PSG – Juventus

PSG will not be able to defeat Juventus

On Tuesday 6 September, PSG take on Juventus at home. The Parisian giants are quoted as the uncontested favourites for the central match of the day. The odds on Juventus are tending towards 10.00. PSG are off to a near perfect start in the French championship. New coach Christophe Galtier has significantly improved the team's discipline. PSG now doesn't just torment themselves in every Ligue 1 game, but tries to smash all opponents. It almost always works, but in games against weaker teams. In six rounds, PSG have suffered five defeats. Another matter is that problems immediately arise against quality opponents of an average level. The clearest example is Monaco. In Paris, Monegasque could easily claim victory, threatening the hosts on the counter-attack. PSG dominated the rest of the game, but their class superiority was also enormous. In fact, the game against Juventus is the first serious test at the top level. PSG have traditionally had problems between the leaders. Mbappe has been credited with a conflict with Neymar. The Brazilian was unexpectedly absent from the starting line-up in the last match. Juventus have no conflicts, but the quality of play is lacking. The Turin side have made little progress in the Italian league, although they have been waiting to bolster their starting line-up. Pogba's injury has taken its toll on the club. The Frenchman was regarded as a key player. As a result, he misses over a month. There are also questions about Massimiliano Allegri's style. In the last match against Fiorentina, the team hit the bar once. Even connoisseurs of defensive football no longer enjoy this kind of football. The frustrating thing is that such tactics do not translate into wins. Juventus have amassed a collection of three draws in five games. The opponents were not giants: Sampdoria, Roma and Fiorentina. In Paris, a clash between the two systems is looming. PSG will definitely play attacking at the top of the table, while the visitors will dry out the encounter as much as possible. The bookmakers do not believe in the visitors, but there are plenty of questions. PSG have not faced the big boys this season. Juventus can easily shut down defensively and operate on the counterattack in the style of Monaco. The performance has gone nowhere. The return of Di Maria is a big help to the visitors. The Argentine has made no secret of his special commitment to his former team. Juventus are unlikely to be thrashed in Paris. PSG are unlikely to be defeated in Paris. Neymar's enigmatic condition also reduces potential. On the plus side, Juventus have conceded just two goals in five games in the Italian league. PSG could be in for a nasty surprise.