The biggest match in the club football season will be contested between Paris St. Germain and Inter, as the two teams highly deserving of lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy, will go at loggerheads at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday, May 31.
Interestingly, the two clubs have never met in the Champions League or any other European competition previously, but have faced each other in friendlies or pre-season tournaments. In the three matches in 2014, 2015, and 2016, the Parisiens came out on top, while the 2019 fixture ended in a draw, and Inter got their first win in the most recently contested friendly in 2023.
Learn more about the odds, team news, picks, and predictions for the thrilling UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter:
Here is when and where to watch the unmissable clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter:
Date: 31/05
Time: 9 pm CET
Location: Allianz Arena, Munich
Where to watch: The match can be watched on TNT Sports in the UK, Canal+ in France, and on Sky Sports in Italy.
After the rock band Linkin Park blasts its music in the pre-match show at the Allianz Arena, both teams will search for a heavy metal approach from their attackers, as taking an early advantage could be the key to winning a fixture of such magnitude.
Luis Enrique’s men sealed the Ligue 1 title early this season, but the Parisiens did not take their foot off the gas, rather focusing on the knockout stages of the Champions League and Coupe de France. PSG sealed the cup title as well last weekend with a 3-0 win against Reims, winning the domestic double and would now be aiming for a treble with a win on Saturday evening in Munich.
Journey to the final: The first half of the league phase spelt trouble for Enrique’s side as PSG was struggling, but three consecutive wins against Salzburg, Manchester City, and Stuttgart proved enough for PSG to get an unseeded Brest in the intermediary playoffs. After defeating the fellow French side 10-0 over two legs, PSG eliminated Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal, as all English oppositions were handed defeats, allowing Enrique to have another shot at the UCL title.
Like PSG, Inter was chasing the treble a month ago, but Simone Inzaghi’s men ended up losing the Coppa Italia semi-final to AC Milan and also lost out in the Scudetto race to Napoli. Now, there is only one trophy to contest, and the Nerazzurri would be desperate to end their 15-year wait to win the Champions League title and put the ghosts of the 2023 UCL final to bed.
Journey to the final: Inter were one of the most consistent teams in the newly introduced league phase of the Champions League, as Inzaghi’s men conceded only one goal in 8 matches and finished fourth in the standings. Wins against Feyenoord and Bayern Munich led to a UCL semi-final against Barcelona, which turned out to be a classic to remember for the ages as a 3-3 draw in Catalonia was followed by a 4-3 win in extra time at the San Siro Stadium.
The Playoffs aim to facilitate the safest bets for the game. Have a look at the predictions for the game below.
Total goals Over 2.5 @ -110 (MGM Bet): The playing style of these two teams in the knockout stages has meant a plethora of goals to witness for the paying viewers and the fans as well as the neutrals would be hoping for more of the same in Germany on Saturday evening.
Ousmane Dembele (To Score a Goal @ +185 as per Fan Duel): The leading goalscorer for Paris St. Germain in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season, Ousmane Dembele has scored 33 goals across competitions apart from providing 13 assists, also helping the Parisiens wrap up the league title pretty early allowing PSG to focus on the latter stages of the European compeittion.
Lautaro Martinez (To Score a Goal @ +220 as per MGM Bet): Unlike the previous season, Lautaro Martinez didn’t set the Serie A alight this season with his goals as Inter ultimately finished second, missing out on the league title to Napoli. Still, the Argentine had a great season as he scored 22 goals across all competitions and also provided 7 assists.
With less than 100 hours to go for the Champions League final, one can safely say that we are going to witness two of the best teams in the competition this season fighting it out for the ultimate prize at the biggest stage in club football. While PSG will go all guns blazing for their first-ever UCL title win, the Milan-based club will be looking to add the fourth trophy to their Champions League cabinet.
Our Final Prediction: A 2-1 win for PSG should help the French club get over its demons of never lifting the most coveted trophy in club football, while it will also help France’s reputation as the last French club to win the said prize was Marseille back in the 1992-93 season which was overshadowed by a match-fixing scandal in Ligue 1 during the same season.