PSG vs Arsenal tips and predictions: Kvaratskhelia to lead hosts to Champions League final

PSG state of play

Paris Saint-Germain hold a slender advantage after Ousmane Dembele's early effort was the only goal in last week's first leg. 

Luis Enrique's outfit were the first team to beat Arsenal at the Emirates stadium in this season's Champions League and could have taken a healthier lead to the Parc des Princes but for some wayward finishing. 

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The Ligue 1 title is already in the bag so PSG are focused on becoming European kings and Luis Enrique was able to rest the majority of his stars for last Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Strasbourg. 

We’ve got full Champions League betting tips for both matches with some quick-fire predictions, but stick around for a detailed breakdown and best bets ahead of PSG vs Arsenal. 

Arsenal state of play

Arsenal are targeting a famous comeback in their bid to reach the Champions League for the first time since 2006. 

Mikel Arteta should take heart from the fact his side created opportunities to score in the first leg and the return of Thomas Partey from suspension gives the Gunners a greater chance of dominating the midfield. 

Arsenal will need to win for the first time in four games if they are to keep their title dreams alive, as last Saturday's 2-1 league defeat to Bournemouth continued their recent poor form. 

Key talking point: Arsenal face tough task keeping PSG quiet

Parc des Princes has been entertainment central in this season's Champions League, with 24 goals being scored in seven matches.

PSG won four of those and should fancy their chances of converting their advantage from the first leg as they appeared to have Arsenal's number in transitions last Tuesday. 

The Gunners need to score and the potential is there for the match to turn into a basketball-style affair, which would suit PSG and their counter-attacking threats. 

Arsenal have kept just one clean sheet in six Champions League away games and it looks a tall order shutting out the hosts.

If PSG score as expected then the visitors will need at least two goals to take the tie to extra time, but Enrique's outfit have conceded twice or more just four times in all home matches this season. 

The first goal will be critical and Arsenal cannot afford a repeat of last week's slow start. 

FIRST’s top tip for PSG vs Arsenal

PSG & over 2.5 goals - 19/10 (Betway)

The hosts look the real deal and this selection has landed in three of PSG's last four Champions League home games. 

Extra tips

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to score or assist - 11/10 (Betway)

Kvaratskhelia has scored or assisted in two of his three Champions League appearances for PSG at home. He teed up Dembele for the first leg's only goal.

Gabriel Martinelli 1+ fouls committed - 4/5 (Betway)

A winning selection last week, Martinelli's likely to be busy with defensive duties once again and is averaging 1.16 fouls per 90 minutes in the Champions League. 

Booking points have been a growing market in football in recent years, with advanced strategies to get the upper hand in the card and fouls markets. 

Team news

Dembele's a major doubt after limping out of the first leg with a hamstring injury so Goncalo Ramos could start. 

Arsenal ace Partey is available after being suspended last Tuesday. Jurrien Timber should be fit, so too Riccardo Calafiori. But Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Jorginho remain sidelined. 

Arsenal vs PSG predicted lineups 

PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia (4-3-3)

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Martinelli (4-3-3)

Form guide (all competitions)

Arsenal: WWDWDWWDLL

PSG: WWWWLWDLWL

Odds correct at the time of writing.