We’re in the thick of the UCL league phase now. Our first matches got underway on Tuesday, and now the defending UEFA Champions League trophy winners take the pitch on Wednesday. Paris Saint-Germain will begin their quest for back-to-back European trophies, starting with a showdown against Atalanta.
PSG are -210 favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook for this one, with a draw available at +370. If you favor an Atalanta upset, they are +550 on the moneyline. Let’s dig into a pick and prediction for PSG vs. Atalanta.
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PSG vs. Atalanta Prediction, Pick
Everything is going to plan for PSG. After capturing a Champions League title last year on top of their fourth straight Ligue 1 title, the French side is looking to secure more trophies this season. They’re off to a 4-0 start in domestic play, scoring 10 goals in four matches. Ousmane Dembélé is the superstar and possible Ballon d’Or winner who fuels their attack, but Bradley Barcola is sure making his case for stardom early in the year.
They’ll have an interesting time facing this Atalanta side. Off to a rocky start in Serie A, they have a host of young talent up and down the pitch. After finishing in the top five domestically for the last three seasons, they’ve gone younger with the hopes of building a winner down the line. This European season provides them with an opportunity to assess the readiness of this club against one of the top powers in Europe.
Atalanta has promise, but Paris Saint-Germain has results. This is an experienced and talented side that will contend for a repeat European trophy. Atalanta’s attacking-forward style can create a back-and-forth contest with an open pitch; the exact kind of match that favors the French side. Expect PSG to kick off their title defense in style.
