PSG v Newcastle Balance Builder

Ousmane Dembele was far from his best in the reverse fixture, yet still had 3 shots, 1 on target.

Adept on both feet, with the ability to come inside or take his opponent down the line, he’s a real threat – especially up against an inexperienced opponent in either Lewis Hall or Tino Livramento.

Dembele has averaged 2.54 shots/90 domestically this season.

Across his 4 Champions League appearances, he’s had 12 shots.

I’d expect PSG to be in the ascendancy for large periods of the game, with Dembele having plenty of chances to get these numbers.

Kolo-Muani isn’t a player I’m overly convinced by. Best known for not taking that golden chance in the World Cup final, his time at PSG has been far from special so far.

Often clumsy and overly assertive in his physicality, he gives away plenty of fouls.

Domestically, he’s averaged a massive 2.62 fouls/90, the highest fo anyone in the PSG team who’s had significant minutes.

He’s made at least 1 foul in each of his Champions League games so far.

Gordon wears his heart on his sleeve. He’s aggressive in his pressing and loves getting stuck in.

He’s averaged 1.02 fouls/90 in the Premier League this season.

He comitted a foul in the first leg and was fouled 4 times in return.

Although he’ll cause problems for Hakimi, he’s also got to be very aware of the Moroccan’s attacking threat.

Hakimi averages over 2.3 shots per 90 in this PSG side, and is a real outlet to augment their raids forward. Gordon works hard, and he’ll need to.

Hakimi draws 1.39 fouls/90, and Ousmane Dembele draws a hefty 2.09, the highest in the side except from Kolo-Muani.

As I’ve said, I expect The Toon to be on the back foot for large periods tonight. With PSG looking for a big 3 points.

PSG average 6.23 SOT/90 domestically.

Even when they were poor at SJP, they still managed 2 shots on target.

Pope has made 3+ saves in 7 of his last 8 games and he had to make 6 in their last Champions League away game agaisnt Dortmund, as well as 8 away to Bournemouth.

In fact, his number of saves increase massively on the road as Newcatsle face more pressure.

He’s averaged 2.50 saves at home, but that rises to 4.25 when Newcastle play away.