Overview
PSG have one of the toughest fixtures in the Champions League this season. The Ligue 1 champions have had to face strong teams such as Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Therefore, it is not surprising that PSG is having a relatively disappointing performance in this year's Champions League campaign. Coach Luis Enrique's team is ranked 25th, a position that does not qualify for the play-off.
PSG's current situation is very difficult, because if they want to continue, they must win as many points as possible in the remaining matches. And Salzburg can be considered the easiest opponent in PSG's upcoming journey.
In short, Luis Enrique's team must beat Salzburg at all costs. However, PSG's form is not very impressive, with 3 consecutive matches without a win. Given PSG's superiority in the domestic league, their 2 consecutive draws is unusual.
Salzburg's form, meanwhile, has been even worse. The Austrian side have one of the worst defences in the Champions League, conceding 15 goals in five games. They have also won just one and lost four of their opening five games.
With these disappointing results, Salzburg's chances of advancing are almost closed. In the Austrian national championship, Salzburg is also in poor form, ranking 5th. They have only won 1 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
PSG have not been in good form in the Champions League but Salzburg are even worse. PSG's problem is their effectiveness in attack. Victory is within reach for the French team but the possibility of them winning by 2 goals or more is not high.
The two teams previously met in the Europa League in 2011. PSG won 3-1 at the Parc des Princes but Salzburg got revenge with a 2-0 home win.
Human resources situation
Salzburg are worried about Aleksa Terzic's availability, while Karim Konate, Janis Blaswich, Leandro Morgalla, Maurits Kjaergaard and Fernando remain absent.
On the other side of the front line, PSG will be without winger Ousmane Dembele after his red card against Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Senny Mayulu and Lucas Hernandez are still absent due to injury.
Expected lineup:
RB Salzburg: Schlager, Capaldo, Baidoo, Dedic, Piatkowski, Clark, Diambou, Gourna-Douath, Glouk, Nene, Yeo.
PSG: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Pacho, Ruiz, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Joao Neves, Ramos, Barcola.
The match between Salzburg and PSG takes place at 3:00 a.m. on December 11 (Vietnam time).
