Comments and predictions for PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal: Tension until the last minute
The match between PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal in the Champions League takes place at 3:00 a.m. on March 5. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal squad information
Arsenal's squad situation remains the same ahead of Tuesday's game, with key players Kai Havertz (hamstring), Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Gabriel Martinelli (hamstring), Gabriel Jesus (ACL) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) all still recovering from their injuries.
However, the visitors will be bolstered by the return of Myles Lewis-Skelly from his domestic suspension. The youngster is likely to be named in the starting line-up to replace Riccardo Calafiori, who had Arsenal's best chance against Nottingham Forest before being withdrawn at half-time due to the threat of a red card.
Another Hale End product, Ethan Nwaneri, is almost certain to be in the starting line-up despite his recent cramp problem. The 2007-born teenager is set to join a select group of English players who have played in a Champions League knockout tie before turning 18, alongside Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden.
Like Arsenal, PSV are also facing losses in attack as Malik Tillman (leg injury), Ricardo Pepi (knee) and young talent Esmir Bajraktarevic (unknown problem) are all unable to play in the first leg. Left-back Mauro Junior is also doubtful due to a bone bruise.
Unlike Arsenal, the home team quickly found an alternative by taking advantage of the free transfer market, recruiting former Gunners striker Lucas Perez. However, the veteran Spaniard is not eligible to register in the Champions League, meaning he will not have the opportunity to reunite with his old team.
Instead, PSV captain and main striker Luuk de Jong is aiming for a career milestone. The veteran striker is set to play his 50th Champions League game, becoming the fifth Dutch striker to reach the milestone, joining legends such as Robin van Persie, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Patrick Kluivert and Roy Makaay – a very prestigious list.
PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal latest expected lineup
PSV Eindhoven:
Benitez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Malacia; Veerman, Schouten; Bakayoko, Saibari, Lang; De Jong
Arsenal:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard
Latest football commentary PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal
Unless Arsenal can pull off one of the greatest comebacks in Premier League history – even more spectacular than their 1997-98 triumph, when they trailed Manchester United by 12 points in February but still won the title – the Gunners' best chance of ending a difficult season with a trophy is almost certain to come in Europe.
Mikel Merino's stunning double against Leicester City is now a distant memory, with Arsenal having failed to score in back-to-back games for the first time in nearly two years. They lost to West Ham United and were held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest.
With Liverpool closing in on the Premier League title by 13 points, Arsenal – with their attack severely damaged – may turn their focus to maintaining a top-four finish, while also looking to adapt to the loss of attacking options as they enter the crucial phase of the Champions League, where they have made a mark in the group stage.
Only Liverpool and Barcelona have had better early-season results than Arsenal, and the Gunners are now aiming to make it five consecutive Champions League wins – something they haven't done since the 2005-06 season, when Barcelona upset them in the final in Paris.
However, with four key strikers still sidelined through injury, maintaining this winning streak will be a challenge, so Arsenal may have to put their faith in their defence – which has helped them post the best defensive statistics in the league this season, with just 0.73 expected goals conceded (xG) per game in the 2024-25 Champions League.
In contrast to Arsenal's solid backline, PSV Eindhoven have had many problems in defense, having only kept one clean sheet in 10 matches played in the Champions League this season. However, Peter Bosz's team chose the "attack to make up for the defense" tactic to win a ticket to the round of 16 after excellently eliminating Juventus.
After losing 2-1 in the first leg of the play-off, PSV were almost forced into a penalty shootout in the return leg. But midfielder Ryan Flamingo was the hero when he scored the decisive goal in extra time, helping the Dutch side to a 4-3 win.
However, the emotional victory failed to provide a boost to PSV’s domestic form, as they head into the clash with Arsenal on the back of two surprising defeats to Go Ahead Eagles – a 2-1 loss in the KNVB Beker and a 3-2 defeat in the Eredivisie on Saturday.
The Eindhoven side have now won just one of their last six games in all competitions, allowing Ajax to move eight points clear at the top of the Eredivisie table. PSV have kept just one clean sheet in their last 14 games and have conceded two or more goals in 11 of those.
In terms of head-to-head history, PSV suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates in the Champions League group stage last season. However, a 1-1 draw at home in the second leg helped them extend their unbeaten run against Arsenal at Philips Stadion to four games. Notably, the only time the Dutch team lost to the Gunners at home was back in 2002.
PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal latest score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenalas follows:
- Sportsmole:PSV Eindhoven 1-2 Arsenal
- WhoScore:PSV Eindhoven 0-1 Arsenal
- Our newspaper predicts:PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Arsenal
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