PSG v Benfica: Superstars aren't scoring freely

Paris St-Germain 1.434/9 v Benfica 8.27/1; The Draw 5.59/2
Tuesday 11 October, 20:00
Live on BT Sport 4

Unbeaten teams face off again

PSG have the chance to take control in Group H when they host Benfica on Tuesday night.

A week ago PSG took the lead away in Lisbon through Lionel Messi, only for an own goal by Danilo Pereira to level the scores. Neymar hit the bar in the second-half, but the score remained 1-1.

That leaves both teams tied on seven points, occupying the qualifying positions for the knockout stages of the Champions League. They have both won their matches against Juventus and Maccabi Haifa and hold a four point lead over the third placed Italians.

Following the draw last week, PSG were held again on Saturday, with Reims limiting them to a 0-0 draw. Benfica got back to winning ways with a 4-2 win over Rio Ave, which means that they are unbeaten in 16 games this season (W14 D2). PSG are unbeaten in 14 (W11 D3) and will be hoping that their home advantage will be enough to take three points in this encounter.

PSG games have seen few goals of late

PSG are the favourites at 1.434/9, with the draw at 5.59/2 and Benfica at 8.27/1.

Having held PSG to a draw last week and given their lengthy unbeaten run, which includes an away win at Juventus, these odds seem a little harsh on Benfica. Ultimately the talent that PSG possess means that we have to assume that they'll win this, so it's a question of finding a method that adds some value.

For all the attacking talent that PSG possess, their games have seen relatively few goals over recent weeks. Only one of their last ten games have seen four goals or more and you can back a PSG win and under 3.5 goals at 2.56/4.