PSG vs Newcastle United Match Preview

PSG

PSG were defeated in their last group stage match, losing 2-1 to Milan on the road. They are second in the group on six points, currently in position for a place in the knockout stage, and a win here could even secure their spot for the last 16 of the competition.

In their last six matches in all competitions, PSG have won five and lost one. They scored 18 and conceded six over that stretch, scoring first in all six contests.

PSG has two crucial missing players in their defensive line, the captain of the team Marquinhos got an injury on Friday and will miss this one, as well as defensive midfielder Zaire-Emery who is also injured and will miss a whole month.

Newcastle United

Newcastle slumped 2-0 against Borussia Dortmund on the road in their last group stage match. Newcastle's four points place them fourth in line to be eliminated from European competition. So a three-pointer tonight is required for the ‘The Magpies’ to keep their qualification chances alive.

Newcastle have won three, drawn one and lost two in their last six matches in all competitions. They scored 10 and conceded seven over that period, netting first in four of the six.

There are important missing players for Newcastle, and most of them have significant gameplay time. Burn, Longstaff, Tonali, Anderson, Murphy, Barnes, and Wilson are among them.

PSG vs Newcastle United History & Statistics

• Newcastle won the first group stage meeting between the clubs 4-1 at St. James' Park on 4 October.

• PSG have won each of their two previous Champions League contests on home soil this season and they are coming from a six-match home winning streak in all competitions.

• PSG have scored in each of their four Champions League contests this season.

• There have been three or more goals scored in each of PSG's last nine games. All of them had a minimum of one first-half goal.

• Newcastle have one draw and one loss away from St. James' Park in the competition this season in two contests.