Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will host Aston Villa in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie this evening (Wednesday).
The former PSG boss, Unai Emery team side Aston Villa will enter their first ever competitive meeting with the French giants in an exceptional form, having won their last 7 outings in all competitions, including last weekend’s 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest.
But their impressive run will be put to test at the Parc des Princes stadium against high-flying PSG, who won Ligue 1 with six games to spare on Saturday having not lost a single match in this year’s competition. Their amazing form has translated to the European stage too, with Luis Enrique’s side knocking Premier League leaders Liverpool out during the last round of 16.
PSG vs Aston Villa Match Details
- Stadium: Parc des Princes
- Location: Paris, France
- Date: Wednesday 9th April
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Maurizio Mariani (ITA)
- VAR: Marco Di Bello (ITA)
PSG vs Aston Villa h2h records (last five games)
This is the first competitive fixture between both side.
Paris Saint-Germain team news
PSG enter the fixture with almost an entirely fit squad but play without Lee Kang-in, who is currently sidelined due to an ankle injury. The South Korean will also miss the champions league clash alongside skipper Marquinhos suspended for accumulating too many yellow cards in the competition.
Marquinhos will likely be replaced by Lucas Beraldo in the center of defense, lining up alongside Willian Pacho.
Aston Villa team news
Presently, Villa find themselves with an extremely healthy squad. Their only fitness concerns are Ross Barkley and Leon Bailey, both of whom are closing in on returns but could miss out tonight (Wednesday).
PSG loanee, Marco Asensio will face his main club, joining left-back Digne and manager Emery as former boss of the French side.
PSG vs Aston Villa correct score prediction
Villa’s unbeaten run is eye-catching but they face an immensely talented and expensive PSG squad that have also been relentless winners in recent months. The club has won a total of 25 out of 27 matches in all competitions and will not be short on confidence.
Emery will want to ensure his side are still in the tie ahead of next week’s second leg at Villa Park but avoiding defeat at Parc des Princes will be extremely challenging. PSG’s amazing front line and midfielders should secure a struggling victory.
Prediction: PSG 2-1 Aston Villa
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