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Paris Saint Germain v Barcelona
Paris Saint Germain
BarcelonaUEFA Champions League · TUE 20 OCT · Parc des Princes
The prediction on this page is exactly as published before kick-off. Match events and statistics come from the match and are corrected when the official figures change. Wrong calls are shown exactly like right ones.
- 0′Before kick-off: we said Paris Saint Germain win at 45%.
- 1′Much as we predicted: Paris Saint Germain was 45% before kick-off and our model makes it 45% now. 0–0 · 45–22–33
- 1′KICK-OFF Paris Saint Germain v Barcelona
- 18′🟨 YELLOW · 17' João Cancelo · Barcelona
- 20′SUBSTITUTION · 20' Paris Saint Germain · On: Ferrán Torres · Off: Ousmane Dembélé
- 28′SUBSTITUTION · 27' Barcelona · On: Fermín López · Off: Daniel Olmo Carvajal
- 39′38′: Désiré Doue on the scoresheet for Paris Saint Germain, making it 1–0. 1–0 · 69–19–11
- 39′⚽ GOAL · 38' Paris Saint Germain 1–0 Barcelona · Désiré Doue
- 39′OUR NUMBER MOVES UP · 39' Paris Saint Germain win: 45% at kick-off, 69% now
- 40′We published Paris Saint Germain at 45%. Our model now makes it 69%. 1–0 · 69–20–11
- 41′We published Paris Saint Germain at 45%. Our model now makes it 70%. 1–0 · 70–20–11
- 45′HALF-TIME Paris Saint Germain 1–0 Barcelona
- 46′SECOND HALF Paris Saint Germain 1–0 Barcelona
- 56′Paris Saint Germain have had 14 attempts to 8 and it is still 1–1. 1–1 · 34–38–27
- 56′Barcelona level it on 55′ through Xavi Espart. 1–1. 1–1 · 34–38–27
- 56′⚽ GOAL · 56' Paris Saint Germain 1–1 Barcelona
- 56′OUR NUMBER MOVES DOWN · 56' Paris Saint Germain win: 45% at kick-off, 34% now
- 57′Goals are coming at about the 3.7 we expected. 1–1 · 34–39–27
- 57′THE CALL SWINGS · 57' Draw is now our likeliest result at 39% (was Paris Saint Germain win 72%)
- 59′We said Paris Saint Germain at 45%. It is not going that way — our model now has it at 33%. 1–1 · 33–40–27
- 60′SUBSTITUTION · 59' Paris Saint Germain · On: Ilya Zabarnyi · Off: Marcos Aoás Corrêa
- 61′SUBSTITUTION · 59' Paris Saint Germain · On: Maghnes Akliouche · Off: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
- 61′SUBSTITUTION · 60' Barcelona · On: Karim Adeyemi · Off: Raphael Dias Belloli
- 61′SUBSTITUTION · 60' Barcelona · On: Pablo Martín Páez Gavira · Off: Pedri
- 61′SUBSTITUTION · 60' Barcelona · On: Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante · Off: Marc Bernal
- 66′We said Paris Saint Germain at 45%. It is not going that way — our model now has it at 29%. 1–1 · 29–47–24
- 72′OUR NUMBER MOVES DOWN · 72' Paris Saint Germain win: 45% at kick-off, 25% now
- 73′Lucas Hernández scores for Paris Saint Germain on 72′ — 2–1. 2–1 · 80–17–3
- 73′We published Paris Saint Germain at 45%. Our model now makes it 80%. 2–1 · 80–17–3
- 73′⚽ GOAL · 72' Paris Saint Germain 2–1 Barcelona · Lucas Hernández
- 73′OUR NUMBER MOVES UP · 73' Paris Saint Germain win: 45% at kick-off, 80% now
- 73′THE CALL SWINGS · 73' Paris Saint Germain win is now our likeliest result at 80% (was Draw 54%)
- 75′SUBSTITUTION · 74' Barcelona · On: Alejandro Balde · Off: Xavi Espart
- 79′We published Paris Saint Germain at 45%. Our model now makes it 85%. 2–1 · 85–14–2
- 79′OUR NUMBER MOVES UP · 79' Paris Saint Germain win: 45% at kick-off, 85% now
- 79′SUBSTITUTION · 78' Paris Saint Germain · On: Warren Zaire-Emery · Off: Lucas Hernández
- 79′SUBSTITUTION · 78' Paris Saint Germain · On: Senny Mayulu · Off: Désiré Doue
- 80′79′: Lamine Yamal on the scoresheet for Barcelona, making it 2–2. 2–2 · 17–69–14
- 80′We said Paris Saint Germain at 45%. It is not going that way — our model now has it at 17%. 2–2 · 17–69–14
- 80′19 shots for Paris Saint Germain, 13 the other way, and nothing between the sides on the scoreboard. 2–2 · 17–69–14
- 80′⚽ GOAL · 79' Paris Saint Germain 2–2 Barcelona · Lamine Yamal
- 80′OUR NUMBER MOVES DOWN · 80' Paris Saint Germain win: 45% at kick-off, 17% now
- 80′THE CALL SWINGS · 80' Draw is now our likeliest result at 69% (was Paris Saint Germain win 85%)
- 81′That is 5, and we only asked for 3.7 across ninety minutes. 3–2 · 87–12–1
- 81′⚽ GOAL · 81' Paris Saint Germain 3–2 Barcelona
- 81′OUR NUMBER MOVES UP · 81' Paris Saint Germain win: 45% at kick-off, 87% now
- 81′THE CALL SWINGS · 81' Paris Saint Germain win is now our likeliest result at 87% (was Draw 71%)
- 82′Paris Saint Germain ahead on 81′ through Vitinha. 3–2. 3–2 · 88–11–1
- 84′We published Paris Saint Germain at 45%. Our model now makes it 90%. 3–2 · 90–9–1
- 87′Fabián Ruiz scores for Paris Saint Germain on 86′ — 4–2. 4–2 · 100–0–0
- 87′⚽ GOAL · 86' Paris Saint Germain 4–2 Barcelona · Fabián Ruiz
- 87′OUR NUMBER MOVES UP · 87' Paris Saint Germain win: 45% at kick-off, over 99% now
- 88′We published Paris Saint Germain at 45%. Our model now makes it over 99%. 4–2 · 100–0–0
- 89′6 goals already, more than the 3.7 we expected for the whole match. 4–2 · 100–0–0
- FTFULL TIME Paris Saint Germain 4–2 Barcelona
- FTParis Saint Germain 4–2 Barcelona · Paris Saint Germain win: right · Over 2.5: right · Both to score: right · Over 1.5: right · Over 3.5: right · 1–1 exactly: wrong
What our live read said during the match, as it was said, with the score and our numbers for home–draw–away at that moment; and every alert we raised, with the minute. Nothing is written after the final whistle.
The match pulse
BEFORE KICK-OFF
Match outcome probability (%)
AI match analysis
Paris Saint Germain are favourites.
The Pitchside prediction: Paris Saint Germain 45%, draw 22%, Barcelona 33%. Over 2.5 goals 72%, both teams to score 71%.
Pre-match prediction
First published 14 Oct 04:28 · locked at kick-off
Paris Saint Germain win45%
Barcelona win33%Kick-offTUE 20 OCT · 20:00
RoundLeague stage · matchday 3
VenueParc des Princes
RefereeMichael Oliver
Match timeline
All events
Paris Saint GermainMIN
BarcelonaEvents will appear when the match starts.
Line-ups
Paris Saint Germain
4-3-3
Barcelona
4-2-3-1
Rest & schedule
Before kick-off · every competition we cover
Paris Saint Germain
Barcelona
Last match: 17 Oct · the French Ligue 1
Last match: 17 Oct · La Liga
Counted across every competition we cover, before kick-off. Friendlies are not counted.
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Paris Saint Germain
4-3-3
39 M. Safonov
2 A. Hakimi
5 Marquinhos
51 W. Pacho
21 L. Hernández
87 João Neves
17 Vitinha
8 Fabián Ruiz
14 D. Doué
10 O. Dembélé
7 K. Kvaratskhelia
Coach · Luis Enrique
Substitutes
11 · M. Akliouche
30 · L. Chevalier
12 · L. Digne
4 · Beraldo
27 · Pedro Fernández
22 · M. Godts
24 · Senny Mayulu
80 · Adam Mouak
47 · Quentin Ndjantou Mbitcha
9 · Ferran Torres
6 · I. Zabarnyi
33 · W. Zaïre-Emery
Barcelona
4-2-3-1
1 Joan García
12 X. Espart
5 Pau Cubarsí Paredes
18 Gerard Martín
2 João Cancelo
22 Marc Bernal
8 Pedri
10 Lamine Yamal
20 Dani Olmo
17 A. Gordon
11 Raphinha
Coach · H. Flick
Substitutes
3 · Alejandro Balde
41 · A. Campos
21 · F. de Jong
4 · B. Farinas
7 · Fermín
9 · Gabriel Jesus
6 · Gavi
25 · D. Livaković
16 · Rodri
13 · W. Szczęsny
29 · H. Abdelkarim
14 · K. Adeyemi
Match statistics
Match statistics aren’t available yet.
