PSV vs Arsenal Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 UEFA Champions League | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is PSV vs Arsenal on and what time does it start? PSV vs Arsenal will take place on Tuesday 12th December, 2023 – 17:45 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for PSV vs Arsenal? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is PSV vs Arsenal on in the UK? PSV vs Arsenal will be televised live on TNT Sports in the UK
Where can I stream PSV vs Arsenal in the UK? PSV vs Arsenal can be streamed live on the discovery+
THE TEAM NEWS
PSV
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Benitez; Teze, Ramalho, Boscagli, Dest; Veerman, Til, Saibari; Bakayoko, De Jong, Vertessen
UNAVAILABLE: Obispo (Injured), Lang (Injured), Lozano (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE: Teze (Injured), Schouten (Injured)
ARSENAL
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Odegaard, Jorginho, Havertz; Nelson, Nketiah, Trossard
UNAVAILABLE: Timber (Injured), Tomiyasu (Injured), Partey (Injured), Smith-Rowe (Injured), Vieira (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE KEY STATS
- PSV have won six and drawn two of their last eight UEFA club competition matches at home.
- PSV have won only one of their last 14 Champions League group stage matches against English teams (D5 L8).
- PSV are unbeaten in their last four Champions League matches (W2 D2). This is their longest unbeaten sequence in the competition (GS to F) since a five-match run without losing a match in the 2015/16 season.
- A victory for PSV on MD6 would see them record their highest points total in a UCL group. They currently have eight points and their best total is 10 (5 times).
- Arsenal are unbeaten in their previous 11 Champions League group matches against Dutch teams (W5 D6).
- Arsenal have won 15 of their last 17 UEFA club competition group stage matches (L2).
- Arsenal have won seven and drawn one of their last eight fixtures on Matchday 6 of a UEFA club competition group stage.
- Arsenal have scored 15 goals after five matches in their current Champions League group. Their highest total in a UCL group campaign is 18 (2010/11 and 2016/17).
THE PREDICTION
PSV are effectively assured of qualification to the knockout stage even if they are beaten here and Lens are victorious in France due to the superior head-to-head record of the Dutch giants. Meanwhile, Arsenal have wrapped up top spot in Group B and are expected to rest a number of key players. With little at stake for both sides, this could wind up an entertaining contest with each afforded lots of attacking freedom with little pressure on their shoulders. Therefore, consider backing over 2.5 goals scored across 90 minutes.
TIP: OVER 2.5 GOALS
