Date, Kick-off time, Venue
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal is set to go up against Peter Bosz’s PSV in a Champions League clash on Tuesday. It will be an interesting affair between the Gunners and the Red and Whites.
- Date- 12th December, 2023
- Kick-off time- 11:15 PM IST
- Venue- Philips Stadion
PSV vs Arsenal Match Preview
Both teams have been performing well in the UEFA Champions League this season. On one hand, Arsenal is at the top of their Champions League group with just one defeat to their name. Even in the Premier League Arsenal has been breathing fire this season, sitting at the second position with 11 wins out of 16. PSV too has been performing well in the Eredivisie.
With 15 wins out of 15 matches Bosz’s side is on an amazing match-winning streak. PSV is also doing well in the Champions League this season. Losing just to Arsenal this season and with eight points till now they are the main contenders to qualify for the Round of 16 along with Arsenal.
Arsenal is coming to this match with a 0-1 defeat against Aston Villa. On the other hand, PSV Eindhoven is coming up with a win against Heerenveen. Til and Pepi were on the score sheet for PSV.
Also Read: Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Prediction, Odds, Lineups, Head to Head & Telecast
Where to watch PSV vs Arsenal
- India – Sony Sports Ten 1/ Sony LIV/ JioTV
- England- TNT Sports/ TNT App
- Germany- DAZN/ Amazon Prime /Video ZDF
PSV vs Arsenal Team News
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal has been cooking this season. Players like Sala, Martinelli, Rice, Saliba, and Odegaard have stepped up till last season. Saliba and Gabriel have been the Gunner’s main men behind the defense. Timber, Emile Smith Rowe, and Thomas Partey will be missing Tuesday’s clash due to injuries.
Arteta will be missing the experience of Partey in the midfield and the defensive solidity of Timber. However, Saliba in the defensive block and Rice and Odegard in the midfield have been complimenting their absence brilliantly.
PSV, the table toppers of Eredivisie has not lost in the competition till now this season. In the Champions League, they have only lost once, that too against Arsenal, the table toppers. Luuk De Jong, Sergino Dest, Joey Veerman, and Mauro Junior have been performing well this season for PSV.
Armando Obispo and Armel Bella-Kotchap are going to miss the encounter for PSV Eindhoven against Arsenal due to injuries. PSV would hope that they can take revenge for the defeat they had to face in the Emirates. It would be an added home advantage for them and they will be looking to fully capitalize on it.
Betting tips for the match
- Arsenal to win the match
- Arsenal to score two goals
Odds:
- Arsenal win- 2.80
- PSV win- 2.10
- Draw- 2.40
PSV vs Arsenal Possible Lineups:
Arsenal starting XI:
- Goalkeeper- David Raya
- Defenders-O. Zinchenko, Gabriel, W. Saliba, B. White
- Midfielders-M. Odegaard, D.Rice, K. Havertz
- Forwards- Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, G. Martinelli
PSV Possible starting XI:
- Goalkeeper- W.Benitez
- Defenders- S.Dest, A. Ramalho, O.Boscagli, J.Teze
- Midfielders- J. Veerman, J Schouten, G.Til, H.Lozano, J Bakayoko
- Forwards- Luuk De Jong
PSV vs Arsenal Head-to-Head
In the history of the UEFA Champions League, both teams have met seven times. The Gunners have the upper hand over the Dutch side. Arsenal has three wins over PSV while PSV has won only once against the London side. Three games have ended in a draw. The last match was in this season’s Matchday 1 of the Champions League. Arsenal thrashed the Dutch side 4-0 in the Emirates Stadium. Saka, L. Trosaard, G Jesus, and Odegaard were on the score sheet for the London side.
PSV vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal is predicted to win the match. Bukayo Saka or Gabriel Jesus most probably will be on the score sheet for the Gunners. Jesus has been on a good goal-scoring streak in this season’s Champions League. He has netted the ball four times in four games this season along with three assists.
Predicted score: PSV vs Arsenal (0-2)
PSV vs Arsenal Players to Watch Out for
Bukayo Saka
The player to watch out for Arsenal is Bukayo Saka. With five goals and seven assists in the Premier League and three goals and four assists in the Champions League Saka has been the main driving force for Arsenal down the right-hand side.
Apart from Saka, Declan Rice can be the one who cooks PSV on Tuesday night. Rice is repaying the big bucks Arsenal spent on him during the transfer window with clutch performances.
Luuk De Jong
Luuk De Jong is the player to watch out for PSV. De Jong has been at his absolute best this season. The former Blaugrana man has already racked up 10 goals and six assists in the Eredivisie and has netted the goal twice in the UEFA Champions League.