Preview: PSG vs. Real Sociedad - Team news and prediction.

Real Sociedad was an intriguing team in the group stage, securing the top spot in the group based on a solid defensive performance. While they may have hoped for a more favorable draw, they are now set to face the star-studded PSG. Sociedad was the team that conceded the fewest goals in the group stage (2), but on the flip side, they only managed to score 7 goals. Looking at their season in La Liga, it is characterized by a solid defense but struggles in finding the back of the net.
Not having scored in the last four games, with 1 loss and 3 draws, Sociedad is not heading into this match with the best form.

After a challenging journey through the Champions League group stage, PSG is now back in the knockout rounds with the ambition to win the tournament. They have found their form and haven't suffered a defeat since November 7, 2023, when they lost to AC Milan in the Champions League. With Kylian Mbappe in excellent goal-scoring form, confidence is gradually returning within the squad, believing that winning the tournament is possible.

PSG current form (all competitions): 
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Sociedad current form (all competitions): 
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Team news: 
PSG still has to do without Presnel Kimpembe, Milan Skriniar, Sergio Rico, Nuno Mendes, and Layvin Kurzawa due to injuries. However, they can be pleased to have key players like Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, and Warren Zaire-Emery back, all of whom are in considereing returning to the starting lineup. Kylian Mbappe is also anticipated to be back in the starting XI after being rested due to minor foot issues.

Sociedad is dealing with injury troubles for tonight's match, as they will be without Sheraldo Becker, Kieran Tierney, Alvaro Odriozola, Carlos Fernandez, and Aihen Munoz, who are definitively ruled out. The team's standout player, Mikel Oyarzabal, remains doubtful, but there is hope that he might be able to be on the bench and potentially have an impact during the game.

PSG expected lineup: 
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Danilo, Marquinhos, Hernandez; Urgate, Ruiz; Dembele, Asensio, Kolo Muani; Mbappe. 

Sociedad expected lineup: 
Remiro; Traore, Zubeldia, Pacheco, Galan; Merino, Zubimendi, Mendez; Kubo, Sadiq, Barrenetxea

Prediction: 
Sociedad is a solid defensive team, but now they are facing a squad filled with offensive quality, making it interesting to see how they respond. We believe that PSG will attack from the start and put Sociedad under significant pressure, aiming to eliminate any hope. Therefore, we suggest PSG to win the first half with odds of 2.25 at Betway.

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