PSG vs Chelsea preview: Pedro looks to build some goal-scoring form in Champions League knock-out tie

A look ahead to the UEFA Champions League fixture at Parc des Princes.

Chelsea winger Pedro (Getty Images)

It’s a big game for…

Pedro: Lacking form and having yet to prove his £21.4 million price tag, the Spaniard could have found a turning point in his Chelsea career, having scored twice against Newcastle United at the weekend. Getting on the score sheet at PSG would help his Chelsea on their way to their first victory in France in seven attempts.

Best stat…

1: Paris Saint-Germain have lost just one of their last 37 Champions League fixtures at home – in last year’s 3-1 home defeat to Barcelona at the quarter-final stage.

Remember when…

Chelsea thought they had sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League when Eden Hazard converted a penalty in extra-time. However, Thiago Silva netted with six minutes remaining to ensure the French side progressed.

Player to watch…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: In 29 matches in all competitions for PSG, the Sweden international has netted 23 times, but has scored just three against English teams in his career. And with four goals in his last three games, the Swede will be keen to end that horrid run against Chelsea, on the back of fine form in Ligue 1.

Past three-meetings…

Chelsea 2 (Cahill, Hazard) Paris Saint-Germain 2 (Luiz, Silva)
Champions League, March 2015

Paris Saint-Germain 1 (Cavani) Chelsea (Ivanovic)
Champions League, February 2015

Chelsea 2 (Schurrle, Ba) Paris Saint-Germain 0
UEFA Champions League, April 2014

Form guide…

Paris Saint-Germain: WWWWWD

Chelsea: DWWDDW

Vital information…

KICK-OFF TIME: 7.45pm

TV: Live on BT Sport, highlights on ITV, Wednesday 10.45pm