PSG vs Slovan Bratislava prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 9, 2026
In the 1st round of the Champions League league phase on September 9, 2026, PSG will face Slovan Bratislava. The visitors have nothing to lose and will attempt to pull off a major upset.
PSG vs Slovan Bratislava team news and expert analysis
The Parisian giants managed to retain their Champions League title and, overall, won every competition in 2025/2026 except the domestic cup. They began the new campaign with another trophy after beating Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup. However, they then lost to Lens in the French Super Cup before opening their Ligue 1 campaign with draws against Rennes and Lille. Their meeting with Monaco ended in defeat.
The Bratislava club have dominated their domestic scene in recent years. This time, with Yaya Touré as head coach, they also began with a string of victories, often by convincing margins — although they have now suffered two consecutive defeats. At the same time, they successfully navigated Champions League qualifying, overcoming Iberia 1999 (2-0 and 1-1), Mjällby (2-1 and 2-0), and Celje, progressing thanks to an extra-time goal after two 1-1 draws.
The defending champions are averaging 1.67 goals scored per match while conceding 2.0. Their Slovak opponents, meanwhile, have scored 2.5 goals per game and conceded just 0.83 domestically. In qualifying, the figures were less impressive but still strong at 1.67 scored and 0.67 conceded per match.
Head to Head matches: PSG vs Slovan Bratislava
The clubs met in the Europa League in 2011. The French side won narrowly at home after a goalless draw away.
The hosts are regarded as overwhelming favourites. However, there are enough question marks surrounding PSG, so we are backing over 3.5 total goals (odds – 1.60).
PSG vs Slovan Bratislava: key statistics and trends
- PSG have won one of their five matches
- 100% of PSG's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.67 goals per game
- Slovan Bratislava are unbeaten in Champions League qualifying
- 33% of Slovan Bratislava's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.33 goals per game
PSG vs Slovan Bratislava: Possible starting lineups
PSG play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Safonov - Zaïre-Emery, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi - Ruiz, Beraldo, Vitinha - Akliouche, Doué, Torres
Slovan Bratislava play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Takáč - Kružliak, Marković, Bajrić, Blackman - Pokorný, Martínez - Camara, Ibrahim, Barseghyan - Šporar
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