Liverpool vs PSG: Champions League Quarter-Final Second Leg Preview

Paris Saint-Germain travel to Anfield on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie against Liverpool. The reigning champions enter the match with a 2-0 aggregate lead following a dominant first-leg performance at the Parc des Princes.

PSG’s advantage was established last week through goals from Desiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Doué opened the scoring in the eleventh minute, continuing a strong run in the competition where he has contributed to 11 goals across 14 knockout stage appearances, consisting of seven goals and four assists.

The second goal arrived 15 minutes into the second half when João Neves provided the assist for Kvaratskhelia to score. Liverpool struggled significantly during the first leg, failing to record a single shot on goal in the first half, marking the first time they had done so in the Champions League since the 2020-21 quarter-finals against Real Madrid.

Liverpool’s Path to a Turnaround

Arne Slot’s side faces a steep climb to reach the semi-finals. Historically, Liverpool has only overturned a first-leg deficit of two or more goals to progress in the Champions League once, achieving the feat against Barcelona in the semi-finals during the 2018-19 campaign.

The current 2025-26 season has been challenging for the six-time winners. Liverpool has already lost four games in a single edition of the tournament for the first time since that same 2018-19 season. Outside of the Champions League, the team has struggled, which may increase the urgency of this specific fixture as they seek a historic European night at Anfield.

PSG’s Statistical Dominance

The holders arrive in England as the most statistically potent team in the competition this season. Paris Saint-Germain currently leads the 2025-26 Champions League in several key offensive categories:

• Total goals scored: 36
• Total shots: 259
• Shots on target: 96
• Touches in the opposition box: 486

This offensive pressure was evident in the first leg, where the French side outclassed Liverpool in a display that left the English side unable to mount a significant threat for large portions of the match.

Match Outlook and Projections

Despite the aggregate deficit, pre-match simulations from the Opta supercomputer show the two teams are closely matched for the second leg alone. Liverpool is given a 39.6% chance of winning the match, while PSG is slightly behind at 37.9%.

Betting markets also reflect a competitive encounter. At DraftKings Sportsbook, Liverpool is listed as a slight +140 favorite on the 90-minute money line, while PSG is positioned as a +150 underdog. The total goal line is set at 3.5.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. Local time at Anfield. For viewers in the United States, the game will be broadcast live on Paramount+ starting at 3 p.m. ET.