The highly anticipated Club World Cup quarter-final clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Bayern Munich is set to take place on July 5th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. This match is pivotal, with many considering the winner the favorite to lift the trophy on July 13.
PSG enters the match as the reigning European champions, having defeated Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final in Munich at the end of May. They are also the favorites to win the Club World Cup, with a 29% chance of taking the title. Their journey to the quarter-finals included dominant performances, such as a 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid and another 4-0 win against Inter Miami. However, they did stumble in the group stage, losing 1-0 to Botafogo. PSG's key players to watch include Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, and Désiré Doué, who have collectively scored over 80 goals this year.
Bayern Munich, though, should not be underestimated. They have a strong historical record against PSG, with 8 wins in 14 official matches. Bayern has won the last four meetings between the two clubs since 2021 in the UEFA Champions League. In their recent Club World Cup matches, Bayern Munich has displayed their attacking strength. Bayern earned their spot in the tournament by defeating Flamengo. Bayern's key player is Harry Kane, who has an impressive record of 109 goal involvements in 95 games. Bayern Munich's current form is excellent overall, with 25 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses in the Bundesliga this season. This performance places them first in the Bundesliga Table.
According to Opta's supercomputer, PSG has a 57.7% chance of beating Bayern, while Bayern has a 42.3% chance of reaching the semi-finals. The betting odds also favor PSG at +125, while Bayern is at +200.
Both teams apply intense pressure high up the pitch, with PSG recording 366 and Bayern 337 high-intensity pressures, which could lead to defensive errors. Given the attacking talent on both sides, a high-scoring match is anticipated.
The winner of this match will face a potentially tough semi-final opponent. PSG could face either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund, while Bayern could face Chelsea.
