PSV vs Liverpool Predictions

Both teams are at the top of their various league, but Liverpool are better on the continent, which is why they are at the top. This will be a keenly contested encounter, but the Reds should still pick all 3 points.

Match info: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Philips Stadion, Eindhoven

Date: Wednesday, 29^th January 2025

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

One of the few Champions League games with little riding on it in matchday eight will see Liverpool travel to the Netherlands to face Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.

Both clubs are at the top of their respective domestic leagues. This will be Arne Slot's first trip back to his homeland since leaving Feyenoord for Anfield in the summer.

Head-to-head:

• PSV have never beaten Liverpool in the 6 Champions League meetings between the two teams.
• Liverpool recorded 5 victories.
• The remaining clash ended in a draw.
• PSV scored only 2 goals in those games, while Liverpool scored 12.
• 4 of their 6 matches produced at least 2 goals.
• Liverpool won their last 2 encounters 3-1.
• PSV are 19^th in the league phase table.
• Liverpool are top of the table and have qualified for the Round of 16.

Form:

• PSV in the Champions League: D-W-W-L-W
• PSV in all competitions: D-W-L-W-W
• Liverpool in the Champions League: W-W-W-W-W
• Liverpool in all competitions: W-D-W-W-W

Team News:

• PSV will be without Malik Tillman, Adamo Nagalo, Sergiño Dest, and Couhaib Driouech due to injuries, while Ryan Flamingo is suspended.
• Liverpool, on the other hand, will be without Joe Gomez, Diogo Jota, and Curtis Jones due to injuries.

Player(s) to watch:

• Mohamed Salah is the star man, as it is difficult to watch out for any other player when the Egyptian King is gracing the field. Salah has been amazing this season across the competitions, and Liverpool’s dominance is only solidifying his chances of early Ballon d’Or shouts (though many games remain). He has already contributed to 40 goals this season so far.