2023-24. Yet, their two previous visits to Anfield have ended in defeat, including a 3-2 thriller in 2018-19, adding to the challenge.

PSG Attacks And Alisson On The Ball

We believe that Luis Enrique is true to his word and the game will lean towards being an open and free flowing game, especially if we get an early goal. Below our Build My Bet tool highlights goals and shots a plenty, when combined in a treble returns around 7/4.