Liverpool take on Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on Tuesday evening, so we simulated the clash to predict the final score.
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Updated 07:22, 11 Mar 2025
Liverpool's predicted XI vs PSG
Liverpool's predicted XI vs PSG(Image: EA Sports)
Liverpool will be looking to secure their spot in the next round of the Champions League when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16 second leg this evening.
A late Harvey Elliott strike saw Liverpool leave Paris with a 1-0 aggregate lead over PSG in the Champions League Round of 16, with a strong defensive performance ensuring that the Reds take an advantage into the second leg at Anfield later today. Spirits in Arne Slot's side are high as they extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 15 points with a 3-1 win over Southampton this weekend, but all attention now turns to the PSG clash midweek.
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Cody Gakpo has returned to training ahead of the Champions League clash, while Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton remain out. So, can Liverpool book their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals later today? We used EA FC 25 to get a score prediction.
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Liverpool vs PSG Champions League score predicted
To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 25 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.
We predict that Liverpool could line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez.
We predict that PSG could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Donnaruma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola.
As in Paris, it was PSG who started on top, and just seven minutes in, they took the lead when Alisson could only parry a close-range shot into the path of Ousmane Dembele for a simple tap-in. The visitors had their tails up after going in front early on, but with just their third shot of the game, Liverpool managed to draw level.
Trent Alexander-Arnold made it 1-1
Trent Alexander-Arnold made it 1-1(Image: EA Sports)
A turnover in possession saw Alexis Mac Allister lead the Liverpool attack, with the midfielder threading an inch-perfect pass through for Darwin Nunez to chase. One-on-one, the striker's shot was saved, but Trent Alexander-Arnold was the quickest to react as he pounced on the loose ball to fire into an empty net.
A fiery first half saw both sides pick up three yellow cards, with both 'keepers making a handful of saves in an end-to-end affair. With PSG pushing more bodies forward in the second half, this allowed the Reds more chances on the break, and in the 67th minute, Liverpool turned the game on its head to go a goal ahead.
Darwin Nunez made it 2-1 to Liverpool
Darwin Nunez made it 2-1 to Liverpool(Image: EA Sports)
Similarly to the first, Mac Allister won back possession in midfield before playing a long ball forward for Nunez. The striker did well to hold off Marquinhos and break into the box, but this time the Uruguayan was clinical as he found the top corner to make it 2-1.
Needing two goals to take the game to extra-time, PSG threw everyone forward in the closing stages, but Alisson was immense once again, making big saves to deny Goncalo Ramos and Joao Neves to ensure Slot's side advanced to the next round.
EA FC 25 predicted final score: Liverpool 2-1 Paris Saint-Germain (Liverpool win 3-1 on aggregate)