Key Highlights
- The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League champions will face Bayer Leverkusen at the Bay Arena.
- PSG are currently leading their league standings and expected to win despite playing away.
- Odds for the match: Bayer Leverkusen +410; Draw +380; PSG -172.
- The game will be streamed live on Paramount+ with coverage also available on CBS Sports Network.
Match Overview and Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen, a formidable German side managed by Kasper Hjulmand, will host Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in an eagerly anticipated Champions League clash. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time and will be streamed live on Paramount+.
PSG, led by Luis Enrique, boasts a dominant performance both domestically and internationally.
The possible lineups have been outlined with Bayer Leverkusen fielding Mark Flekken in goal; Loic Bade, Robert Andrich, Edmond Tapsoba form the backline. Offensively, they feature Alejandro Grimaldo and Christian Kofane, supported by Ernest Poku and Jonas Hofmann.
PSG is expected to line up with Lucas Chevalier between the posts; Achraf Hakimi, Ilya Zabarnyi, Willian Pacho defend in front of Nuno Mendes. Midfielders Warren Zaire-Emery and Vítinha will support Goncalo Ramos and Bradley Barcola upfront.
Match Analysis and Prediction
The match between Bayer Leverkusen and PSG is set to be a thrilling encounter, with the reigning champions expected to secure victory. Despite the challenging away fixture in Germany, PSG’s dominance on both domestic and European fronts suggests they have the edge. The team’s current lead in Ligue 1 by one point over Olympique Marseille further underscores their form.
According to various sports analysts, the prediction leans towards a favorable outcome for PSG with an expected scoreline of 2-1 against Bayer Leverkusen. This analysis is based on PSG’s recent performance and the overall strength of their squad compared to Leverkusen’s lineup.
Viewing Information and Schedule
All action from UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 can be caught live through Paramount+, with select matches also covered by CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network. The day’s coverage kicks off with “Champions League Matchday” at 12 p.m., followed by pre-match shows, late-night analysis, and post-game discussions throughout the day.
The full schedule for Tuesday, October 21 is as follows:
- Barcelona vs. Olympiacos – 12:45 p.m.
ET
- Kairat vs. Pafos – 12:45 p.m. ET
- Newcastle United vs.
Benfica – 3 p.m. ET (live on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network)
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. Paris Saint-Germain – 3 p.m.
ET (live on Paramount+)
- Union Saint-Gilloise vs. Inter – 3 p.m. ET
- Copenhagen vs.
Borussia Dortmund – 3 p.m. ET
- Villarreal vs. Manchester City – 3 p.m.
ET
- Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid – 3 p.m. ET (live on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network)
