Two of the toughest teams in Europe will reignite their rivalry when Arsenal host Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals on Tuesday. The Gunners defeated PSG 2-0 in the UCL group stage last October and are entering Tuesday`s match on a 12-game unbeaten streak across all competitions. Meanwhile, the Parisians are looking to take down another Premier League squad after booting Liverpool and Aston Villa from the competition.
Kickoff from Emirates Stadium in London is set for 3 p.m. ET. The latest Arsenal vs. PSG odds list Arsenal as the +115 favorites (risk $100 to win $110) on the 90-minute money line, with PSG as the +235 underdogs. A draw is priced at +245, and the over/under for total goals is 2.5.
Before locking in any PSG vs. Arsenal picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say. Here are Green`s Champions League picks and predictions for Arsenal vs. PSG on Tuesday:
Both teams to score (-135)
Green explains that both teams pack an offensive punch but haven`t been as strong on defense. He stated, “Arsenal have more than enough firepower to score against PSG, who have kept just one clean sheet in their last eight matches.” However, he noted defensive concerns for Arsenal, saying, “defender William Saliba has been error-prone of late, and Jakub Kiwior is not as strong as Gabriel Magalhães, so Arsenal may struggle to contain Desiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes.”
Arsenal to win (+115)
Despite facing potential injuries, Green believes Mike Arteta`s side can secure a victory in the initial leg. He highlighted Arsenal`s strong home performance against Real Madrid, where they won 3-0, leading to a 5-1 aggregate series win. Green anticipates Arsenal will be eager to win the first leg at home before the return match in France next week.
