Will PSG take the lead from the first leg over the finish line?
On Thursday, Paris Saint-Germain will face BK Häcken in the Women’s Champions League. The roles seem to be quite clear beforehand, because while the hosts are one of the best teams in the competition, the visitors are somewhat surprisingly in the quarter-finals of the top flight. For this reason, the bookmakers’ odds clearly favor a home win between PSG and Häcken Damen
However, we shouldn’t underestimate the visiting team, as Mak Lind’s side were thoroughly convincing in the first leg and only lost 2-1 in the end. The Swedes showed great willpower and fought their way back into the match, especially after going 1-0 down. In the second half of the match, however, the French team stepped up the pace and deserved to win. That’s why the odds of the bookmakers clearly speak against an away win between PSG and Häcken Damen
We recommend betting on Tabitha Chawinga to score between PSG and Häcken Damen. The Paris striker is perhaps the best new signing of the season, as the Malawian international has already scored 36 times since moving to the French capital from Inter Milan. This makes her the top scorer in Joselyn Precheuer’s team. The best odds for this recommendation can be found at Bet365, probably the best-known bookmaker.
This Champions League match kicks off at 21:00 on Thursday at the Stade Georges Lefevre in Paris.
PSG – Statistics & current form
Paris Saint-Germain are not only one of the best teams in the world in men’s soccer, but also in women’s soccer. Nevertheless, Joselyn Precheur’s team first had to get through the qualifying round against Manchester United before their participation in the top flight was guaranteed. This was due to the fact that PSG “only” finished runners-up in the previous season, meaning that Olympique Lyon were guaranteed a place in the group stage of the Champions League
Difficult group stage
In a group featuring FC Bayern Munich, Ajax Amsterdam and AS Roma, it was not immediately clear which of the teams would come out on top. After six games, Paris had ten points to their name and therefore topped their group. However, their performance was not truly commanding, as with just three wins from six group games, there was still plenty of room for improvement. Other teams such as Chelsea, Barcelona and Lyon are therefore among the favorites for the title.
PSG have already played 13 home games this season, collecting 33 points and losing just two games at home. Joselyn Precheur’s team have scored 42 goals (⌀ 3.23) and have only failed to score twice. The women from Paris also conceded just eight goals at home. On the other hand, the hosts only managed to keep a clean sheet on five occasions, conceding at least one goal in just under 62% of their home matches. Incidentally, their only two defeats came against Bayern and Olympique Lyon
Wide-ranging offense
The French women’s offense has been virtually unstoppable this season, scoring 84 goals in 31 competitive matches (⌀ 2.71). In addition, Joselyn Precheur’s team have only failed to score three times and have found the back of the net in almost 90% of their matches. With Geyoro, Katoto, Chawinga, Baltimore, Karchoui, Vangsgaard and Martens, the hosts also have seven players with ten or more scoring points.
In addition to their offense, the French side’s defense also made a good impression, conceding just 26 goals this season (⌀ 0.84). Nevertheless, Joselyn Precheur’s team only kept a clean sheet ten times and conceded at least one goal in 68% of their competitive matches. It would therefore come as no surprise if the underdogs from Sweden were to score again in the second leg.
PPG’s expected line-up:
Kiedrzynek – Le Guilly, Gaetino, de Almeida, Samoura, Karchoui – Albert, Groenen, Geyoro – Chawinga, Baltimore
Injured and suspended PSG players:
No available information
Häcken Women – Statistics & current form
Since the season in the Scandinavian countries, and therefore also in Sweden, is not played across seasons, participation in the Champions League 23/24 is still the result of the 2022 season. As runners-up in Sweden’s top division, Mak Lind’s team, like PSG, had to enter the qualifying round. There, the Swedes beat FC Twente 4:3 on aggregate to secure their place in the top flight
The sensation
In a group with Chelsea , Real Madrid and Paris, the Swedes were the clear underdogs before the group stage began. In the end, however, coach Mak Lind’s team came out on top, picking up eleven points from six group matches. The only defeat came against the women from London, who are also among the favorites for the title this year. Their progression to the knockout round was therefore absolutely deserved.
Compared to Paris Saint-Germain’s home record, the visitors’ away record can almost keep up. Häcken have only lost two games away from home, picking up 43 points from 19 matches. Mak Lind’s team even remained unbeaten in the top flight and only lost to Hammarby IF and Djurgardens IF in the domestic league. The visiting team will therefore not be without a chance and will do everything in their power to upset the favorites
Promising youngster
Rosa Kafaji is only 20 years old and already one of the best players in the Swedish league. The attacking midfielder is also very dangerous and has already scored four goals in the top flight. The young Swede has even scored 24 times in all competitions, making her by far the most dangerous player in the ranks of BK Häcken FF. In December, the talented youngster even made her debut for the Swedish national team.
With 86 goals in 39 competitive matches (⌀ 2.21), the visitors’ offense is well on its way and capable of annoying any opponent. However, BK Häcken’s greatest strength lies in its defense, as Mak Lind’s team has only conceded 23 goals in 39 competitive matches this season (⌀ 0.59). The Swedes have also kept a clean sheet in the Champions League on three occasions and have made the Chelsea, Paris and Real attacks desperate.
Predicted line-up for Häcken Women:
Falk – Kosola, Rybrink, Luik, Wijk – Sorensen, Curmark, Bah, Kafaji, Anvegaard – Larisey
Injured and suspended players of Häcken Damen:
No available information
PSG – Häcken Women head-to-head / H2H record
The direct comparison of the two teams is quite clear and goes to the French team. PSG have won all three matches against Häcken so far, while the Swedes are still waiting for their first point. Before the first leg, the two teams had already met in the qualifying round of the Champions League in 2022. Back then, the visitors lost both games and were therefore deservedly eliminated. That’s why our prediction between PSG and Häcken Damen is clearly in favor of the home team
PSG – Häcken Ladies betting tip
Our betting tip between PSG and Häcken Damen is for the hosts to score in both halves. Especially in their own stadium, the French are hard to beat and should therefore dominate this game. In addition, Paris’ offense is extremely broad, making it almost impossible to defend Joselyn Precheur’s team for 90 minutes. We therefore expect a clear victory for the favorites
Alternatively, we recommend the odds for “both teams to score – yes” between PSG and Häcken Damen. This is primarily due to the fact that the hosts do not look particularly stable in defense and have conceded at least one goal in almost 68% of their competitive matches. As the Swedes have their backs to the wall after the 2-1 defeat in the first leg, the visitors will have to take more and more risks as the match progresses
