Paris Saint-Germain vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction 19.09.2023

• Competition: UEFA Champions League - Group F
• Date: Tuesday, 19th, September 2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC +1 / 21.00 CEST
• Venue: Parc des Princes (Paris)

Tuesday marks the commencement of the UEFA Champions League group stage, and the Parc des Princes will be the epicenter of excitement as Paris Saint-Germain takes on Borussia Dortmund from the Bundesliga in what promises to be a captivating clash.

The Parisian club, despite all efforts and significant investments from wealthy Arab owners, has yet to achieve its main goal. More than a decade ago, it was clear that PSG was building a team that was supposed to dominate football not only in France but also in Europe. The domestic league, known as Ligue 1, has never been a challenge for them as they have won it nine times in the past 11 seasons, including the last campaign when they finished just two points ahead of RC Lens. Despite their domestic dominance, Parisians are still in pursuit of the "big-eared trophy", and many doubt it will happen this season, especially after the departures of Messi and Neymar.

Dortmund lost the Bundesliga title in an incredible fashion last season, and their fans probably still have nightmares about the final Bundesliga matchday when they played a dramatic 2-2 draw against Mainz. The last time they won the German championship was in 2012, and since then, they have finished as runners-up nine times behind the unstoppable Bayern Munich. As for the Champions League, their last opportunity to win the "big-eared" trophy was in 2013 when they were also defeated by the Munich giants in the final with a score of 1-2. The current squad of Borussia doesn't instill great optimism in the "group of death," but they should certainly not be underestimated.

Paris Saint-Germain vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips: BTTS

PSG's season start, post the departures of Neymar and Lionel Messi, has been marked by uncertainty, and over the weekend, they suffered a surprising 2-3 defeat to OGC Nice, marking their first Ligue 1 setback after two wins and two draws. Without Kylian on the field, it seems that Parisians' results would have been even worse, considering Mbappe has contributed seven out of the total 10 goals scored by PSG. While the attack with the 24-year-old superstar is shining, the defense remains a vulnerable point, as they haven't kept a clean sheet since the opening 0-0 draw with Lorient, conceding six goals in the meantime.

Shocking 2-2 draws against newly-promoted Heidenheim and a 1-1 stalemate against Bochum cast a shadow over Dortmund's promising start in the Bundesliga. Nevertheless, Borussia managed to brighten their fans' spirits and build momentum ahead of their Paris trip with a remarkable 4-2 away victory over Freiburg on the weekend, keeping their unbeaten record intact in the 2023-24 season (W3, D2). Similar to PSG, the black and yellows have also shown defensive frailties, keeping a clean sheet only once in their opening five matches across all competitions.

With both squads featuring potent offensive firepower but struggling defensively in the early stages of the season, we foresee both teams having no trouble lighting up the scoreboard in what holds the promise of an enthralling clash.