As we gear up for this 2025 Club World Cup quarter-final clash, our PSG vs Bayern Munich preview and prediction explores whether the reigning European champions can come out on top.
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PSG vs Bayern Munich: Preview
A blockbuster European showdown awaits at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals this Saturday, as Paris Saint-Germain face off against Bayern Munich in Atlanta.
PSG, the reigning UEFA Champions League winners, cruised past Inter Miami with a commanding 4-0 victory in the round of 16. However, a tougher challenge now lies ahead against fellow European giants Bayern.
Both clubs have already shown vulnerabilities during this tournament. PSG suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Botafogo in the group stage, while Bayern were also edged out by the same scoreline against Benfica.
That setback aside, PSG have been in superb form. They’ve claimed eight wins from their last nine matches across all competitions, allowing just four goals in total—conceding only once in their Club World Cup campaign so far.
Bayern, in contrast, have appeared more fragile defensively. Their sole clean sheet came in a 10-0 thrashing of Auckland City, and they’ve conceded four times in their last three outings. Even in their 2-1 round-of-16 win over Flamengo, they came out second-best on expected goals.
Bayern Munich have dominated recent meetings with PSG, winning each of their last four encounters—all in the UEFA Champions League since 2021. The last team to notch five consecutive victories over the French champions was Rennes, who managed six straight Ligue 1 wins between 2007 and 2009.
Their most recent clash came in November 2024, when Bayern secured a narrow 1-0 victory. That match remains the only one during Luis Enrique’s tenure in which PSG both lost and recorded less possession than their opponents (42.9%).
Under Enrique, PSG have struggled against German opposition, losing three of their six encounters—twice against Borussia Dortmund and once against Bayern. Another defeat here would mean four losses in seven games versus German clubs, equaling the number of defeats they’ve suffered against French sides under Enrique across 84 matches.
That said, recent signs point to a marked improvement. PSG have gone eight consecutive matches in all competitions where they’ve restricted their opponents to under one expected goal and fewer than 10 total shots.
Despite sweltering midday conditions expected in Atlanta, the match should still be played at a high tempo. In the 2025 Club World Cup group stage, PSG (6.7) and Bayern (7) posted the lowest average PPDA (passes per defensive action allowed) and also led the tournament in high-intensity pressures in the final third—366 for PSG and 337 for Bayern.
PSG vs Bayern Munich: Head-to-Head
- Real Madrid Won: 7
- Dortmund Won: 2
- Draws: 0
PSG vs Bayern Munich: Recent Form
- PSG: WLWW
- Bayern Munich: WWLW
PSG vs Bayern Munich: Team News and Predicted Lineup
PSG – Team News
The reigning European champions made easy work of Inter Miami in the round of 16, using the comfortable lead to rotate their squad and give key players valuable rest ahead of their quarter-final clash.
The match also allowed Luis Enrique to hand Ousmane Dembele his first minutes of the tournament, with the French winger returning from a thigh injury. He could now be in line for a starting role against Bayern.
That said, PSG possess threats across the pitch—as evidenced by the standout performances of Joao Neves and Achraf Hakimi, who both found the net in their emphatic 4-0 victory.
PSG – Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper – Donnarumma
- Defenders – Hakimi, Marquinhos (C), Pacho, Mendes
- Midfielders – Neves, Ruiz, Vitinha
- Forwards – Doue, Barcola, Kvaratskhelia
Bayern Munich – Team News
Germany’s finest once again demonstrated their attacking prowess in the round of 16, dispatching Flamengo 4-2 in a high-scoring affair.
Harry Kane stole the spotlight with a clinical brace, strengthening his case as a serious contender for the tournament’s Golden Boot.
Vincent Kompany has no shortage of firepower at his disposal, with Michael Olise and Jamal Musiala also contributing goals throughout the campaign.
Meanwhile, veteran forward Thomas Müller is expected to start on the bench. With his departure from the club confirmed after the tournament, this quarter-final could mark his 756th—and potentially final—appearance in Bayern Munich colours if they fail to progress.
Bayern Munich – Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper – Neuer (c)
- Defenders – Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic
- Midfielders – Kimmich, Goretzka, Olise
- Forwards – Gnabry, Coman, Kane
PSG vs Bayern Munich: Prediction
This marks the first major challenge for both teams at the FIFA Club World Cup, and with a semi-final spot on the line, a tense and cautious contest is likely.
Given how evenly matched they are, this showdown in the U.S. could very well go all the way to a penalty shootout.
Score Prediction: PSG 1-1 Bayern Munich (PSG win on penalties)
When and Where to Watch PSG vs Bayern Munich LIVE? Broadcast and Streaming Details
Catch PSG vs Bayern Munich and every 2025 Club World Cup Quarter-Final match live for free on DAZN from 9:30 PM IST on Saturday, July 5 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, located in Atlanta, Georgia.
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PSG vs Bayern Munich: Squads
Paris Saint-Germain
Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Presnel Kimpembe, Lucas Beraldo, Marquinhos, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Fabián Ruiz, Gonçalo Ramos, Ousmane Dembele, Désiré Doué, Vitinha, Lee Kang-in, Gabriel Moscardo, Lucas Hernandez, Senny Mayulu, Nuno Mendes, Bradley Barcola, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Matvey Safonov, Yoram Zague, Noham Kamara, Naoufel El Hannach, Ibrahim Mbaye, Lucas Lavallée, Willian Pacho, Arnau Tenas, João Neves.
Head Coach: Luis Enrique
Bayern Munich
Manuel Neuer, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, Harry Kane, Leroy Sané, Kingsley Coman, Eric Dier, João Palhinha, Michael Olise, Daniel Peretz, Tom Bischof, Raphaël Guerreiro, Sacha Boey, Gabriel Vidović, Thomas Müller, Konrad Laimer, Cassiano Kiala, Maurice Krattenmacher, Wisdom Mike, Jonas Urbig, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Jamal Musiala, Josip Stanišić, Aleksandar Pavlović, Lennart Karl, David Santos, Leon Klanac, Adam Aznou.
Head Coach: Vincent Kompany
FAQs
When is the PSG vs Bayern Munich quarter-final?
The match is scheduled for 9:30 PM IST on Saturday, July 5 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, located in Atlanta, Georgia.
How did PSG reach the quarter-finals?
PSG defeated Inter Miami 4-0 in the round of 16.
What was Bayern Munich’s last result?
Bayern beat Flamengo 4-2 to book their place in the last eight.
Who are the key players to watch?
Harry Kane for Bayern, and Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi, and Joao Neves for PSG.
What’s the prediction for the match?
A tightly contested 1-1 draw, with PSG edging Bayern on penalties.
