Liverpool vs PSG Match Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips and Possible Starting Lineups

Following a highly entertaining first leg, Liverpool and PSG are set to clash once again on Tuesday – this time under the lights at the legendary Anfield. With a slim one-goal lead, the Reds have the slight edge heading into the return fixture. But if the first leg taught us anything, it’s that PSG are far from out of this fight. A spot in the quarterfinals is still very much up for grabs, and this showdown promises to be another nail-biter.

Arne Slot and Liverpool fans must have felt like they got away with one in the first leg. PSG absolutely dominated, unleashing 27 shots and piling relentless pressure on the Reds. But Alisson was in god mode, pulling off nine stunning saves to keep the Parisians at bay—aside from a disallowed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia goal. Then, in classic footballing irony, Liverpool stole it at the death. With just their second shot of the entire game, Harvey Elliott fired home a late winner, securing what might go down as one of the most one-sided victories in Champions League history. 

But if that game was nerve-wracking, their next one wasn’t much easier. Against rock-bottom Southampton in the Premier League, Liverpool once again found themselves in trouble. They needed a second-half comeback to avoid embarrassment, with Mohamed Salah stepping up when it mattered most. The Egyptian slotted home two crucial penalties, ensuring the Reds stayed on course in their pursuit of a treble. With the stakes only getting higher, Salah will no doubt have a huge role to play if Liverpool want to keep their European dreams alive. 

Meanwhile, PSG head into the second leg with a crucial advantage—rest. With no domestic games over the weekend, Luis Enrique’s side has had a full week to recharge, a luxury that could make all the difference for a team that thrives on high-intensity pressing. Given how the first leg played out, that extra energy might be exactly what they need. Still, there’s no escaping the frustration that PSG fans must be feeling. It’s a story they’ve seen far too many times before. Year after year, they chase Champions League glory, only to stumble when it matters most. Whether it’s shocking collapses, wasted opportunities, or outright meltdowns, they always seem to find a way to let it slip. And that first-leg defeat to Liverpool? It felt like yet another chapter in their book of European heartbreaks. 

If PSG want to shake off their reputation as perennial underachievers, they need to start winning these games – the high-pressure, knockout clashes at legendary stadiums like Anfield. If they fail again, it’ll be the same old story. But if they rise to the occasion, they might just change the narrative once and for all. 

Liverpool vs PSG – Match Time, Date and Venue 

Date: 12th March 2025                     

Time: 1:30 AM (IST)                

Stadium: Anfield 

Location: Liverpool, England 

Liverpool’s Possible Starting XI 

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Elliott, Diaz; Nunez. 

PSG’s Possible Starting XI 

Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola. 

Liverpool vs PSG Fantasy Team 

Goalkeeper: Alisson (Liverpool)  

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool), Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Nuno Mendes (PSG)  

Midfielders: Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool), Vitinha (PSG), Alexis Mac Alister (Liverpool)  

Forwards: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG) 

Liverpool vs PSG – Fantasy Team Captain and Vice-Captain  

Choice 1: Mohamed Salah (C), Dominik Szoboszlai (VC)  

Choice 2: Ousmane Dembele (C), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (VC)  

Disclaimer:  

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision.