Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona are arguably two of the most entertaining teams in world football at the moment. The two European giants will face each other in the upcoming round of the Champions League, with the Catalan side determined to get revenge for their recent defeats against the Parisians.

  • FC Barcelona have lost four of their last seven matches against PSG
  • Michael Oliver has been appointed as the referee for this match
  • Barcelona have scored 22 goals in their last five matches

PSG - FC Barcelona Predictions

Paris Saint-Germain have developed a habit of beating Barcelona in recent years. The Parisians have won four of their last seven encounters with the Blaugrana. They have also been scoring plenty of goals, although their upcoming opponents have been even more prolific in front of goal.

Our prediction: Over 8.5 corners at odds of 1.57 (-175)

Recent meetings between these two sides have often produced plenty of goals and attacking action. There have also been numerous corners, which is hardly surprising given the offensive approach favoured by both teams. Backing over 8.5 corners could therefore be an interesting option for this encounter.

Date and timeKick-off:  Tuesday, 20 October with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 PM UK time (BST)
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Odds on PSG to win 2.40 (140)
Odds on FC Barcelona to win
 2.45 (145)

PSG - FC Barcelona Betting Odds

Bookmakers have not identified a clear favourite for this clash, with the odds for both teams to win being very similar. A PSG victory is priced at around 2.40 (140), while Barcelona's win is available at 2.45 (145). The odds for a draw are considerably higher, ranging from 4.10 (310) to 4.60 (360).

Predicted Line-ups

Hansi Flick faces several selection problems ahead of the trip to Paris. Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde have both been ruled out through injury, while Bardghji and Andreas Christensen also remain sidelined. There is some positive news for Barcelona, however, with Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong returning to the squad. PSG will also be without several players. Longoni, Mayulu and Nuno Mendes are expected to miss the match through injury, with the latter's absence potentially proving particularly costly.

  • PSG: Safonov - Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Digne - Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz - Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Doue
  • FC Barcelona: Garcia - Expart, Cubarsi, Martin, Cancelo - Rodri, Pedri, Lopez - Yamal, Raphinha, Adeyemi

Recent Results

Both teams have been in excellent form in recent weeks. PSG are on a seven-game winning streak, scoring at least twice in six of those matches. Barcelona have also been impressive in attack. In their latest La Liga fixture, they thrashed Real Betis 5-2 before that, they had beaten Galatasaray 4-1 in the Champions League.

PSG - Recent matches

17.10.2026 - Strasbourg - PSG 1:3 (Ligue 1)
14.10.2026 - Manchester City - PSG 2:4 (Liga Mistrzów)
10.10.2026 - PSG - Le Mans 3:1 (Ligue 1)
20.09.2026 - Marsylia - PSG 1:2 (Ligue 1)
13.09.2026 - Brest - PSG 0:1 (Ligue 1)

FC Barcelona - Recent matches

17.10.2026 - Real Betis - FC Barcelona 2:5 (La Liga)
13.10.2026 - Galatasaray - FC Barcelona 1:4 (Liga Mistrzów)
10.10.2026 - FC Barcelona - Getafe 3:0 (La Liga)
19.09.2026 - Sevilla - FC Barcelona 1:3 (La Liga)
16.09.2026 - FC Barcelona - Racing Santander 7:2 (La Liga)

PSG vs FC Barcelona - Champions League match

Hansi Flick will be eager to settle the score with Luis Enrique after losing the two most recent meetings between their sides. PSG emerged victorious both at Camp Nou and at the Parc des Princes. Barcelona will travel to the French capital with significant defensive absences, which could prove decisive. Even when close to full strength, the Catalans have sometimes struggled to keep clean sheets, although their attacking output remains impressive. Barcelona have scored more goals than PSG in their recent matches, but stopping a resurgent Parisian side will be a major challenge. PSG have a deep squad capable of maintaining a high level even when making changes to the starting lineup.

Broadcast

PSG vs FC Barcelona will be played on Tuesday, 20 October, at the Parc des Princes in Paris, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 PM UK time (BST). Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on the relevant Champions League broadcast platform, subject to subscription.