PSG vs Bayern Munich odds, prediction: French club favoured in meeting of European powers
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PSG have looked excellent for much of the tournament thus far bar a shock defeat at the hands of Botafogo. They have managed 10 goals without reply in their other three matches, most recently vanquishing Lionel Messi et al with a resounding 4-0 win over Inter Miami in the round of 16. Bayern have also won three and lost one so far, opening the tournament with an infamous 10-0 demolition of Auckland City in Ohio.
There are plenty of good omens for Bayern despite the immense quality of their opponents. They have won their last four games against PSG without conceding a goal and, stretching slightly further back, have six wins in the last seven meetings. On top of this, perhaps inevitably given how they opened the tournament, no side has more goals than Bayern at the Club World Cup – 16 after just four matches. Harry Kane already has three goals to his name here and will hope to add to his tally, especially if it means another trophy. Jamal Musiala's return from injury is simply an added bonus.
PSG seem to have finally discovered the winning formula after years of recruiting big names for huge fees with little cohesion. The Champions League run was one for the ages, a series of compelling matches that culminated in the best team in Europe deservedly securing the crown. It remains to be seen whether the French side can solidify their status by triumphing on the world stage.
Time: Saturday, 5 p.m. BST (noon ET)
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
PSG 2, Bayern 1
This one will surely be tight. Bayern's record against these opponents is enviable but, in a sense, this feels like an entirely new era for PSG. Their reputation as perennial underachievers outside of France was shattered by the 2025 Champions League heroics. Luis Enrique and his players will be unconcerned by any struggles against Bayern in the past. PSG made history last season by exorcising the demons of the past and one could see a similar story here with victory against a team that's proven to be a thorn in the side for years.
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