Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction, preview, team news and lineups 12.03.2025

• Date and Time: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England

Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven Preview and Team News

Arsenal Team News

Arsenal dominated possession against Manchester United but failed to capitalise, settling for a 1-1 draw. With Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Bukayo Saka all injured, Head Coach Mikel Arteta deployed Mikel Merino as a makeshift forward. This decision proved problematic, as the team struggled to convert their positional advantage into clear chances. 

After the match, Arteta admitted: ‘We were not good enough in the final 20 meters.” They trailed 1-0 at half-time after conceding to Bruno Fernandes just before the break.

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With no striker left in his squad, the head coach tried to field Martin Ødegaard higher up the pitch, increasing the Norwegian’s creative duties. This led to backlash from fans who believe the club should move on from Ødegaard. Declan Rice equalised for the Gunners in the 74th minute.

Arsenal won the first leg 7-1 against PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands. This almost certainly secures their qualification for the next round. Tension is rising around Mikel Arteta, as management expects results from the investment throughout the last few years. 

However, the 1-1 tie against Man United all but ends Arsenal’s hopes of silverware this season.

Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain sidelined with injuries.

Arsenal predicted line-up vs PSV Eindhoven (4-3-3): Raya; Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel, Saliba, Timber; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Trossard, Merino, Nwaneri.

PSV Eindhoven Team News

PSV Eindhoven earned a 2-1 win over ninth-placed SC Heerenveen, having led 2-0 by the 60th minute. Midfielder Levi Smans pulled one back for the SC club, but this was not enough to prevent their defeat. 

PSV dominated the match, registering 69% possession and generating 2.72 xG from 25 shots. 

The visitors qualified for the Champions League Round of 16 by defeating Juventus 3-1 in the second leg of the playoffs. They suffered a heavy 7-1 loss to Arsenal in the first leg.

PSV Eindhoven Predicted line-up vs Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Benitez; Junior, Boscagli, Flamingo, Ledezma; Saibari, Schouten; Lang, Til, Perišić; de Jong.

Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction

• Prediction: Arsenal to win
• Odds: 1.39 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 PSV Eindhoven

Following their disappointing draw against Man United, Arsenal desperately needs a confidence boost. The problem was collective rather than individual. 

After winning 7-1 against the guests in the first leg, key members of the squad will likely be rested. Despite potential rotations, the gap in quality is too significant for Arsenal not to win. They’re expected to play on the front foot, as PSV will be forced to attack given their large deficit. 

Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven Betting Tip

• Pick: Ethan Nwaneri to score
• Odds: 2.8 (22Bet)

Replacing a playmaker of Bukayo Saka’s caliber is no easy task, but Ethan Nwaneri has shown he can step up in challenging circumstances. Operating from the right, he poses a constant threat in one-on-one situations. It’s crucial for Arsenal to maximise his involvement. 

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