Information and prediction for PSG vs Maccabi Haifa
In a match that could lead to early qualification for the Champions League round of 16, Paris Saint-Germain, from France, welcomes Maccabi Haifa, from Israel, this Tuesday, October 25, fulfilling what establishes the fifth – penultimate – round of the group stage of the 2022/2023 version of the Champions League. The meeting point will be the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. The kick-off is scheduled for 16:00. The teams are part of group H, which has the French sharing the lead with Benfica. They accumulated eight points. The third position is shared between the Israelis and Juventus, from Italy, who had three points in the first four rounds.
Paris Saint-Germain’s recent performance
PSG even came close to reaching the qualifying for the round of 16 on matchday four. In the duel against Benfica, in Parc des Princes, he took the lead in the duel against the Portuguese thanks to the penalty kick converted by Mbappé in the 40th minute of the opening period. However, they had to settle for a 1-1 draw. The visitors also scored from a penalty. It was performed by João Mário in the 17th minute of the final phase.
Not to depend on any other result, a victory will be needed this Tuesday to put Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16. However, if Juventus do not beat Benfica, in Lisbon, in a match that will be held at the same time, a draw is enough for the spot to be guaranteed. On Saturday, August 21, PSG beat Ajaccio 3-0 in a match for the twelfth round of the French Championship.
The path to victory was opened by Mbappé in the 24th minute after Messi’s assist. In the second half, Messi scored the second goal in the 33rd minute. The waiter was Mbappe. The pair were again decisive in the 37th minute. Messi gave the pass for Mbappé to score the last goal for PSG, which advanced to 32 points (ten wins and two draws). He kept the lead and unbeaten record in the French Championship and established a five-point lead over Lens and Lorient, his closest pursuers.
The current form of Maccabi Haifa
The chance exists, but it is highly unlikely that Maccabi Haifa will get a place in the round of 16 of the Champions League. For that, the Israel team would need to win the two games they have left. The other will be against Benfica, at home. Thus, you will reach the new possible points. However, it is not enough. You will also have to hope that Paris Saint-Germain and/or Benfica are surpassed by Juventus.
However, the most viable goal for the Israeli club in the final stretch is to battle Old Lady for third position. In this scenario, they need to score one point more than the Italian team or, in the event that the two teams do not score or establish the same score, reverse the disadvantage they have in goal difference, according to the tiebreaker, since in the confrontation direct, the first, are on an equal footing.
On Saturday, October 22, playing outside their own domains, Maccabi Haifa beat Kiryat Shmona, 3-2, in a clash for the ninth round of Ligat ha’Al, the elite division of the Israeli Championship. Result that allowed him to advance to 21 points (seven wins and two draws). In this way, they maintained their lead in the competition and a two-point advantage over Maccabi Tel Aviv, who were second.
PSG vs Maccabi Haifa Prediction and Final Prediction:
Owner of a much more qualified squad and playing at home, PSG has the prediction in the victory against Maccabi Haifa the indicated prediction for this Tuesday’s meeting for the fifth round of the group stage of the 2022/2023 version of the Champions League.
PSG vs Maccabi Haifa prediction: PSG win
