Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain Stats: Head-to-Head Record
Manchester City host Paris Saint Germain at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on 14 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 2. Both clubs opened the 2026 campaign with victories, setting up a high-stakes early clash between two sides expected to progress deep into the competition. With group positioning and seeding implications already in play, this fixture carries significant weight in the wider Champions League landscape.
Manchester City arrive with 3 points, a +2 goal difference and a perfect record from their single outing, sitting 8th in the overall League Stage table and tracking towards the play-off 1/8-finals. Paris Saint Germain also have 3 points but boast a +5 goal difference and occupy 1st place. In this context, Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain stats and standings underline a meeting between two of the early pace-setters, where a win would give either side a strong platform for qualification and potential top seeding.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a balanced but intense UEFA Champions League rivalry between Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Manchester City wins: 3
- Draws: 0
- Paris Saint Germain wins: 2
Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain Timeline & Historical Context
The Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain timeline in the UEFA Champions League is concentrated but high-profile, featuring group-stage encounters and a 1/2 final tie. Every meeting in the available record has come in this competition, underlining how often these clubs collide at the sharp end of European football.
On 28 April 2021 in the UEFA Champions League Semi-finals at Parc des Princes, Paris Saint Germain hosted the first leg and led 1-0 at half-time, but Manchester City turned the tie around to win 2-1. The return at Etihad Stadium on 4 May 2021, also in the Semi-finals, saw Manchester City win 2-0 after a 1-0 half-time lead, completing a decisive two-leg statement in a major knockout round.
The rivalry continued in the 2021 Group Stage. On 28 September 2021 at Parc des Princes in Group Stage - 2, Paris Saint Germain recorded a 2-0 home win over Manchester City, leading 1-0 at the interval. Later, on 24 November 2021 at Etihad Stadium in Group Stage - 5, Manchester City responded with a 2-1 victory after a goalless first half, again demonstrating the fine margins between the sides.
The most recent chapter came on 22 January 2025 at Parc des Princes in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 7. Paris Saint Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2, overturning a 0-0 half-time scoreline with an explosive second half. This latest result adds further intrigue to the Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain timeline, with both clubs trading significant wins in Paris and Manchester across league stage and semi-final ties.
Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain stats point to a competitive series with a clear trend towards high-scoring encounters.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Manchester City 8 - 9 Paris Saint Germain
- Average Goals per Match: Manchester City 1.60 vs Paris Saint Germain 1.80
Venue Split Performance:
- At Etihad Stadium: 2 matches played here — Manchester City won 2 (as home side), Paris Saint Germain won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Parc des Princes: 3 matches played here — Paris Saint Germain won 2 (as home side), Manchester City won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 22 January 2025: Paris Saint Germain 4-2 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Champions League, League Stage - 7
- 24 November 2021: Manchester City 2-1 Paris Saint Germain (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Champions League, Group Stage - 5
- 28 September 2021: Paris Saint Germain 2-0 Manchester City (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Champions League, Group Stage - 2
- 4 May 2021: Manchester City 2-0 Paris Saint Germain (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Champions League, Semi-finals
- 28 April 2021: Paris Saint Germain 1-2 Manchester City (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Champions League, Semi-finals
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats
For the current UEFA Champions League season to date, Manchester City have played 1 match and started with a win, reflecting a positive early trajectory. They have scored 2 goals and conceded none, all away from home, and have already registered a clean sheet. With no failures to score so far and an attacking average of 2.0 goals per game, their early form suggests a balanced side capable of controlling matches while limiting opposition chances.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)
Last 5 Paris Saint Germain Matches Results and Stats
Paris Saint Germain’s UEFA Champions League season to date also shows 1 win from 1 match, but with a more explosive attacking output. They have scored 6 goals and conceded 1, all at home, giving them an average of 6.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game so far. Although they have not kept a clean sheet, their offensive power has been decisive, and they have not failed to score in their opening fixture.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Across five UEFA Champions League meetings, history points to a finely balanced but high-intensity rivalry. Manchester City hold a narrow edge in wins (3 to 2), while Paris Saint Germain have a slight advantage in total goals (9 to 8). The venue split is striking: Manchester City have been perfect at Etihad Stadium, winning both home games, while Paris Saint Germain have taken two of three at Parc des Princes. The Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain stats also highlight a strong likelihood of goals, with both teams averaging more than 1.5 goals per match in the head-to-head record. Combined with their strong season-to-date form and early attacking returns in the 2026 campaign, the numbers suggest another open, high-quality contest where home advantage for Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain’s scoring power set up a finely poised encounter rather than a clear historical favourite.
Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain H2H Statistics updated on 9 October 2026.
