Aston Villa faces a formidable challenge as they host Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. Trailing 3-1 from the first leg, Villa must overturn a two-goal deficit to progress. Despite the uphill task, manager Unai Emery remains optimistic, emphasizing the importance of home advantage and the team’s resilience.​

In the first leg, Villa briefly led through Morgan Rogers, but PSG responded emphatically with goals from Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Nuno Mendes. PSG dominated possession and created numerous chances, showcasing their attacking prowess. Under Luis Enrique, PSG has been in scintillating form, already securing the Ligue 1 title and aiming for a treble this season.​

Villa’s recent domestic form has been impressive, including a 3-0 victory over Southampton and a four-match Premier League winning streak. However, overcoming PSG’s advantage will require a monumental effort. The match is expected to be open and attacking, with both teams possessing significant offensive threats.​

Prediction: Given the attacking capabilities of both sides and the nature of the tie, we anticipate a high-scoring encounter. Therefore, our tip is Over 2.5 goals.