PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal Prediction: 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 Kai Havertz (hamstring), Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Gabriel Martinelli (hamstring), Gabriel Jesus (ACL) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) all still out and recovering.
However, the visitors will be bolstered by the return of Myles Lewis-Skelly from a 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starting line-up to replace Riccardo Calafiori, who had Arsenal's best chance against Nottingham Forest before being withdrawn at half-time due to the threat of a red card.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 to 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 (unspecified 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 looking to reach a major career milestone. The veteran forward is set to make his 50th Champions League appearance, becoming only the fifth Dutch striker to reach the milestone, joining legends 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, losing to West Ham United and then being 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 depleted – may turn their focus to securing a top-four finish, while also looking to make up for the losses in attack as they enter the crucial stages of the Champions League, where they have made a big impact in the group stages.
Only Liverpool and Barcelona have had better records in the early stages of the competition, and the Gunners are now aiming to make it five consecutive Champions League wins – something they have not done since the 2005-06 season, when Barcelona humiliated 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 solidity in the backline, PSV Eindhoven have had many problems in defense, having only kept one clean sheet in 10 matches in the Champions League this season. However, Peter Bosz's team chose a "compensate for 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 dragged into a penalty shootout in the second leg. But centre-back Ryan Flamingo was the hero when he scored the decisive goal in extra time, helping the Dutch side to a 4-3 aggregate victory.
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 defeat at 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. Meanwhile, 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 the Philips Stadion to four games. Notably, the only time the Dutch side lost to the Gunners at home was back in 2002.
Latest PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal 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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