A pair of European giants collide on Tuesday as Bayern Munich host Paris Saint-Germain for a Matchday 5 clash.
Each side lead their respective domestic leagues by six points, but now they must try to convert that success to the continental stage as neither have set the new-look Champions League alight thus far.
Bayern have won two matches and lost two, giving them six points and 17th-place in the standings. PSG have had an even rougher ride out of the gates as they've won just one match, losing one and drawing two as they sit on four points and are currently outside of the play-off spots.
Bayern Munich vs. PSG: Head-to-head and recent statistics
- All-time meetings: 13
- Bayern Munich wins: 7
- Draws: 0
- PSG wins: 6
Bayern hold a slight advantage in the head-to-head match-up, with seven wins of 13 all-time Champions League meetings.
There have been zero draws between the clubs, and the German side have won the last three matches.
Bayern Munich vs. PSG: Team news
Bayern Munich
- Injured: Hiroki Ito, Josip Stanisic, Joao Palhinha, Aleksandar Pavlovic
- Doubtful: None
- Suspended: Sven Ulreich
PSG
- Injured: Lucas Hernandez
- Doubtful: None
- Suspended: None
Bayern Munich vs. PSG: What the managers are saying
Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich
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“It is definitely not the weakest squad [PSG] in recent years. It’s a squad with incredible talent. Some of their players will play at a very high level in the coming years and maybe reach the level of the players mentioned, who are all-timers.
"The spaces between their lines are never big, their pressing is very aggressive and good. When they have the ball, they have a clear approach. As a team, they are really very good.”
Luis Enrique, PSG
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"It is very clear that we are two teams that are similar. We want to have the ball, we press very high... we have similar statistics."
"We are among the best teams with goal chances but there will only be one ball. And so one team will have to suffer. Them, or us.
"We'll probably have to go further against Bayern. Run more, raise the level, especially against Bayern at home."
Bayern Munich vs. PSG: Prediction
As PSG boss Luis Enrique stated, the teams are very similar in their approach and how they like to play the game, which would likely indicate a close outcome.
Both sides are in great form domestically, and both are in need of improved results in the Champions League as they look to advance to the next round. Given recent history and where the match will be played, Bayern will probably have the edge.
Prediction: Bayern 2-1 PSG