🗓 12 March 2025 | 🏆 UEFA Champions League – Return Leg of the Round of 16 | 🏟 Emirates Stadium
Arsenal host PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates Stadium in the second leg of the last-16 of the Champions League. After a one-sided first leg that the Gunners won 7-1, this game is likely to be something of a procession but PSV will want to prove a point and mitigate the damage.
PREDICTIONS FOR ARSENAL VS PSV
FINAL RESULT – WHO WILL PREVAIL?
Arsenal Win
Arsenal were convincing in the first leg and will have home advantage here. PSV have not won in their last six visits to England in European competition. Their last two defeats in this run were defeats to Arsenal. The Gunners are also unbeaten in their last five Champions League matches and have not lost at home in the competition this season.
Draw
PSV ousted Juventus in the last round of the Champions League and three of their last eight matches against Arsenal have ended in 1-1 draws.
PSV Win
Even if Arsenal’s qualification seems almost certain, PSV will feel they have nothing to lose and may go on the attack.
TOTAL GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 2.5 Goals
Two of the last three games between the two sides had over 2.5 goals, with eight in the fixture last week.
Under 2.5 Goals
Despite conceding seven goals last time out, PSV have averaged 2.2 goals conceded in their last 15 away games in the Champions League. They will be determined to put in a stronger defensive performance this time around.
BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
Yes
PSV have not kept a clean sheet in an away Champions League game since March 2016, a run of 15 games in total. They have also scored in the last 18 matches in all competitions, including against Arsenal last week. Goals at both ends are therefore likely.
No
Arsenal have not conceded a goal in any of their last four Champions League games at home and will put up a strong defence here.
ANYTIME GOALSCORERS
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
The dynamic English winger is in top form and represents a constant threat with his speed and precision on crosses. His ability to create goal-scoring opportunities could be decisive in this match. Saka has scored four goals in five Champions League appearances this season.
Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven)
The experienced Dutch striker leads PSV’s attack with intelligence and physical strength. His presence in the opposing box makes him an ideal candidate to capitalise on any defensive mistakes. With 11 Eredivisie goals and two in the Champions League this season, he’ll be a big threat at the Emirates.
BETTING TIPS – TOP PICKS!
- Arsenal to score in the first half – Odds: 2.20
- Over 1.5 Goals in the second half – Odds: 1.85
- Arsenal -0.5 Handicap – Odds: 1.50
- Exact Score: 3-1 for PSV – Odds: 17.50
MY VERDICT
PSV will be determined to right the wrongs of last week’s debacle so expect them to put up a strong fight here. However, Arsenal are formidable on their own patch. With stakes not being particularly high, expect an expansive and entertaining game.
Stay tuned for real-time updates and in-depth analysis as the match unfolds.
