Europa League: PSV vs. Arsenal Preview, Odds, Head to Head, Prediction

PSV hosts Arsenal one week following their matchup in London. Back then, the Gunners won 1-0, pretty much securing the top spot in the UEFA Europa League Group A. Arsenal has 12 points two rounds before the end, while PSV sits second with seven, three more than Bodo, who could create problems for the Dutch powerhouse in the last round. That’s why PSV has to attack all three points here.

Preview

PSV (+190) lost the latest two events, one to Arsenal and the other against Groningen in the Eredivisie, 4-2. It was one pretty unexpected result for the former European champs, but we need to say that Groningen blew the rivals in the first 45 minutes scoring three goals.

Though, the situation is different when PSV plays in Eindhoven, and in the last nine games at their Phillips Stadium, they won seven, posting a draw and a loss apiece. Furthermore, PSV scored 15 goals in the previous three games, there, beating Feyenoord 4-3, Zurich 5-0, and Utrecht 6-1.

The Dutch unit will attack because they play like that, and their head coach, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, wants to see his team keep the tempo and pressure the rivals. The majority of their players are now healthy, which wasn’t the case before, so Van Nistelrooy has more options on the table.

Arsenal (+130) interrupted its eight-game winning streak at St. Marry’s this weekend, playing 1-1 against Southampton. This is the fourth consecutive event for the Gunners with under 2.5 goals, which is a significant slowdown following a furious start of the campaign.

When looking at the away games, Arsenal has played eight of them in the 2022/23 season and has six wins with a loss and a draw. Mikel Arteta’s unit has five clean sheets and, in total, five goals allowed, three against United at Trafford.

We are sure that Arteta won’t play with his strongest lineup, which has been his routine this year in the Europa League. He keeps his top stars fresh for the EPL.

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Madueke appeared on the pitch in Groningen, so he is ready, and that’s a big boost for PSV. Meanwhile, Boscagli, Peersman, Saibari, and Vetessen are all out.

Elneny and Smith Rowe are out for Arsenal, and they are sidelined for quite some time. Zinchenko is questionable.

Head to Head Games

The game in London ended 1-0 in Arsenal’s favor. Xhaka scored the only goal of the event in the 71st minute of one pretty dull and boring affair. Many hoped to see fireworks, but instead, it happened quite the opposite.

Prediction

Since PSV has no option but to attack, this game should be much more intense and dynamic. That’s why we bet on over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Arsenal won’t play with its best lineup, increasing the chance for the hosts to win and giving them hope that it is possible to reach three points. The odds on our pick here are good, -110, far more than we hoped to get, and that’s why we urge you to use it while it is still this high.

Pick: Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score -110