Champions League: Aston Villa vs PSG Leg 2 Odds, Analysis, & Picks

A spot in the Champions League semis is on the line on Tuesday when Aston Villa welcomes PSG to Villa Park for the second leg of the quarterfinals. The kick-off is scheduled for 3 PM ET. Paris ran riot on the English side in the return leg last week at the Parc des Princes, winning 3-1. Needless to say, they will have a clear advantage here, with the hosts needing quite the performance to turn around their fortunes. Read below for the Aston Villa vs PSG picks.

Odds provided by Sports Interaction.

Aston Villa vs PSG Odds

The visitors are a slim +115 favorite here, while Villa comes back at +210 at most soccer betting sites. The Over 2.5 goals is juiced considering four goals were scored in the opening tie in the French capital. This is only the second ever meeting between PSG and Aston Villa.

Aston Villa vs PSG Analysis

Villa has honestly been in phenomenal form lately, winning eight of their last nine games across all competitions. Their only defeat during that span came against PSG in the first leg. After the unfortunate result in France, Unai Emery’s men bounced back in a big way over the weekend, solidifying Southampton’s relegation with a 3-0 victory at St. Mary’s. 

While it took the Lions nearly 75 minutes to break the deadlock, Ollie Watkins bagged the first before Donyell Malen and John McGinn added the second and third. Sure, Villa hasn’t played the most difficult opponents as of late, but they’re still finding positive results, and that’s what matters most. Their attack is electric and will produce the goods. It simply comes down to slowing down PSG’s versatile frontline, who wreaked havoc last Wednesday.

Paris has already wrapped up the Ligue 1 title and continues to eye European glory, especially with Real Madrid facing an uphill battle in their two-legged tie against Arsenal. PSG looked brilliant against Villa a week ago, mustering up 29 shots in total, with 10 finding the target. While the visitors opened the scoring, the Parisiens quickly responded through youngster Desire Doue, who scored a stunning long range goal.

But, the bangers didn’t stop there. Georgian sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia proceeded to give PSG the lead with one of the best goals of this Champions League season. Nuno Mendes extended the Paris lead in injury time as well. They’re sitting in a prime position to progress here and simply just need to keep playing the consistent football they’ve been playing for the majority of the campaign.

Aston Villa vs PSG Injury News

Villa is in great shape heading into the second leg. Their only injury absence is Jamaican Leon Bailey, who is close to a return after missing substantial time. As for PSG, they do not have any health concerns. Captain Marquinhos will be back in the fold after serving a suspension last week.

Aston Villa vs PSG Picks

Yes, PSG has collapsed in second legs before, but I’m not expecting that to happen here. I do believe they will bring their best and grab another win, helping them progress to the last four of Europe’s most prized competition. Take the moneyline. It offers value.

Pick: PSG +115/Sports Interaction