Line-ups
Paris Saint Germain
4-3-3
39 M. Safonov
2 A. Hakimi
5 Marquinhos
51 W. Pacho
21 L. Hernández
87 João Neves
17 Vitinha
8 Fabián Ruiz
14 D. Doué
10 O. Dembélé
7 K. Kvaratskhelia
Coach · Luis Enrique
Substitutes
11 · M. Akliouche
30 · L. Chevalier
12 · L. Digne
4 · Beraldo
27 · Pedro Fernández
22 · M. Godts
24 · Senny Mayulu
80 · Adam Mouak
47 · Quentin Ndjantou Mbitcha
9 · Ferran Torres
6 · I. Zabarnyi
33 · W. Zaïre-Emery
Barcelona
4-2-3-1
1 Joan García
12 X. Espart
5 Pau Cubarsí Paredes
18 Gerard Martín
2 João Cancelo
22 Marc Bernal
8 Pedri
10 Lamine Yamal
20 Dani Olmo
17 A. Gordon
11 Raphinha
Coach · H. Flick
Substitutes
3 · Alejandro Balde
41 · A. Campos
21 · F. de Jong
4 · B. Farinas
7 · Fermín
9 · Gabriel Jesus
6 · Gavi
25 · D. Livaković
16 · Rodri
13 · W. Szczęsny
29 · H. Abdelkarim
14 · K. Adeyemi
We make Paris Saint Germain a 45% chance to win. The market has them at 39%. We are 6 points more confident than the market. The model expects 2.0–1.7.
What the number rests on
Our modelBuilt from every result, recent matches counting most, with home advantage in it. Line-ups, injuries and rest are not in the number.
Published at 46%, 45% now. No bookmaker had priced it when we published; the market has it at 39% now.
| Market | Us | Market | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint Germain win | 45% | 39% | +6 |
| Draw | 22% | 22% | 0 |
| Barcelona win | 33% | 39% | −6 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 72% | 80% | −8 |
| Both teams to score | 71% | 79% | −8 |
| Over 1.5 goals | 89% | 91% | −2 |
| Over 3.5 goals | 51% | 63% | −12 |
| Paris Saint Germain or draw | 67% | 61% | +6 |
| Paris Saint Germain clean sheet | 18% | – | – |
| Barcelona clean sheet | 13% | – | – |
Every figure here is read off one scoreline distribution, so no two can contradict each other. The market is the median of 10 bookmakers, each with its margin stripped — what we are measured against, never an input to the model.
This is a probability, not a recommendation. We take no bets and hold no affiliate relationships with any gambling operator. Model 1.2 — Pitchside Lab's own model.
Head to head
3 meetings since 2021/22Every competition we cover, the latest meeting first.
Form · UEFA Champions League this season · since 9 Sept
PARIS SAINT GERMAIN
BARCELONA
The table
2026/27| # | TEAM | P | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 6 | Sporting CP | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 7 | Arsenal | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 8 | Real Madrid | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 9 | Real Betis | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 10 | Bayern München | 2 | +5 | 4 |
| 11 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 12 | Como | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 14 | Villarreal | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 15 | Atletico Madrid | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 16 | Club Brugge KV | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | Manchester City | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 18 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 19 | Lens | 2 | −1 | 3 |
| 20 | AEK Athens FC | 2 | −1 | 3 |
| 21 | RB Leipzig | 2 | −2 | 3 |
| 22 | Sabah FA | 2 | −2 | 3 |
| 23 | Feyenoord | 2 | −3 | 3 |
| 24 | Bodo/Glimt | 2 | −4 | 3 |
| 25 | AS Roma | 2 | −1 | 1 |
| 26 | PSV Eindhoven | 2 | −1 | 1 |
| 27 | Viking | 2 | −2 | 1 |
| 28 | Fenerbahçe | 2 | −6 | 1 |
| 29 | Inter | 2 | −2 | 0 |
| 30 | FC Porto | 2 | −3 | 0 |
| 31 | Slavia Praha | 2 | −3 | 0 |
| 32 | Napoli | 2 | −3 | 0 |
| 33 | Lask Linz | 2 | −4 | 0 |
| 34 | Lille | 2 | −4 | 0 |
| 35 | Galatasaray | 2 | −5 | 0 |
| 36 | Slovan Bratislava | 2 | −8 | 0 |
The competition's standings before kick-off.
Aston Villa
VfB Stuttgart
Liverpool
Sporting CP
Arsenal
Real Madrid
Real Betis
Bayern München
Shakhtar Donetsk
Como
Manchester United
Villarreal
Atletico Madrid
Club Brugge KV
Manchester City
Borussia Dortmund
Lens
AEK Athens FC
RB Leipzig
Sabah FA
Feyenoord
Bodo/Glimt
AS Roma
PSV Eindhoven
Viking
Fenerbahçe
Inter
FC Porto
Slavia Praha
Napoli
Lask Linz
Lille
Galatasaray
Slovan Bratislava