PSG head across the border to Brussels – looking to inflict more misery on an Anderlecht side that are struggling to adapt to life in this season’s Champions League. PSG sit top of Group B following comprehensive wins over Celtic and Bayern Munich whilst Anderlecht are languishing at the bottom of the group – having lost to both of the aforementioned teams.
UEFA Champions League – Anderlecht vs PSG – Constant Vanden Stock Stadium
Wednesday 18th October 2017
Kick-off: 19.45 GMT
Anderlecht – Best Odds – 25/1 (Ladbrokes)
PSG – Best Odds – 1/7 (Bet 365)
Draw – Best Odds – 8/1 (Sporting Bet)
Anderlecht
Anderlecht have has a treacherous start to the season both domestically and on the continent. With 9 games gone in the Belgian Pro League, the Purple & Whites are languishing in 7th position – 9 points behind Club Brugge. Whilst their 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich on match day 1 was perhaps to be expected, their 0-3 humbling at home to Celtic was a concerning result for and heralded the appointment of Hein Vanhaezebrouck at the helm.
PSG
Paris Saint Germain have had an imperious start to the season and have dominated Group B – sitting top of the pile with a +8 goal difference. Kyllian Mbappe, Edison Cavani and Neymar have forged a devastating partnership up front and have bagged 6 goals already between them in this Champions League campaign. The Parisians sit comfortably at the top of Ligue 1 too with 22 points from their 8 games played and are unbeaten in all competitions this term.
Head to Head
PSG are unbeaten against Anderlecht – winning 1 and drawing the other of their previous match-ups. The two sides met almost 4 years ago with PSG winning 5-0 at the Constant Vanden Stock thanks to some Zlatan Ibrahimovic magic whilst the points were shared at the Parc des Princes.
The two sides are due to meet again in Paris on Tuesday 31st October on match day 4.
Odds and Predictions
PSG have yet to concede in the Champions League this season.
Both teams to score – NO – 4/6 with Ladbrokes.
Neymar has scored in both of his Champions League ties for his new club.
Neymar to score anytime looks a shoe-in at 4/7 with Uni Bet.
Anderlecht have really struggled this term – failing to score in the Champions League.
PSG to score over 2.5 goals looks a banker bet at 4/7 with Coral.
Anderlecht are sure to be up for it but PSG should have too much quality for their neighbours.
PSG to win the match looks inevitable at 1/7 with Bet 365.
Score Prediction
Anderlecht 0 – 3 PSG – 13/2 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip
PSG are one of the favourites for the trophy and they will be looking to take a big step towards qualification here.
PSG to win the match and keep a clean sheet pays Evens with William Hill.