- Liverpool are strong favourites for Wednesday’s game at 1.32, with PSV 8.5 and the draw 6.25.
- Liverpool have won five of their seven historic UCL games with PSV.
Slot’s men have a defensive leak
Liverpool are on a downward slide in the Premier League and are struggling to mount a title defence after 12 games. However, the Reds will be keen to secure top-eight status in the first UCL league phase and a victory over PSV should do that and ease some of the pressure on boss Arne Slot, who won the title in his first season in charge but is now being scrutinised after a poor November.
Liverpool have enjoyed a few standout performances in the Champions League, but the recent league defeats to Man City and Nottingham Forest are far more worrying. This Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven prediction highlights how Slot’s approach at Liverpool has been one of structure, patience and discipline, building up in a controlled way and pressing selectively, but there is an obvious leak at the back right now and the squad rotation has also caused a few issues.
PSV are soaring high at the top of the Eredivisie and have been one of Europe’s most exciting teams to watch this season. Peter Bosz has his side playing at an incredibly high tempo, pressing hard and moving the ball quickly in a 4-3-3 system with so much attacking intent that there is rarely a moment when the Dutch side are not looking to break the opposition’s defence.
PSV can press the issue
Guus Til has been in prolific form for PSV domestically, while Ismael Saibari has been a revelation; PSV also registered a 5-1 hammering of AZ and a 6-2 thrashing of Napoli in the Champions League. PSV are on an unbeaten run and are coming off the back of a 1-1 draw at Olympiacos and a 1-0 away win at NAC Breda.
This Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven preview points out that PSV are playing exciting football and have been heavy scorers - so the over 2.5 goals market (1.3) is a clear starting point for this clash. PSV’s rare away wins in England add extra motivation for Wednesday.
Cody Gakpo will be relishing the opportunity to score against his former club after netting in PSV’s last meeting with Liverpool, while Ricardo Pepi is a dangerous weapon off the bench after returning from injury to score in their 6-2 win over Napoli. Liverpool’s talisman is Mohamed Salah, but Alexis Mac Allister’s winner against Real Madrid showed that they have other areas of strength. The Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven odds suggest the visitors could be in for another high-scoring game.
History points to Liverpool’s pedigree
The Anfield side have the UCL pedigree and home advantage to edge a close game, but there is every chance that PSV could get something from this game given Liverpool’s current defensive issues. According to our Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven prediction, the cold and rain at Anfield on Wednesday could play into the hands of the more physical Reds, but it could also disrupt Liverpool’s rhythm in possession.
There is a massive clash of styles on the cards here with PSV pressing relentlessly and Liverpool looking to play with a double pivot and build from the ground up. The matchups in midfield and the transitions at both ends will be key, but with PSV playing so well right now and Liverpool struggling for form, the Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven betting tips might suggest it would not be a huge surprise to see a result for the Eredivisie side.
The Over 2.5 goals option is still the best pick, but there is enough evidence to suggest PSV can at least earn a draw from this encounter and potentially cause another upset like they did when these two last met. The most recent meeting saw Liverpool twice lead before PSV came back to win 3-2 in a goal-filled game and our final Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven prediction is that history suggests a similar story could unfold again on the banks of the Mersey.
