Arsenal vs PSG Predictions

Although the Gunners are on a two-match winning streak against Paris Saint-Germain, this clash looks like one that will likely end in a scoring draw. You can play goal-goal.

Match info: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

Date: Tuesday, 29^th April 2025

Time: 8 pm Nigerian time

Former league-phase foes renew hostilities in the final four, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain engage in a blockbuster battle in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at the Emirates, both dreaming of finally ending their excruciating waits for European stardom.

Mikel Arteta's men outwitted, outfought and outclassed Real Madrid in the quarter-finals to earn a two-legged tussle with the French champions, who ended Aston Villa's dreams of continental glory in the last eight.

Head-to-head:

• Arsenal have won 1 of the 3 UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.
• PSG have never defeated Arsenal in the Champions League.
• The other 2 clashes ended in draws.
• Arsenal scored 5 goals in those games, while PSG hit the back of the net 3 times.
• Arsenal won their clash in the group phase 2-0.
• At least 2 goals were scored in all their encounters.

Form:

• Arsenal in the Champions League: W-W-D-W-W
• Arsenal in all competitions: W-D-W-W-D
• PSG in the Champions League: W-L-W-W-L
• PSG in all competitions: W-L-W-D-L

Team News:

• Arsenal will be without the services of Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel, Jorginho, Kai Havertz, Riccardo Calafiori, and Takehiro Tomiyasu as they are injured. Thomas Partey will also miss out as he is suspended.
• Paris Saint-Germain are ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Player(s) to watch:

• Bukayo Saka produced a good performance against Real Madrid last time around. He scored a crucial goal in the second leg. Bukayo Saka has scored five goals in seven UCL matches this season. Leading the attack from the right, Saka will be looking to prevail against PSG under Mikel Arteta’s plan.
• Ousmane Dembele is the top goal scorer for Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue 1 and in the Champions League. In 12 UCL matches, Dembele has scored seven goals this season. He has been a crucial part of PSG’s attacking front. Although he has not recently scored a goal for the Ligue 1 giants, the Frenchman will be a menace to the opponent’s defence.