<p>PSG hold a slender lead heading into their second leg matchup with Monaco on Thursday, February 26, 07:00 AEDT, having won the first leg 3-2.</p> <p>It wasn't without incident, as Aleksandr Golovin was shown a red card just after the restart. Monaco had started the better of the two, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice inside the first 18 minutes, including his first inside the opening minute of the game.</p> <p>Desire Doue scored a brace with a goal in either half, while Achraf Hakimi brought the tie level at 2-2 just before the halftime whistle.</p> <p>With Monaco having a decent record against PSG, Sébastien Pocognoli's side will be looking to use that to their advantage when they take on Luis Enrique's superstars once again…</p> <h2>Quick Picks</h2> <ul> <li>Our pick: PSG to win</li> <li>Value bet: BTTS to hit</li> <li>Long shot: Correct Score PSG 2-1</li> </ul> <h2>Betting Preview</h2> <p>Prior to the first leg, we looked at the head-to-head between these two teams to try to predict the outcome.</p> <p>We learned that their record had been relatively even. PSG had five wins in the last 10 games, while Monaco had three (two draws). Monaco won the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/france/french-ligue-1">Ligue 1</a> meeting earlier this season, 1-0. Still, PSG showed last week that they don't know when they've been beaten, as it's rare for that to happen.</p> <p>They've had three defeats so far in Ligue 1 (including recently against Rennes), and have fallen down the league table to second (Lens on top). Monaco continue to try and improve, winning their most recent league encounter before the UCL match, but have lost as many games as they have won (nine).</p> <p>Neither were great in the League Phase of the UCL. Monaco had four draws and two wins from their eight games (two defeats). PSG finished 10th with four wins, two draws, and two losses. If you're looking to understand how to approach European competition, our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-uefa-champions-league">Champions League betting guide</a> covers the key factors to consider.</p> <h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2> <p>As we've examined this game in detail, we think it's worth exploring the Both teams to score market (BTTS). We said initially in the first leg that this wouldn't hit, but we're now of the opinion that it will in this upcoming fixture.</p> <p>The 'Both Teams to Score' market has hit in seven of PSG's last eight <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-uefa-champions-league">Champions League</a> matches. Monaco know they need a goal, while PSG managed to score 11 of their 21 goals in the League Phase as the home team. Monaco only netted eight over their first eight games, although five were away from home.</p> <p>With Ousmane Dembele likely out of the game through the injury he picked up in the first leg, we think Doue will be one to watch. After scoring twice in the first leg, we think he'll offer value as an anytime goalscorer in the return fixture.</p> <h2>Our Prediction</h2> <p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/paris-st-g-v-monaco-10172162">PSG vs Monaco betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p> <p>We do think that the most likely outcome is a PSG win. While the onus is on Monaco, we think the hosts will respond themselves. For those new to <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer">soccer betting</a>, this match offers a good example of how aggregate scores influence second-leg dynamics.</p> <p>A long shot is PSG winning 2-1. As noted, we think both will score in this game, but Enrique's stars should have enough to overcome the challenge.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-europa-league">Everything you need to know about betting on the Europa League</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/soccer/soccer-news/what-is-xg-soccer-explained">What xG actually tells us about a team's attacking threat</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/soccer/soccer-news/most-goals-football-history">The players who've found the net more than anyone else in history</a></li> </ul>