Paris Saint-Germain holds a 1-0 aggregate lead over Arsenal after the first leg, moving them closer to the UEFA Champions League final. Arsenal needs a positive result in the return fixture on Wednesday. The Gunners will be motivated to improve offensively following their recent 2-1 loss to Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET at Parc des Princes. The latest odds show PSG as the favorites at +120, with Arsenal listed as underdogs at +220. A draw is priced at +250, and the over/under for total goals is 2.5.
SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green provides his analysis. Last year, Green demonstrated profitability in various soccer betting markets, such as Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), the EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07), and the Champions League (+3.05).
Here are Martin Green`s predictions for the Champions League match between Arsenal and PSG on Wednesday:
Under 2.5 goals (+120)
Green highlights that the two previous matches between these sides both featured under 2.5 goals. While Arsenal may push for more offense due to being behind on aggregate, he expects PSG to keep the match tight at home. The odds for Under 2.5 goals are +120.
Arsenal/Draw double chance (-160)
Arsenal is expected to respond strongly following their 1-0 loss to PSG and the subsequent 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth. Despite defensive injury concerns, the return of midfielder Thomas Partey might provide a needed boost away from home. Green commented, “Arsenal are the clear underdogs for the second leg, but their season rests upon this game, and they should be pretty competitive with Partey back in the midfield, so they could get a result in Paris.” The Arsenal/Draw double chance is offered at -160.
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