Defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain kick off their Champions League campaign at the Parc des Princes against Slovan Bratislava on September 9.

PSG Enduring Miserable Campaign

Luis Enrique’s PSG will begin their Champions League defence on Wednesday. The Parisians have endured a challenging start to the 2026-27 season, failing to win in their last four fixtures.

Most concerning is their weak recent defensive record, allowing at least two goals in their previous three. Marquinhos has had a poor attacking output, scoring twice in as many appearances.

Ousmane Dembele will be back in contention to start after returning to the bench in the recent defeat against AS Monaco. Ferran Torres will lead the line after scoring three in his last four competitive outings.

Paris Saint-Germain predicted lineup vs Slovan Bratislava (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Ruiz; Dembele, Torres, Kvaratskhelia

Defensive Weakness an Issue for Slovan

Yaya Touré’s Slovan Bratislava will be outsiders to overcome PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The Slovakian team have endured a mixed start to the campaign, winning three of their last five. However, defensive weakness is an alarming trend, as they have conceded at least twice in two of their previous three.

Slovan have scored nine goals in their last three. Andraz Sporar has enjoyed an excellent scoring start to the season, netting three in his last six appearances. Touré will be without the injured duo of Nino Marcelli and Suleiman Camara on Wednesday.

Slovan Bratislava predicted lineup vs Paris Saint-Germain (4-2-3-1): Takac; Blackman, Bajric, Wimmer, Kozlovsky; Martinez, Pokorny; Barseghyan, Matsuoka, Yirajang; Sporar

Paris Saint-Germain vs Slovan Bratislava Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Paris Saint-Germain (-2)
  • Odds: 1.191 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: P47UE
  • Correct score prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 5-1 Slovan Bratislava

Key stats:

  • Paris Saint-Germain have scored at least twice in three of their previous five fixtures.
  • Slovan Bratislava have failed to win in two of their most recent three.
  • PSG have avoided defeat in seven of their latest eight UCL matches at the Parc des Princes.

Despite underperforming domestically, this looks like a golden opportunity for a first win in four. PSG have scored at least twice in three of their last five games, while the Parisians have avoided defeat in seven of their previous eight home fixtures in the Champions League.

PSG have scored 12 goals in their last three UCL home games in Paris. Slovan Bratislava’s recent form is also a negative to their chances, as they have suffered defeats in two of their latest three encounters.

Paris Saint-Germain vs Slovan Bratislava Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Ferran Torres to Score
  • Odds: 1.7 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: KDCVE

Ferran Torres has been in excellent form since joining PSG, scoring twice in his first three appearances for the French club.

The Spanish striker has also scored three times in his previous four games. Torres’ chances of finding the net are enhanced by his efficiency in front of goal, registering 3.03 shots per 90 last term and converting 24% of his chances.

Verdict: Paris Saint-Germain (-2) (1.191) — Paris Saint-Germain 5-1 Slovan Bratislava