These two clubs have met 14 times to date, eight of which have come since September 2017.
Their most-famous meeting came in the 2020 Champions League Final, a 1-0 victory for Bayern Munich in Lisbon. Even more recently, the Bundesliga rekordmeister have won each of their last four meetings with the Ligue 1 champions, all without conceding, including a win in Bavaria back in November; Kim Min-jae the only scorer that night.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich preview
These two clubs both dominate their respective domestic leagues. Paris Saint-Germain have won 11 of the last 13 Ligue 1 titles, while Bayern Munich have collected the Meisterschale on 12 occasions during the same timeframe; their total tally of 33 Bundesliga triumphs is more than every other German club combined. Now, who will remain on track to become the champions of the world?
Paris Saint-Germain certainly kick off in Atlanta as favourites, not least because they won the Champions League for the very first time exactly five weeks ago, demolishing Inter Milan 5-0, doing so in Munich no less. At this tournament, les Rouge-et-Bleu were beaten by Botafogo in their second match, but still managed to top Group B, thanks to a thumping 4-0 annihilation of Atlético Madrid, followed by a comfortable 2-0 victory over Seattle Sounders in the Pacific Northwest.
Then, last Sunday, les Parisiens sent out a serious statement, swatting aside Inter Miami 4-0, with all the goals coming in the first half. João Neves broke the deadlock with a rare header, before PSG scored thrice in just six minutes to conclude the half; Neves netting again, an own goal made it three and then Achraf Hakimi completed the rout. So, Luis Enrique's quadruple winners do appear to be unstoppable, but this'll be an exponentially tougher test at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
As for Bayern Munich, they began their Club World Cup campaign with back-to-back wins, steamrollering Auckland City 10-0, before a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Boca Juniors. However, Vincent Kompany's team then suffered a set back, defeated 1-0 by Benfica in North Carolina, a result that condemned the Deutscher Rekordmeister to second spot in their section.
This saw die Roten take on Flamengo on Sunday night, certainly made to work for their 4-2 win in Miami. Despite leading 2-0 inside nine minutes, an own goal breaking the deadlock before Harry Kane lashed home soon after, Flamengo did get it back to 2-1 and then 3-2, but goals from Leon Goretzka and then Kane again saw them progress in South Florida.
Thus, this is a true heavyweight showdown in Atlanta on Saturday, so who will progress to the Club World Cup semi-finals, where either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund await on Wednesday?
Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 14.
- Paris Saint-Germain Wins: 6. Draws: Zero. Bayern Munich Wins: 8.
Paris Saint-Germain team news
With the game won, Luis Enrique was able to rest and rotate during the second half against Inter Miami, including introducing Ousmane Dembélé for the final half hour, his first minutes of the tournament due to a hamstring injury, so will he be deemed fit to start this time?
That aside, Lucho's lineup is extremely settled, so now other changes are forecast.
Paris Saint-Germain predicted lineup vs Bayern Munich: (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián; Doué, Barcola, Kvaratskhelia.
Paris Saint-Germain player to watch vs Bayern Munich
Right-back Achraf Hakimi has scored during PSG's last two matches, on target against both MLS outfits Seattle and Miami, and the Moroccan will be key here, both going forward and defensively.
Bayern Munich team news
Jamal Musiala has not started either match since hobbling off against Boca Juniors, although, having seen 18 minutes off the bench on Sunday, is expected to return to the lineup here.
Musiala has been unveiled as Bayern's new number ten, which is because Leroy Sané has departed; despite featuring in each of their last three Club World Cup matches, he became a Galatasaray player mid-way through the tournament on 1 July, following the expiration of his contract.
Lastly, in defence, Vincent Kompany made some big calls against Flamengo. Josip Stanišić started at left-beck, chosen over the more orthodox option that is Raphaël Guerreiro, while new signing Jonathan Tah was partnered by Dayot Upamecano, getting the nod over Kim Min-jae.
Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Paris Saint-Germain: (4-3-3): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanišić; Kimmich, Goretzka, Olise, Musiala, Gnabry; Kane.
Bayern Munich player to watch vs Paris Saint-Germain
Thomas Müller came off the bench to make his 755th appearance for Bayern Munich, hoping this is not his last. He's previously scored once against PSG, this coming during a 3-2 defeat in Bavaria four years ago, and defeat here would end Müller's career at the club.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich prediction
We are backing PSG for victory. The French champions look much more cohesive than their German counterparts, while goals should be guaranteed: Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Bayern Munich.
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Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
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How to watch Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich FIFA Club World Cup game on live streaming?
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What is the date and kick-off time for Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich takes place on Saturday 5 July 2025, with kick off at 17:00 (BST), 12:00 (EDT) & 9:00 (PDT)