PSG vs Inter Miami predictions: Club World Cup tips and odds

Telegraph

5 hours ago

Our tipster has three selections for Sunday's Club World Cup round-of-16 tie between PSG and Inter Miami at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia (kick-off, 5pm BST). We think the Parisian club will brush aside Inter Miami with ease.
PSG vs Inter Miami tips
PSG -2 handicap @ 11/8 with Sky Bet
Inter Miami 12+ fouls committed @ 5/4 with Sky Bet
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to score @ 1/1 with Sky Bet
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PSG to get into their stride
PSG have looked sluggish in their last two outings, suffering a shock 1–0 defeat against Botafogo before edging past Seattle Sounders 2-0. But punters should expect them to comfortably secure their place in the quarter-finals, setting up a potential clash with German champions Bayern Munich.
To say that Inter Miami have trouble keeping clean sheets is an understatement, with just one in their last 13 matches. They have only conceded three goals in three games at the Club World Cup, but have allowed 18 shots on target in that time in arguably the weakest group at the tournament.
The French treble-winners desperately need to show some of the fire they displayed in thrashing Atletico Madrid 4-0 – and this is their chance. They have let in just one goal in their last five games, while they found the net at least three times in five successive games prior to the Botafogo defeat.
It looks set up to be an incredibly one-sided affair in Atlanta, so take PSG to lay down a marker and win by three or more goals.
Miami may rack up foul count
Despite having no less than 50 per cent of the ball in all of their group stage matches, Inter Miami still managed to commit an average of 10 fouls per game. That figure will surely rise against a more dominant PSG side.
The Parisians have had possession for 75.67 per cent of their fixtures so far. With 31C heat and severe humidity forecast, chasing the ball – and possibly the game – could lead to frustration for Miami, especially their combative midfield duo of Sergio Busquets and Federico Redondo.
Botafogo committed 15 fouls when they upset the odds against PSG. That set the template for inferior teams to beat Luis Enrique's all-conquering team and Inter Miami are more than likely to have to follow suit to stand any chance of progressing to the next round.
Kvaratskhelia to maintain hot streak
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been in superb form recently, contributing four goals and two assists in his last five games. He played a major part in PSG's domestic and European success following his January move from Napoli, and he can have a starring role again on Sunday.
The Georgia winger opened the scoring in the victory over Seattle Sounders and his direct style can cause plenty of problems. He had at least one shot on target in all three group games, so he has clearly got his eye in too.
We've already covered how open Inter Miami's defence has been, so Kvaratskhelia is a great bet to find the back of the net at even money.
PSG vs Inter Miami odds
All odds courtesy of Sky Bet. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.