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I’m backing PSG to win. Arsenal have been incredible defensively, but I still don’t trust their attack, especially if they need to chase a goal against a PSG side that should have the better attacking matchups in this one. Luis Enrique is an incredible manager, and I give him the edge over Mikel Arteta in this spot. When you look at the matchups across the pitch, PSG look more than equipped to win this in 90 minutes.
This could be a high-flying match, but history suggests it’s more likely to be a snoozefest than a barn burner. Before PSG’s 5-0 win over Inter Milan last year, six straight Champions League finals went under 2.5 goals. Arsenal are built to play slow and controlled, and their defense has been elite. They have conceded just 0.43 goals per match in the Champions League and 0.71 domestically. PSG are not exactly slouches defensively either. Add in the fact that BTTS has not hit in seven straight UCL finals, and the under becomes even more enticing. In my eyes, someone wins this 1-0 or 2-0, giving us value on the under.
A London vs. Paris powerhouse matchup in Hungary. OK. Now I want Arby's as am hungry. I never would have guessed this, but it's the first major men's club competition final between teams from England and France. Arsenal could complete the greatest season in franchise history, while PSG tries to become only the second team to repeat as UCL champion. Just asking for a regulation draw and then go crazy. The Gunners have not lost in this year's competition and have allowed only six goals in their 14 matches (no U3.5s available). PSG and Arsenal have met seven times, with two wins each and three draws.

