It is a battle between the winners of Ligue 1 and the Premier League in the Champions League final, as Paris Saint-Germain take on Arsenal in Budapest this Saturday.
The Gunners are looking to win this competition for the very first time, a feat achieved by PSG last season courtesy of a 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan.
Arsenal’s last final was way back in 2006, when Arsene Wenger’s spirited side were eventually beaten 2-1 by Barcelona.
Can Mikel Arteta end the long wait for Champions League success? Or will Luis Enrique join a pantheon of greats in winning back-to-back titles?
We will soon find out, but first here is our full sports betting preview for Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal, in which we have picked out some more tips based on NetBet’s latest Champions League odds.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal Preview
PSG are making a habit of facing Premier League opposition in the latter rounds of the Champions League.
Last season, Enrique’s men beat Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal en route to lifting the famous trophy.
And this term, PSG have already thrashed Chelsea (8-2 on aggregate) and Liverpool (4-0 on aggregate), before edging past Bayern Munich (6-5 on aggregate) in an iconic semi-final tie.
The Parisians lost 2-1 to Paris FC on the weekend, though had already wrapped up the Ligue 1 title courtesy of a 2-0 win at Lens in the previous top-flight fixture.
For Arsenal, the road to the Champions League final saw them defeat Bayer Leverkusen, Sporting Lisbon and Atletico Madrid in the knockout rounds.
Arteta’s side were the dominant force in the League Phase, winning all eight of their matches to secure top spot.
And with confidence now coursing through the squad’s veins following Premier League title success, the Gunners look in great shape.
Last Sunday’s 2-1 win at Crystal Palace even allowed Arteta to rotate his squad, given the trophy had already been secured – which could prove to be a huge factor here.
The victory was also Arsenal’s fifth on the trot in the top flight, having previously beaten Newcastle (1-0), Fulham (3-0), West Ham (0-1) and Burnley (1-0).
With form behind them, the Gunners will look to avenge last season’s 3-1 aggregate defeat to PSG in the semi-finals.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal Odds
*All odds are subject to change
PSG arrive in Budapest as favourites, priced at 2.28 to claim the win. A victory for Arsenal in 90 minutes is at odds of 3.06, while the draw – which would send us to extra-time and possibly penalties – is 3.19.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Draw no bet – Paris Saint-Germain @ 1.60
While Arsenal are on a good run and fresh from a Premier League trophy lift, it is hard to look past PSG making it back-to-back Champions League crowns. Enrique’s side is brimming with world-class talent in all departments, particularly in attack. And even though star right-back Achraf Hakimi is a major doubt, Warren Zaire-Emery has proven he can slot in when required.
Anytime goalscorer – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia @ 3.10
Kvaratskhelia has lit up the Champions League this season with 10 goals from 15 matches. Four of those were scored against Chelsea and Liverpool, before a brilliant brace in the 5-4 win over Bayern in the semi-final first leg. And right-back is where Arsenal are weakest right now, with Ben White ruled out with injury and Jurrien Timber lacking match sharpness. It is all set up for another virtuoso display from arguably the best left winger on the planet.
Player to score or assist – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia @ 2.20
But if you wish to take less of a risk with a Kvaratskhelia-themed selection, this pick looks perfect – as he also excels as a creator. The Georgian star has seven assists in the competition to go with his 10 goals, and he provided the cross for Ousmane Dembele’s crucial strike at the Allianz Arena vs Bayern.
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