The UEFA Champions league takes center stage this week and after seeing the draws our attention will be on group C. Which is comprised of teams from England, Italy, Francei.eParis Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Napoli, and Red star Belgrade.
All teams in this group have good goal scoring potential and the aim would be to outscore any opponent. As each attack look goal hungry.
Paris Saint-Germain
The French champions are the favorites to top this group. Although this team has never won the prestigious European Cup/Champions league, they did reach the semi final of the competition 1994 /1995, where they lost to AC Milan.
Goal scoring
PSG’s desperation to get their hands on the champion’s league trophy increases with each passing season. Despite huge amounts spent in the transfer market, they haven’t been able to make it past the quarter final stage.
In 2017/2018 they netted 29 time. As they went on to smash the record for most goals scored in a single champion’s league group stage campaign.
Strength and Weaknesses
This team has depth in quality in almost every department, and with KylianMbappe and Neymar upfront the squad happens to be one of the strongest on the overall.
In terms of weaknesses, these are not easily identifiable. Other than a couple of injuries here and there which is a natural occurrence.
STATISTICS
The French champions managed to keep a clean sheet in just 6 of their last 20 Uefa champions league fixture.
100% of PSG’s last 15 fixtures have seen over 2.5 goals
They only failed to score in 1 of their last 22 champion’s league fixture.
LIVERPOOL
After finishing fourth in the previously concluded premier league season, and 5 points ahead of Chelsea who finished 5th.
The five time champions league winners (1977, 1978, 1981, 1984 and 2005) and three times runners up in 1985, 2007 and most recently in 2018. They would be vying for top spot in group C, so as to get a fair draw in the next round. The last campaign saw them become the surprise package as they carved their way to the final. With the help of a very talented attack lineup
GOAL SCORING
The Merseyside reds scored 47 times in total during the last campaign. Creating a record for the most goals scored in a single champion’s league season.
With the current style of play of the team and the attacking options available shows a huge progress.Liverpool supporters are optimistic of a silverware this time out.
STRENGHT AND WEAKNESSES
Playing against Liverpool can be very stressful due to their high pressing style of play. Once they get the ball upfront the trio of Mane, Salah and Firminho. This trio is right now the most feared in Europe.
On the flip side Jorgen Klopps philosophy is a tasking one and sometimes leaves the exhausted. This could be a problem considering the number of competitions they would be partaking in.
STATISTICS
The meyserside outfit have conceded 9 goals in their last three champions league encounters.
They have also only failed to score in just 1 of their last 17 champion’s league games.
Liverpool are also unbeaten in their last 8 champion’s league matches.
SUMMARY
Looking at the above characteristics of both teams you would also agree that there isn’t going to be easy to top. In terms of goals though, this is the group to watch.
Prediction Pick
Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals
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