Arsenal vs PSV Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Gunners have a commanding six-goal lead coming into the second leg.

Arsenal are ready to host PSV in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 round of 16. Mikel Arteta’s men dominated the Dutch side even when they were away from home. The Gunners came up with attacking football from the start. They scored three goals in the first half and in the second half they struck four goals.

Arsenal will be at home and will be more than confident as they have a six-goal advantage in their hands. Mikel Arteta’s men might go on to score some more goals as they are likely to come up with some attacking football. The Gunners were held to a draw in their Premier League game against Manchester United. Declan Rice’s goal helped them secure a point in the table.

PSV Eindhoven will be under pressure as they conceded seven goals in the first leg. They will be away from home this time around, which will surely make things more difficult for them. At this point, the chance of PSV making a comeback is not very possible. But it can only happen if they will make sure to use Arsenal’s mistakes to their advantage.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Date: Thursday, March 13
• Kick-off: 01:30 IST / Wednesday, March 12; 20:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Arsenal: W-L-D-W-D

PSV: W-L-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Mikel Merino (Arsenal)

The Spanish midfielder who is playing as a striker in the absence of Kai Havertz, scored one of the goals in the first leg and helped Arsenal secure a dominating win. It was Mikel Merino’s first UCL goal of the season. The player will be bent on adding a goal or two to his tally here. He has been a good option but still needs to work it up a bit to drop a good performance.

Mikel Merino 🤝 The Arsenal pic.twitter.com/NoKsAcJTUF

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 27, 2024

Ismael Saibari (PSV)

Ismael Saibari might emerge as a game-changer for the Dutch side PSV. Although it is highly unlikely for the visitors to make a comeback, the Moroccan midfielder will be looking to step up for his side and get some goals. Saibari will be controlling the midfield areas well and might be one of the major contributors to the attacking front for his side.

Match Facts

• PSV are winless in their last six away major European competition games in England.
• Arsenal have won each of their four UCL home games this season.
• The Gunners are on a five-match winning streak in the UEFA Champions League.

Arsenal vs PSV: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @17/40 Betway
• Goals over 3.5 @2/1 Betfair Sportsbook
• Leandro Trossard to score @5/1 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu have injuries and will not be a part of Arsenal’s squad. Bukayo Saka is back in training but is set to return to the squad in a few weeks.

PSV will be without the services of Malik Tillman, Esmir Bajraktarevic and Ricardo Pepi as they are injured.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Magalhaes, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Tierney, Rice; Martinelli, Merino, Trossard

PSV predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Benitez (GK); Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Malacia; Schouten, Saibari; Perisic, Til, Lang; Luuk de Jong

Match Prediction

Arsenal are ahead with a dominating advantage in their hands. Mikel Arteta’s men are the favourites to take down PSV in the UCL round of 16 second leg.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 PSV

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, CBS Sports Network

Nigeria – SuperSport MáXimo 3, DStv Now

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