Matchday 8 of the 2024/25 Champions League group stage between Stuttgart (Germany) and PSG (France) will take place on January 29 at the MHP Arena. Stuttgart vs. PSG: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Stuttgart
In the last round, Sebastian Hoeneß's side defeated Slovan Bratislava 3-1. This result extended the club's uncompromising streak to five matches in the Champions League (3 wins, 2 losses). Heading into Matchday 8, the team is 24th in the standings with 10 points. Notably, Stuttgart has yet to secure a spot in the Champions League playoffs. To achieve this, the club must avoid defeat against the Parisians.
Main defender Anthony Rouault will miss the game due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Forward El Bilal Touré and defender Dan-Axel Zagadou continue to recover from injuries. Additionally, according to Champions League regulations, forward Jacob Bruun Larsen will not be able to assist the team in the upcoming game.
- Both teams have scored at least twice in regular time in the club's previous four Champions League matches.
- Stuttgart has not scored more than one goal in 90 minutes in 5 of their last 7 matches in this tournament.
- The first half ended in a draw in 5 of the team's last 7 Champions League games.
PSG
In Matchday 7, Luis Enrique's side defeated Manchester City 4-2. This victory was PSG's third in the Champions League group stage, with the club also suffering three losses and one draw in other matches. The team is currently 22nd in the standings and has yet to secure a playoff spot. Notably, PSG only needs a draw to reach the Round of 16.
Main defender Nuno Mendes will miss the game due to an accumulation of yellow cards, and forward Ibrahima Mbaye continues to recover from injury. It is worth noting that, according to tournament regulations, forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will not be able to assist the team in the Champions League group stage.
- The club has not scored more than one goal in regular time in 7 of their last 9 matches in this European competition.
- PSG conceded first in 8 of their last 11 Champions League games in 90 minutes.
- No more than three goals have been scored in regular time in 8 of the team's last 9 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineups for Stuttgart vs. PSG
Stuttgart (4-4-2): Fabian Bredlow – Josha Vagnoman, Ameen Al-Dakhil, Jeff Chabot, Maximilian Mittelstädt – Enzo Millot, Atakan Karazor, Angelo Stiller, Jamie Leweling – Deniz Undav, Ermedin Demirovic.
PSG (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma – Achraf Hakimi, William Pacho, Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez – João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz – Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Gonçalo Ramos.
Referee: Davide Massa (Italy)
Matches – 8 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 22;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.7;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 17;
Penalties – 13%.
Stuttgart vs. PSG: Match Prediction
Stuttgart regularly finds the back of the net in Champions League matches, scoring in 6 of their last 7 games in this tournament. During this stretch, Sebastian Hoeneß's side only failed to breach Atalanta's defense. However, Stuttgart's defense cannot be considered reliable, as they have conceded in their last four group stage games, even against modest opponents like Red Star Belgrade (1-5), Young Boys (5-1), and Slovan Bratislava (3-1).
PSG also frequently makes defensive errors, failing to keep a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches in this European competition. During this period, only Salzburg (3-0), currently among the bottom three, failed to score against the Parisians. Meanwhile, Luis Enrique's side has no issues in attack, scoring in 4 of their last 5 Champions League matches.
I expect both teams to be proactive and exchange goals. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
