Paris Saint-Germain vs Girona FC Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 18.09.2024

• Date and Time: 18.09.2024, 21:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Parc Des Princes, Paris, France

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Paris Saint-Germain vs Girona FC	September 18, 21:00 GMT+1
Paris Saint-Germain odds	1.38
Girona FC odds	5.2
Draw	7.3
Over\Under	Total 2,5: 1.35/2.94

Paris Saint-Germain vs Girona FC Preview

Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain’s recent transfer window was defined by one significant name: Kylian Mbappé. Once seen as the eternal symbol of the French capital, Mbappé’s eventual move to Real Madrid has marked a significant shift for PSG. 

Despite renewing his contract last year, it was widely known that Mbappé’s dream destination was the Spanish giants, and losing a player of his caliber is devastating for any team.

The forward that is the likeliest to reproduce the impact that Mbappé had is Désiré Doué, a high-volume dribbler who arrived in Paris from Rennes. Benfica’s João Neves is another exciting acquisition, but PSG’s strategy appears more balanced this window. 

Alongside these names, the club still boasts formidable attacking options in Bradley Barcola, Marco Asensio, and Ousmane Dembélé. While Mbappé is irreplaceable in many ways, PSG’s collection of talent ensures that they remain a force to be reckoned with.

PSG’s Ligue 1 2024/25 season has been impeccable. They won their first four matches and scored an astonishing 16 goals. These stats include the 6-0 thrashing against Montpellier, underlining their attacking prowess even without their former talisman. 

Recent Form	WWWW
Key Player to Watch	Désiré Doué
Team Strengths	Wingers 1v1, Pace and Power
Team Weaknesses	Lack of midfield presence, and a lack of quality in the fullbacks. The team hasn’t been tested yet and it’s uncertain how they would react when trailing.
Key injuries and suspensions.	Goncalo Ramos, Lucas Hernández, Presnel Kimpembe

Girona FC

Girona’s 4-1 defeat in the Catalan Derby against Barcelona has seen them drop to seventh place in La Liga, temporarily putting them out of the European qualification spots. This result ended Girona’s impressive run against Barcelona, as Michel’s side had previously made life difficult for the Catalans. 

Girona have struggled in their two biggest tests this season, suffering defeats against both Atlético Madrid and Barcelona. They might have won against Sevilla and Osasuna, but the team’s performances have not quite matched the heights of previous campaigns.

Life is hard without Artem Dovbyk, who has been replaced by Abel Ruiz. However, Ruiz cannot dominate the box like Dovbyk did. This presents an enormous challenge for Michel, considering that PSG will physically dominate Girona if they present a display similar to the match against Barcelona.

Furthermore, this season marks Girona’s first appearance in the Champions League – a significant moment for the club and its players. For many, it represents the fulfilment of a lifelong dream, but it also brings new challenges and heightened expectations on the biggest stage in European football.

Recent Form	DLWWL
Key Player to Watch	Yangel Herrera
Team Strengths	Socio-affective play, triangulation, taking advantage of the momentum
Team Weaknesses	Lack of physicality across the forward line (Bryan Gil and Abel Ruiz are physically easily bullied), as well as a shaky backline.
Key injuries and suspensions.	–

Paris Saint-Germain vs Girona FC Head-to-Head Statistics

This is Girona’s first qualification for the Champions League, so the two teams have never met before. Girona’s debut on the grand European stage at the Parc des Princes will mark a historic occasion for the Catalan side, offering them a first taste of elite continental competition against one of the tournament’s most established giants.

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Paris Saint-Germain vs Girona FC Player Focus

Paris Saint-Germain is not traditionally known for a unified, team-focused style of play. They often rely on individual brilliance from their wingers and forwards. Barcola is the man that Girona should fear, particularly as Michel’s best winger will be battling on the other side against Ousmane Dembélé. 

Barcola was why Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League in the previous season. His encounter with Ronald Araújo led to a red card, and the rest is history. He might not be the tallest winger, but his physique is imposing, while the direction of his dribbles is one of the toughest aspects to play against. 

Although he is still very young, he acts like a leader on the pitch. Alejandro Francés will have a hard time dealing with Barcola, and could potentially use some help.

On the other side, it’s tough to name one player for Girona. Bryan Gil and Abel Ruiz are defensively frail, which is a problem given the physique and experience of the backline they will be facing. Viktor Tsygankov is a name Paris should be looking to shut down. 

He might have lost his partner in crime – Artem Dovbyk, but he is one of the smarter footballers in Girona’s squad. Given that Nuno Mendes often struggles against this type of forward, he should be the man to watch out for on Girona’s side.

Paris Saint-Germain vs Girona FC Tactical Analysis

The contrasting aims of both teams will shape the dynamic of the match: PSG will aim to stretch the game wide and quicken the tempo, while Girona will seek to control possession and slow things down.

The hosts will be governed by individual actions, notably through the wings. Barcola and Dembélé are both fantastic dribblers, and the two full-backs, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes will provide support. 

Barcelona outran Girona last weekend which shows how much the team suffers without pillars like Savio and Artem Dovbyk. 

Girona would prefer to play through the midfield, notably through Yangel Herrera who would shield Oriol Romeu – whose lack of speed would be a problem against PSG. 

Bryan Gil and Tsygankov will likely be charged with distracting the defence – as Girona plays the game through the midfield, where Paris’ lack of press resistance could be a weakness to exploit.

Paris Saint-Germain vs Girona FC Prediction

• Football pick: Paris Saint-Germain to win
• Odds: 1.38 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 Girona

The odds heavily favour Paris Saint-Germain despite the loss of Kylian Mbappé, but considering they boast the best winger pair in the world, this is hardly surprising. 

Their experience in the Champions League means they can exercise mental pressure over Girona, who will discover the challenges of the Champions League in the Parc des Princes.

The home advantage also favors PSG. Many will remember that the Parisians eliminated Barcelona and Real Sociedad last season on home turf. Can Girona break the curse?

Paris Saint-Germain vs Girona FC Betting Tip

• Football Pick: Paris Saint-Germain to keep a clean sheet
• Odds: 2.3 (22Bet)

Given Girona’s lack of experience in the Champions League and their physical disadvantages, particularly against a dynamic PSG attack, it’s likely that the Parisians will keep a clean sheet. 

They say that attack is the best defence, and Dembélé and Barcola will certainly be a headache for Michel’s team. Football is a psychological game, and it seems difficult to see any other result than a PSG victory without conceding a goal.

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