PSG vs Bayern Champions League Prediction, team news, Starting XI

PSG vs Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in what promises to be a mouth-watering UEFA Champions League League Phase clash between two of Europe’s elite forces. 

Both Champions League teams sit level on nine points at the summit of the nascent league phase standings after three dominant victories apiece, separated only by Bayern’s superior goal difference. 

This high-stakes encounter represents a test of wills between PSG, the defending Champions League holders who won the 2024-25 competition by dismantling Inter Milan 5-0 in the final, and Bayern Munich, who have shattered European records with a historic 15-match winning streak to start the 2025-26 season – the first team ever to achieve this feat in any of Europe’s top five leagues.

Florian Wirtz starts for Liverpool; Trent Alexander-Arnold is on the bench for Real Madrid. Scott Murray has the full team news.

  • Live Score
    • PSG – 0
    • Bayern Munich – 2  (Diaz 4, 32)

​PSG vs Bayern Munich Match Information, Prediction, H2H, and Where to Watch

Bayern Munich Predicted XI

Paris Saint-Germain welcome Bayern Munich to the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with kickoff at 21:00 CET / 20:00 GMT / 3:00 PM ET.

This Matchday 4 Champions League League Phase clash represents the most significant test yet for both clubs, as defending champions PSG face the record-breakers Bayern Munich in a fixture that will go a long way to determining the trajectory of each team’s European campaign.

PSG’s Continental Dominance: The Parisians have showcased frightening attacking prowess in European competition, accumulating an extraordinary +8 goal difference in just three matches.

Their most dominant performance was against Bayer Leverkusen on October 22, where they crushed the German side 7-2 in a commanding victory that showcased their title-winning potential.

PSG’s recent European campaign has included wins over Barcelona (3-1) and Atalanta, although their domestic form has been less stable with one draw and one loss in Ligue 1, leaving them only two points ahead at the top of the French league.

Luis Enrique’s attacking system has been particularly effective with six different goal scorers contributing in the Leverkusen rout, demonstrating the depth and variety of PSG’s offensive options.

The Parisiens haven’t conceded more than three goals in any competition this season, suggesting tactical discipline underlying their entertainment-focused approach.

Bayern Munich’s Record-Breaking Form: Vincent Kompany’s Bayern side has transcended ordinary excellence, becoming the first team in the history of Europe’s top five leagues to win their opening 15 fixtures of a season.

Their Champions League record has been particularly impressive, with aggregate victories of 12-2 across three matches against Chelsea (3-1), Pafos (5-1), and Club Brugge (4-0), showcasing both attacking firepower and defensive solidity.

Bayern have conceded just two goals in the entire Champions League campaign – an elite defensive standard that suggests they’ve identified the optimal balance between offense and defense.

Remarkably, Bayern boast an unbeaten record of 51 straight matches in the Champions League group stage/league phase, with just three defeats across the entire period, indicating an almost uncanny ability to navigate the early tournament stages.

PSG Last 5 Matches

OpponentScoreResultCompetitionDate
Nice (H)1-0WLigue 1Oct 28, 2025
Lorient (A)1-1DLigue 1Oct 25, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen (A)7-2WUCL League PhaseOct 22, 2025
Nantes (H)2-0WLigue 1Oct 19, 2025
Barcelona (H)3-1WUCL League PhaseOct 16, 2025

Bayern Munich Last 5 Matches

OpponentScoreResultCompetitionDate
Bayer Leverkusen (H)3-0WBundesligaNov 1, 2025
Club Brugge (A)4-0WUCL League PhaseOct 19, 2025
Pafos (A)5-1WUCL League PhaseOct 8, 2025
Mainz (A)2-1WBundesligaOct 4, 2025
Chelsea (H)3-1WUCL League PhaseSep 18, 2025

Head to Head

The Bayern-PSG rivalry has developed into one of European football’s most compelling modern fixtures despite lacking traditional historical prestige, with 15 all-time meetings producing a thrilling narrative of changing dominance.

Significantly, no meeting between these teams has ever ended in a draw, indicating a fixture that consistently produces decisive results and tactical clarity.

All-Time Head to Head Record

Played Bayern Wins Draws PSG Wins
All-Time Meetings 15 8 0 7
Recent 8 Meetings 8 6 0 2
Goals For 13 7

Recent Head to Head

Played Bayern Wins Draws PSG Wins
Last 5 Meetings 5 3 0 2
Goals For 4 5
Last 4 Meetings in CL 4 4 0 0

Bayern’s dominance is stark, commanding an 8-7 all-time advantage while winning six of eight recent meetings. However, the narrative shifted dramatically during the summer when PSG defeated Bayern 2-0 in the Club World Cup quarter-finals, providing psychological redemption for their Champions League defeats.

