PSG welcome Arsenal in a huge European night for both teams. The winner of the tie, which will be decided tonight will face Inter Milan in the Champions League final. I have a four-selection bet builder which looks great on paper, I’m tipping Both Teams to Receive a Card, Timber to Commit 1+ Fouls, Saka 1+ Shots and Double Chance: PSG or draw at 1.95.
Both Teams To Receive A Card
This tie has already showed a lot of aggression with both sides picking up two yellow cards each in the first leg. Achraf Hakimi and Joao Neves were booked for PSG, while Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka for Arsenal also had their names taken. The Gunners average 1.8 yellow cards per game in the Champions League, a stat that increases away from home.
PSG are also not shy of bookings, collecting two yellows against Strasbourg and three when they faced Nice in recent domestic fixtures. This first leg of our bet builder looks like a great shout.
Timber To Commit 1+ Fouls
The Dutch defender has racked up 18 fouls in the Champions League so far, an average of 1.5 per match. His last outing against PSG saw him commit four fouls in just the first half, struggling particularly with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s pace and skill. He also committed five fouls in Arsenal’s away game at Real Madrid. With Timber likely to face similar pressure in Paris, backing him for at least one foul seems highly likely.
Saka 1+ Shots
Bukayo Saka is a key outlet for Arsenal’s attack. In Europe, his shot stats are consistently higher than in domestic competitions, averaging 1.5 shots per game in the Champions League compared to just 1 in the Premier League. He’s only failed to register a shot twice this league season and both occasions were when he started on the bench.
He has also managed at least two shots in all of Arsenal’s away Champions League games this campaign. With five goals in eight European games, expect Saka to get involved in everything Arsenal do going forward as they attempt to turn the tie around.
Double Chance: PSG or Draw
PSG carry a 1-0 lead into this crucial second leg and with it being at home they have every reason to feel confident. Arsenal’s domestic form has been poor losing 2-1 to Bournemouth at the Emirates last weekend and claiming just one league win in their last five matches.
PSG have also been inconsistent with two wins in their last five, but home advantage in a European semi-final could be huge. Arsenal will need to attack, which could play into PSG’s hands on the break. With the French side only needing to avoid a loss in this double chance selection, it looks like a great pick. If last night’s game involving Inter Milan’s 4-3 win against Barcelona is anything to go by, you won’t want to miss PSG vs Arsenal tonight!
