PSG vs Real Madrid: Club World Cup Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

Wednesday night's matchup between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain will pit two European powerhouses vying for a berth in the Club World Cup final this summer.

Previous Matches and Head-to-Head

Starting with PSG, Luis Enrique's squad has broken record after record since May 31, when they became the first French team to win the Champions League with a 5-0 drubbing of Inter Milan in Munich. Following last week's 2-0 win against Bayern Munich, the former Barcelona manager's team has been receiving praise from all around the world.

This is in addition to their scalp over heavyweight European opposition. Paris Saint-Germain are riding a historic wave of energy as they begin their Club World Cup journey with a 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid on June 15. Wednesday night will be a big one for Enrique's reigning European champions, who have won nine of their last ten matches in all competitions.

Regarding Real Madrid, the Spanish powerhouses may have started Xavi Alonso's term with a 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal on June 18, but they have since recovered spectacularly. After extending their Club World Cup journey last week with an exciting 3-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund, the former manager of Bayer Leverkusen is eager to give Madrid an instant trophy. With their 1-0 summer statement win against Juventus earlier this month, Los Blancos have won their last four matches in a row, amassing a 10-3 record. In March 2022, Real Madrid defeated PSG 3-1 in a Champions League match.

PSG x Real Madrid Team News

Defenders Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez will each serve a suspension for the red cards they received last week against Bayern Munich. But Ballon d'Or candidate Ousmane Dembele, who scored in Atlanta in his first summer appearance off the bench, may get the nod to start in his first Club World Cup.

On Wednesday night, Enrique should start the young Brazilian Lucas Beraldo in the middle of the defense. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a star from Georgia who arrived in January and has made an instant impression, will be pivotal in the team's final third.

Dean Huijsen, a summer signing and ex-Bournemouth defender, will sit out this match due to suspension after receiving a last-second red card against Borussia Dortmund last week. Players like David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, and the promising Brazilian youth player Endrick will not play, as they are all still recovering from injuries.

Gonzalo Garcia, a 21-year-old who has scored four goals in five games during his incredible Club World Cup run, should continue to start at center forward. Former Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe may be given a complete return after coming off the bench and scoring against Borussia Dortmund last week.

Our Predictions

Goal to be scored in both halves @ 1.60 on Sky247.ng

Wednesday night's match between two European powerhouses will be another nail-biter in the Club World Cup. Although Real Madrid may have won an exciting 3-1 match against Paris Saint-Germain in March of 2022, the Spanish powerhouses will be ready for a heavyweight confrontation. Note that in the last seven encounters between Real Madrid and PSG, both teams have scored at least once. We anticipate opportunities to fall on both sides of the field.

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