Most concerning for Bayern is their remarkable record in Champions League contests specifically – they won their last four consecutive Champions League meetings, including the iconic 2019-20 final victory via Kingsley Coman’s header and two consecutive 1-0 victories in Paris during the 2021 and 2023 seasons.

Fascinatingly, PSG has endured their longest losing streak against any opponent in Champions League history – four consecutive defeats to Bayern – before breaking the curse just weeks ago in Dubai.

Current Team News

PSG Team News: Luis Enrique’s squad faces critical personnel absences that could impact their attacking configuration. Star winger Désiré Doué sits out through injury, forcing the tactical shift toward Bradley Barcola, who must step up on one of European football’s biggest stages. Defensive midfielder Ilya Zabarnyi is suspended following his dismissal in the 7-2 Leverkusen victory, removing a key component from their backline organization.

However, form player Ousmane Dembélé – the current Ballon d’Or holder and former Borussia Dortmund forward – represents one of PSG’s most dangerous threats with his pace and creativity.

Midfielder Fabián Ruiz has recently returned from injury and could earn a starting berth after appearing off the bench in the 1-0 Nice victory.

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma provides world-class shot-stopping ability and distribution, while the creative axis of Vitinha and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – instrumental to their 2024-25 title triumph – continue providing magic in midfield and attack.

Bayern Munich Team News: Injuries to key attacking personnel could prove decisive for Vincent Kompany’s plans. Jamal Musiala (ankle) and Alphonso Davies (knee) remain sidelined during rehabilitation, removing pace and creativity from Bayern’s attack. However, Bayern’s recruitment depth means their injury list rarely derails momentum, with Michael Olise and Luis Díaz among the fringe players capable of stepping into starting positions.

Striker Harry Kane continues his exceptional campaign in Bundesliga with 9 goals and 3 assists, operating effectively in multiple roles including an advanced number 10 position.

Leroy Sané provides dynamic wing play, while the defensive solidity of Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano anchors Bayern’s miserly defensive record. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, despite his age, has been imperious with just two goals conceded across the Champions League campaign.

Starting Lineups

Paris Saint-Germain Predicted XI (4-3-3):

  •  Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Zaire Emery; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola.
  • Subs: Neves, Mbaye, Ndjantou, Mayulu, Hernandez, Lee, Goncalo Ramos, Lucas Beraldo, Marin, Safonov.

Bayern Munich Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):

  • Neuer; Stanisic, Tah, Upamecano, Laimer; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane.
  • Subs: Ulreich, Urbig, Kim, Goretzka, Jackson, Bischof, Guerreiro, Boey, Karl.

Key Players

PSG Key Players:

  • Ousmane Dembélé: Ballon d’Or holder providing pace, dribbling, and creative threat from the wing
  • Kvaratskhelia: Georgian winger instrumental to PSG’s title success with 8 goals and 10 assists last season
  • Vitinha: Portuguese midfielder orchestrating possession and creative transitions, fundamental to PSG’s system

Bayern Munich Key Players:

  • Harry Kane: Elite striker leading the charge with 22 goals and 4 assists, operating flexibly in attack
  • Joshua Kimmich: Experienced midfielder commanding Bayern’s pressing and possession system
  • Manuel Neuer: Legendary goalkeeper maintaining elite performances with just 2 Champions League goals conceded.

Match Prediction

This encounter represents an immovable object meeting an unstoppable force, with both teams operating at near-peak efficiency levels.

Bayern’s historic 15-match winning streak and defensive impermeability (conceding just 2 Champions League goals) suggest overwhelming confidence, yet PSG’s attacking devastation (11 goals in 3 matches) and home advantage present formidable counter-threats.

Bayern’s historical Champions League dominance over PSG cannot be dismissed, yet the summer’s Club World Cup revenge and PSG’s devastating attacking form suggest genuine vulnerability in the record books. The Parisians’ home advantage could prove critical – both their previous Champions League defeats to Bayern occurred in Munich or neutral venues, suggesting the Parc des Princes environment holds psychological significance.

However, Bayern’s ruthless efficiency, defensive discipline, and record-breaking momentum across all competitions provide compelling evidence for an away victory despite historical patterns typically favoring the home side in such encounters.

  • Predicted Score: PSG 1-2 Bayern Munich
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