PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool prediction: Champions League Betting Odds & Picks
PSV vs Liverpool Predictions
Liverpool have the chance to sign off from the league phase of the Champions League with a 100% record by defeating PSV Eindhoven in Arne Slot returns to the Netherlands (3pm, DAZN).
The Reds have already secured their place in the round of 16 having won seven wins out of seven so far, including their triumph over Lille last time out.
Arne Slot’s men remain on the charge for four trophies in the Premier League, EFL Cup, FA Cup and Champions League. They are favourites with betting sites to win each individual trophy, with odds of +400 available for the Reds to claim the European crown for a seventh time.
PSV secured a place in the play-off round by defeating Red Star Belgrade in the last round of fixtures, despite being reduced to 10 men. Peter Bosz’s men cannot progress into the top eight, but can rest assured their future in the competition will last at least until the next stage.
The Dutch side have won three of their last four in the Champions League and are unbeaten in 15 home matches, but Liverpool are a step up in class. The Reds are unsurprisingly favourites with soccer betting sites at +125, while the hosts have odds of +200 to end their 100% record.
PSV vs Liverpool Picks: A Stalemate in Eindhoven
Although Slot will want to sign off from the league phase in style, he may take the opportunity to rest some of his key players, especially with a busy upcoming schedule.
The Reds travel to in-form Bournemouth in the Premier League at the weekend before taking on Tottenham in the second leg of their League Cup semi-final.
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk could be among those rested. Jarell Quansah and Harvey Elliott may come into the fold and have impressed previously when given an opportunity, so Liverpool should still have more than enough talent on the field to press for a victory.
However, PSV have not lost at home in the Champions League since August 2022, and have beaten Girona and Shakhtar Donetsk in their last two, scoring seven goals.
The Dutch side like to play on the front foot, collating 347 attacks this term, only 10 behind Liverpool. They’ve also netted 13 times, eight of those efforts coming at Philips Stadion.
Slot’s men have only conceded two goals this term, but PSV might have enough to squeeze out a goal against a much-changed Liverpool team that may have their sights set elsewhere this week.
It’s still a tough task to beat Slot’s men, who have only lost twice in 27 games this term, and we believe they’ll have enough to preserve an unbeaten record in the league phase. Odds of +333 are available on the tie and both team scoring on betting apps.
PSV vs Liverpool prediction 1: Tie and BTTS - (+333 Bet365)
PSV vs Liverpool Picks: Which Nunez Will Show Up?
Darwin Nunez defines a mercurial player. At his best, he is a potent finisher in front of goal, and at his worst, he misses chances that your Grandma could put away.
The Uruguayan has played in all seven of Liverpool’s Champions League matches this season, and with Slot likely to rest his preferred striking trio of Salah, Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz, Nunez should earn his sixth start of the competition.
He’s only scored one goal, but as ever with Nunez, it was an important one, notching the solitary effort in a 1-0 triumph over RB Leipzig on the road. Nunez is always in the action, registering at least one attempt at goal in each Champions League match.
The price for one shot on target does not appeal to us, so instead, we’re going to be bold and take two shots on target for the 25-year-old at a price of +197 on new betting sites. This bet would have paid out in three of Nunez’s five Champions League starts this season.
PSV vs Liverpool prediction 2: Darwin Nunez two or more shots on target - (+197 BetMGM)
