Arsenal vs PSV Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Champions League

Arsenal vs PSV Preview

• Tournament: Champions League
• Date: Wednesday, Mar 12
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Emirates Stadium, England

The two European heavyweights will face each other in the second-leg round-of-16 clash of the 2024/25 Champions League season at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are expected to move to the quarter-finals with ease following this midweek tie.

Hosts Arsenal are undergoing a stellar season on both the domestic and European fronts as they are sitting 2nd in the Premier League table with 57 points after 28 games. They have also demonstrated their attacking prowess in the UEFA Champions League and are favourites to win this home clash. D Kai Havertz is leading the goalscoring charts with nine goals whereas Bukayo Saka has bagged ten assists for himself.

Meanwhile, PSV has endured a decent start to their Champions League campaign but suffered a 7-1 humiliation in their latest home game. Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven has a relentless attacking philosophy and we expect it to be an engrossing encounter. Ricardo Pepi is topping the goalscoring charts with 18 goals followed by Luuk de Jong with 15. Noa Lang has bagged nine assists for himself.

Arsenal Team News

The home side have been dealt with serious injury concerns as Gabriel Martinelli (hamstring), Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Kai Havertz (hamstring), Gabriel Jesus (knee) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) are still out with their injuries. Forward Dusan Vlahovic is expected to lead the line whereas defender Pierre Kalulu is struggling with a muscular injury.

PSV Team News

As for the visitors, they would be without the services of Sergino Dest, Fode Fofana and Ricardo Pepi in this crucial reverse fixture. Esmir Bajraktarevic has been sidelined with a muscle injury whereas Malik Tillman is struggling with an ankle injury.

Arsenal vs PSV Predicted Lineups

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Raya

Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly

Midfielders: Odegaard, Partey, Rice

Forwards: Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard

PSV Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Benitez

Defenders: Malacia, Obispo, Flamingo, Ledezma

Midfielders: Saibari, Schouten

Forwards: Lang, Til, Bakayoko; De Jong

Arsenal vs PSV Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced each other 11 times on the European stage. Arsenal have recorded five wins, PSV have managed two, whereas four games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Arsenal vs PSV

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

The Arsenal attacker is regarded as one of the crucial players on the roster following Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz’s injuries. Trossard had a mixed start to the season with only 13 goal contributions across all competitions and has accumulated a 0.54 xG in his last five games.

Luuk de Jong (PSV)

Former Barcelona striker Luuk de Jong will play a crucial role in PSV's attack following Ricardo Pepi's season-ending knee injury. The 34-year-old has made 24 goal contributions in 37 games across all competitions.

Arsenal vs PSV Prediction

Given their head-to-head record and recent performances, we can say Arsenal is a clear favourite to come out on top in this fixture as well. Even with several key players missing out due to injuries, Arsenal is still a strong side filled with young talents.

Predicted Score: Arsenal 4-1 PSV

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