Having cruised through the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against PSV Eindhoven, Arsenal will return home to the Emirates Stadium for the second leg, aiming to seal their place in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The Nerve Africa looks into the upcoming clash, providing prediction and betting tips.
Match Overview
The Gunners thrashed PSV 7-1 last Tuesday, all but securing qualification before the second meeting. Goals from Jurrien Timber, Ethan Nwaneri, Ricardo Calafiori, Mikel Merino, Leandro Trossard, and a Martin Ødegaard brace ensured a dominant victory at the Philips Stadion in the Netherlands. Meanwhile, PSV will be looking to put up a stronger fight than in the first leg, hoping to exit the competition with some dignity. In their weekend league fixtures, Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United in the Premier League, while PSV edged Heerenveen 2-1 on Saturday, thanks to goals from Ismael Saibari and Guus Til.
Arsenal Recent Form Analysis
Arsenal haven’t been particularly unstoppable in recent games, managing two wins, two draws, and one defeat in their last five matches across all competitions. Mikel Arteta’s side has scored 10 goals while conceding just three.
- Last Five Games: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss.
- Latest Result: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal.
PSV Eindhoven Recent Form Analysis
Despite securing a win at the weekend, PSV have struggled in recent matches, losing three of their last five games across all competitions. During this period, Peter Bosz’s team has scored nine goals but conceded a concerning 14.
- Last Five Games: 2 wins, 3 losses.
- Latest Result: PSV 2-1 Heerenveen.
Head-to-Head (Last Five Games)
- PSV 1-7 Arsenal
- PSV 1-1 Arsenal
- Arsenal 4-0 PSV
- PSV 2-0 Arsenal
- Arsenal 1-0 PSV
Our Prediction for Arsenal vs PSV
The second leg is expected to be a more competitive affair, with PSV determined to put up a stronger resistance. However, Arsenal remain the superior side and are likely to prove too strong for the Dutch outfit once again. Punters are advised to bet on a Home Win (1) with odds of 1.44 on 1xBet. Another solid option is Over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.78 on 1xBet.
Player to Watch
Thomas Partey: The Ghanaian midfielder has been growing in influence for Arsenal and will once again play a crucial role in shielding the defense and orchestrating attacks. The 31-year-old will be a key figure in Arsenal’s midfield battle against PSV.
Related article: Will Partey Stay in London? Salary and Prospects of the Ghanaian Midfielder
Best Odds and Betting Tips
We’ve identified the following as the best tips for this match:
- Home Win (1) with odds of 1.44 on 1xBet.
- Over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.78 on 1xBet.
