Verdict: PSG win
Best Odds: 1/2
Bookmaker: Luckster
With the UEFA Super Cup crown up for grabs on Wednesday night, all eyes will fall on the Stadio Friulia when PSG and Tottenham battle it out.
PSG
Starting with PSG, while Luis Enrique’s side might have suffered Club World Cup frustration back on July 13th as they fell to a shock 3-0 drumming against Premier League giants Chelsea, Les Parisiens have embarked on a record-breaking romp over the past 12 months. Storming their way to a maiden Champions League crown back in May as they claimed an iconic 5-0 romp against Inter Milan in Munich, the former Barcelona boss has seen his superstar squad gain a fearsome reputation from across the globe. Completing a famous silverware sweep, PSG will be looking to add yet another trophy to their stacked cabinet. Arguably cementing their spot as European football’s new poster boys, Enrique’s side have also continued to shine with their free-scoring performances in the final third.
PSG Team News
With growing speculation over a potential shock move away from the French capital this month, it remains to be seen if Gianluigi Donnarumma will feature on Wednesday night. However, completing a big-money switch from domestic rivals Lille last week, new recruit Lucas Chevalier could make his debut between the sticks.
Embarking on what was a sensational campaign at the Parc des Princes last season and billed as a leading Ballon d’Or contender, former Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele will play a leading role in the final third. Despite links over a potential move to Liverpool, Bradley Barcola should get some minutes.
Tottenham
As for Tottenham, while Ange Postecoglou might have guided Spurs to Europa League success back in May, that iconic night in Bilbao was not enough for him to keep his job. Appointing new boss Thomas Frank back in June and getting a new era underway in north London this summer, the Lilywhites have a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders. Slumping to an infamous 17th-place finish among England’s elite last season and only finishing one spot ahead of the relegation zone, Tottenham have also failed to find any real fluidity during their summer preparations. Signing off their pre-season plans with a nightmare 4-0 drumming against German giants Bayern Munich, the former Brentford boss will be bracing himself for a monumental challenge on Wednesday night.
Tottenham Team News
Picking a devastating ACL injury last week and now expected to miss a huge amount of the 2025/26 campaign, England international James Maddison will not play any part for the foreseeable future. Likewise, dealing with his own respective knee issue, Dejan Kulusevski will not travel to Italy in midweek.
Completing a £55million move from bitter domestic rivals West Ham this summer, Mohamed Kudus will start in the final third. In what promises to be a huge boost for Frank’s side, defensive talisman Cristian Romero will start at the back.
PSG vs Tottenham Key Factors to Consider
- Wednesday’s showdown at the Stadio Friulia will be the first competitive meeting between PSG and Tottenham.
- Including their iconic 5-0 Champions League final victory against Inter Milan on May 31st, PSG won their final five appearances across all competitions last season by an aggregate score of 17-3.
- Spurs remarkably collected just a single point from any of their final seven Premier League appearances last season.
- Shipping 65 Premier League goals last season, Tottenham held the fifth-worst defensive tally among England’s elite.
- Regarded as a leading Ballon d’Or contender, French superstar Ousmane Dembele registered 32 goals across all competitions.
Conclusion
Despite their Club World Cup frustration over in the United States last month, PSG will certainly be confident of claiming an immediate response here. Embarking on what was an historic silverware sweep last season, the reigning Champions League winners are rightfully pencilled in as a standout contender when they arrive in Italy on Wednesday night. Watching Tottenham sign off their summer preparations with a nightmare 4-0 drumming at the hands of Bayern Munich last week, Spurs couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge at the Stadio Friulia.
Verdict: PSG win
Best Odds: 1/2
Bookmaker: Luckster
