Arsenal FC – PSV Eindhoven betting tip & odds comparison 20.09.2023
Gameweek 1 in the Champions League will see the clash between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium. Kick-off time is at 9:00 PM on Sep 20, 2023, and the match will be refereed by Felix Zwayer. In our preview of Arsenal FC vs. PSV Eindhoven we will provide you with all the important facts and stats for this Champions League fixture. Let’s start by having a look at the current form of the two teams involved.
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ARSENAL
Arsenal are making a return to the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2016/17 season. This will be their 20th appearance in the tournament, doing so every season between 98/99 and 2016/17, when they last featured in the competition. The Gunners have enjoyed a good outing in the group stage of the UCL, failing to make it to the knockout in 1999/2000.
They head into this tie on the back Of a 1-0 win over Everton, that victory gave the Gunners all 3 points at Goodison park for the first time since Wenger left, protecting Arteta’s unbeaten start to the season. Having failed to get past PSV in last season’s Europa League, Arsenal will be keen on getting a good result here and starting off their European campaign on a winning note.
PSV
For PSV, this is a first UCL appearance since 2018/19 season. In fact, they have made it to the group stage of the competition more than any other Dutch side aside Ajax. PSV are enjoying a fantastic run at the moment, having stayed unbeaten so far this season, meaning they will be all pumped here against Arteta’s team.
In this tie, they face Arsenal who are still reeling from last season’s Europa League elimination. In fact, the last time they faced the Gunners in the UCL, PSG edged them out in the 2006/07 last 16 stage, beating the North Londoners 2-1 on aggregate. Hence, they will be motivated to push Arteta’s team all the way here.
POSSIBLE LINE UP
ARSENAL
- Ramsdale
- Zinchenko
- Gabriel
- Saliba
- White
- Rice
- Viera
- Odegaard
- Martinelli
- Nketiah
- Saka
- Coach: Mikel Arteta
- Missing Player: None
PSV
- Benitez
- Dest
- Ramalho
- Bella-Kotchap
- Van Anholt
- Schouten
- Veerman
- Bakayoko
- Saibari
- Lang
- De Jong
- Coach: Peter Bosz
- Missing Player: None
OUR ARSENAL VS PSV PREVIEW AND PREDICTIONS
Arsenal’s desire for European glory is an ever growing concern given how they have labored in the past with no results to show for it. This time, they will be counting on Arteta’s rebuild process and the improvement made in the last couple of seasons, especially their push for the league title last time term. Now that UCL football is back on their home turf, they will want to make this a memorable one for the fans. Hence, with Mozzart’s odd of 1.56, we expect Arsenal to win or draw with less than 4 goals scored.
In their last game, the Gunners worked hard to get all 3 points, with Trossard getting a second half strike to hand them a first win at Goodison park since 2016/17. That win ensured Arsenal remain invincible so far this season, creating hope for what lies ahead for them,’. Here, with Bet9ja’s odd of 2.05, we expect a keenly contested tie with the second half producing the most goals.
Performance
Arsenal FC performance of the last 6 home matches
PSV Eindhoven performance of the last 4 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Arsenal FC
|
13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 12 |
|
2
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PSV Eindhoven
|
9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 10 | -2 |
|
3
|
RC Lens
|
8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | -5 |
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4
|
Sevilla FC
|
2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 |
- Next round
- Europa League