Both sides are not in the best of forms. As of now, the PSV vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg is likely to end in a draw.
Match info: Champions League
Venue: Philips Stadion, Eindhoven
Date: Tuesday, 4th March 2025
Time: 9 pm Nigerian time
Clashing in European competition for the third year running, Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven and Premier League powerhouses Arsenal meet at the Philips Stadion on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Mikel Arteta's men earned a direct route to this stage courtesy of a third-placed league phase finish, while their Eredivisie counterparts ended Juventus' hopes of continental glory in the knockout round playoffs.
Head-to-head:
- PSV have won just 1 of the 8 UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.
- Arsenal recorded 3 victories.
- The remaining 4 clashes ended in draws.
- Arsenal are undefeated in their five home matches in European competitions against PSV.
- They have emerged victorious in each of their last four UCL matches.
- The Gunners have only lost one of their last 14 games against Dutch sides in the UEFA Champions League.
- The Gunners have kept 5 clean sheets against PSV in all competitions.
Form:
- PSV in the Champions League: L-W-W-L-W
- PSV in all competitions: L-D-W-L-L
- Arsenal in the Champions League: L-W-W-W-W
- Arsenal in all competitions: W-L-W-L-D
Team News:
- Malik Tillman, Ricardo Pepi, and a couple of more players are injured and will be out of action for PSV.
- Arsenal will be without the services of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Takehiro Tomiyasu as they are injured.
Player(s) to watch:
- Ryan Flamingo will play a crucial role. Ryan Flamingo will be looking to stop the Arsenal attack by leading the defence. He is also PSV’s top goal scorer in the Champions League this season.
- Mikel Merino will be leading Arsenal as some of their main players are out of action because of the injuries. The Spaniard is very much capable of scoring goals even though he plays as a central or defensive midfielder in the games. The 28-year-old will surely be a difference-maker for the Gunners.