PSV vs Liverpool Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Champions League, January 29, 2025

PSV vs Liverpool Preview

• Competition: UEFA Champions League.
• Date: Wednesday, January 29.
• Time: 8:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: Philips Stadion.

PSV vs Liverpool will be the last group match for these teams in the UEFA Champions League this season and will take place at the Philips Stadion on January 29.

Hosts PSV will enter this game in 19^th place in the table with 11 points from seven matches. They will need at least a draw to have a chance of ensuring qualification, and a win will be an added boost. They find themselves in pretty decent form having won three of their last five matches across competitions, drawn one and lost one. PSV have scored 14 and conceded 11 in these games and secured a 3-2 win over NAC Breda in their last outing.

The Reds, on the other hand, are top of the pile with a perfect 21 from seven matches. They will look to create history by becoming the first team to win all eight group games in the first year of the new format. With four wins and one draw in their last five across competitions, Liverpool look well-equipped to pull that off. They smashed Ipswich Town 2-1 in their last match and will look to carry their great run of form forward.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.

PSV Team News

Manager Peter Bosz fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they ran out 3-2 winners at home. All of the players barring one or two had good performances, and there were no fresh injuries or suspensions to report. However, they will be without four players.

Ryan Flamingo (red card suspension), Adamo Nagalo (shoulder), Malil Tillman (ankle) and Sergino Dest (knee) will all miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.

Liverpool Team News

Manager Arne Slot fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they secured a dominant 4-1 win. Players all over the pitch as well as the five substitutes all put in great performances which enable this result. However, they will be without three players for the next match. Liverpool will likely rotate their first-team players to give them much-needed time to relax.

Curtis Jones (knock), Diogo Jota (strain) and Joseph Gomez (hamstring) will miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.

Predicted Lineups

PSV (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Walter Benitez.

Defenders: Richard Ledezma, Armando Obispo, Olivier Boscagli, Mauro Junior.

Midfielders: Jerdy Schouten, Joey Veerman, Guus Til.

Forwards: Johan Bakayoko, Noa Lang, Luuk de Jong (C).

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Liverpool (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Caoimhin Kelleher.

Defenders: Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Jarell Quansah, Konstantinos Tsimikas.

Midfielders: Tyler Morton, Harvey Elliott, Wataru Endo.

Forwards: Federico Chiesa, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz.

PSV vs Liverpool Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have participated in several editions of European competitions and have crossed paths on six previous occasions. Liverpool have been dominant in those meetings against PSV, recording five wins, and the two teams also played out one draw.

Key Players to Watch

Malik Tillman (PSV)

The midfielder has been in top form for PSV this season, adding three goals and two assists to their tally in the UCL. His three goals have come from a mere 0.51 xG, while his two assists have come from 0.81 xA, meaning Tillman has overperformed in both metrics. He has attempted six shots on target and made five interceptions in his last five matches.

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

The Egyptian genius has bagged four assists and three goals as he continues to lead Liverpool’s goal contribution charts. His goals have come from 4.52 xG, meaning he has plenty of scope to improve, while the assists have come from an impressive 2.23 xA. In his last five matches, Salah has attempted seven shots on target and has completed nine take-on.

PSV vs Liverpool Prediction

Going by their head-to-head as well as the respective form guides for both teams, Liverpool are the overwhelming favourites to win. Despite being away from home, they should get the job done with ease.

Prediction: PSV 0-3 Liverpool.

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