PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal Prediction

The Champions League returns for the next stage of the competition as PSV Eindhoven will welcome Arsenal for the first leg of the Round of 16. Finishing the table in 14th position, PSV Eindhoven completed a tremendous comeback against Juventus to continue on their journey in the Champions League. Their opponents were leapfrogged straight into the knockout stage as the Gunners finished in third position.

Key Stats

• PSV Eindhoven have only managed one win from their last five matches while Arsenal have two
• Both sides are placed second in the table for their respective leagues
• PSV Eindhoven have scored nine goals from their last five matches while Arsenal have seven

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

PSV Eindhoven are currently second in the Eredivisie however their recent results have been lacklustre. Struggling with back to back defeats against Go Ahead Eagles first in the KNVB cup semi final and then in the league, the Peasants are not in a good place to face off against Arsenal.

In a similar spot to their opponents, the Gunners have struggled for results as they are without a win from their last two matches. The points were shared in their last game facing off against Nottingham Forest with a tough match ending in a stalemate.

PSV Eindhoven Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

PSV Eindhoven Predicted Line-Up: Benitez; Junior, Boscagli, Flamingo, Ledezma; Veerman, Schouten; Lang, Till, Bakayoko; De Jong

Gearing up for his 50th Champions League appearance, Dutch striker Luuk de Jong has been on fire for the Farmers, collecting 11 goals in the league so far as well as netting twice so far in the Champions League. PSV Eindhoven have faced some difficult opponents so far in their campaign and emerged victorious, picking up wins against both Liverpool and Juventus so Peter Bosz side are not shy of obtaining good results against tough opposition.

Arsenal Preview

Formation: 4-3-3

Arsenal Predicted Line-Up: Raya; Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel, Saliba, Timber; Rice, Partey, Odegaard; Trossard, Merino, Nwaneri

As Artetas side continues to be riddled with injuries, they can benefit from the return of Myles Lewis-Skelly to the starting xi after completing his domestic ban. A striker-less Arsenal side continue their struggles as they are now goalless from their last two matches. Mikel Arteta’s best chances at silverware this season is the Champions League after dropping precious points in the league allowing Liverpool to go 13 points clear at the top of the table.

Head to Head Stats

The two sides will meet for the third time in the Champions League across history, with PSV Eindhoven only victorious in a Europa League fixture in 2022. Facing off last season, Arsenal were held to a draw at the Philips Stadion after Nketiah’s first half goal was cancelled out by winger Yorbe Vertessen.

PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Arsenal, December 12th 2023

Arsenal 4-0 PSV Eindhoven, September 20th 2023

PSV Eindhoven 2-0 Arsenal, October 27th 2022

Arsenal 1-0 PSV Eindhoven, October 20th 2022

Betting Tips

The Champions League should be Arteta’s priority as his side have let Liverpool run away with the Premier League. PSV Eindhoven are out of form and may struggle to cope with Arsenal’s attacking threat.

For this reason, our betting experts suggest Arsenal to Win is the best value betting tip for this match. With the betting odds currently 1/1, a bet of £10 could see a return of up £20

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal

PSV Eindhoven 1-2 Arsenal

Arsenal have had some dominate performances but have endured a small slip in their last two matches. While Bosz’s attack have posed a threat in the previous rounds but Arsenal have one of if not the strongest defences in world football currently.