Two of the best clubs in the world will meet in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Bayern Munich, the champions of the Bundesliga, will take on Paris Saint-Germain, just one month removed from winning the Champions League, at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday.
PSG is a -155 favorite to advance and has +120 odds to win the match in regulation.
It’s really hard to say we’ve learned anything new about these two teams at the FIFA Club World Cup.
We knew that PSG and Bayern were among the best clubs in the world coming into the competition, and nothing has really changed.
They both had some terrific performances in their first four matches in the States, and they both had a slip-up against a big underdog.
Those kinds of results are to be expected in a tournament like this, so there was no real cause for concern, especially since both teams responded well in their following match.
There’s a ton of offensive talent on display in this match, but it’s the defensive side of the ball that is notable for these two clubs in this tournament.
PSG’s defense has been stupendous through the first four matches of the competition, allowing just one goal and 2.2 expected goals in four matches. Those are the best marks in the 32-team field.
Bayern’s defense hasn’t been as dominant, but they’re not far off. The Bavarians have conceded four goals and 3.0 xG in four matches.
There is very little that separates these two teams in this competition. Bayern and PSG both have game-breakers up front, they’re in terrific form on defense and they are well-organized outfits.
The Under 2.5 goals feels like the best bet on the board, but Bayern is also worth a play as a +200 underdog on the three-way moneyline in what is a coin flip.
The Plays: Under 2.5 goals (-185) | Bayern Munich (+200, BetMGM)
Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.