In Wednesday UCL action, PSG (2 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw) will visit RB Leipzig (0-3-0). The match is set to kick off at 4 p.m. ET and will be held at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany. Below, we preview the RB Leipzig vs. PSG odds and lines, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.
On Wednesday afternoon, PSG will cross the German border, looking to continue its dominance. PSG has won two straight UCL matches, defeating Man City 2-0 and RB Leipzig 3-2.
F Kylian Mbappé and F Lionel Messi are both doubtful, so PSG will likely lean on F Neymar as their lone trio of skilled attackers set to make an appearance.
As for Leipzig, they’ll be without four players, but they’ve managed some success in the UCL, having struggled to slow their opponent’s attack. Leipzig has averaged two goals per game but has given up 11 in 3 matches.
Leipzig has scored 21 in 10 Bundesliga matches, currently sitting in 8th place in the top German league and in last place in Group A.
RB Leipzig vs. PSG: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line: RB Leipzig +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | PSG +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Draw +280
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +115 | U: -145)
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Prediction
PSG 3, RB Leipzig 2
Money line (ML)
BET on PSG (+140) as they get a nice odds boost due to being on the road and also being down two key players.
Neymar and then players like M Angel di Maria and F Mauro Icardi should be able to still produce goals. It’s hard to quantify the impact of life without Messi and Mbappe, but Leizig has been that bad defensively in UCL action.
Also, PSG took down RB Leipzig and Man City in their last two matches, so they should be primed to continue their hot streak. Easily the best side in Ligue 1 action, expect PSG to come out on top despite being short-handed.
It’s really the only way to bet the money line.
Over/Under (O/U)
“LEAN” to the OVER 3.5 (+115) for a fraction of a unit.
The attacking prowess will still be alive, and Leipzig, while they are without key players, still have M Emil Forsberg and M Christopher Nkunku, both of which have four goals in Bundesliga action.
They will, however, be down D Lukas Klostermann, who has six starts on the season. His absence could hurt their already-weak defense. Down defenders and with attackers still present, RB Leipzig may force a score-heavy match.
With that in mind, I expect both sides to get on the board, but I think betting on more than three goals is always risky, especially without Mbappe or Messi.
Given the scenario, a small unit is a good move for the total.
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