Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain

A place in the Champions League quarter-finals is on the line as Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain lock horns in the second leg of their last-16 tie at Anfield.

Liverpool scored from their only shot on goal to beat PSG 1-0 in the first leg despite facing nearly 30 shots themselves, setting one foot in the quarter-finals. History firmly backs the Reds to advance as they’ve progressed from all 37 previous two-legged European ties when winning the first leg away from home. Furthermore, Arne Slot’s charges have emerged victorious from their last five home matches in major UEFA competitions against French visitors. Liverpool retained a feel-good factor at the weekend with a 3-1 comeback win against Premier League basement boys Southampton to all but seal a record-equaling 20th title. Further confidence comes from the fact the Merseyside giants have netted precisely two goals in eight of their last nine Champions League home games.

On the other hand, Paris Saint-Germain must buck a disastrous trend that saw French sides go winless on their last 15 visits to England (D1, L14) to turn this tie on its head. Les Parisiens head into proceedings on a four-game losing run on these shores but remain confident of halting that streak after thumping Rennes 4-1 at the weekend. Moreover, they’re no strangers to pulling off Champions League comebacks, progressing from two out of their last five knockout two-legged ties after losing the first leg. They did so against Barcelona last season, yet it was their first success after seven failed attempts beforehand.