"Best odds: 1/2 The Parc des Princes will host one of the most decisive fixtures of matchday eight on Wednesday, as defending Champions League winners Paris Saint‑Germain meet Newcastle United with both clubs battling to secure a top‑eight finish. Each side sits on 13 points, with PSG in sixth despite last week's defeat to Sporting, while Newcastle occupy seventh following their emphatic victory over PSV."
"PSG can take a significant step toward defending their European title with a win on Wednesday. Luis Enrique's side reclaimed first place in Ligue 1 last weekend, and victory here would send them into the last 16 for a 14th season in a row. The Parisians have claimed five wins from their last six home matches in all competitions, the only blemish being a Coupe de France elimination at the hands of city rivals Paris FC. In the Champions League, they typically finish strongly: six wins in their last seven final group‑stage fixtures, and no defeat in their concluding game since losing at Bayern Munich in December 2017."
"Matvey Safonov is expected to miss out with a hand issue, while Fabian Ruiz is sidelined by a knee injury. Lee Kang‑in is doubtful due to a thigh problem, and João Neves may also be unavailable. Achraf Hakimi, recently returned from AFCON duty, could be a late decision after sitting out Friday's match. Quentin Mbitcha, Nuno Mendes and others are nursing knocks, though Lucas Hernandez returns from suspension."
Paris Saint‑Germain and Newcastle United meet at the Parc des Princes with both clubs on 13 points and contesting a top‑eight Champions League finish. PSG can clinch qualification to the last 16 with a win and have reclaimed first place in Ligue 1. The Parisians have five wins from their last six home matches across competitions and a strong recent record in final group fixtures. Injuries and doubts affect PSG's squad, with Matvey Safonov, Fabian Ruiz, Lee Kang‑in and João Neves potentially unavailable, while Achraf Hakimi and others face late fitness checks.
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