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PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Jan 29, 2025

One of the few UEFA Champions League games with little at stake in matchday eight will see Liverpool travel to the Netherlands to face Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 8pm UK time. Both teams sit atop their respective domestic leagues, and this match marks Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s first return to his homeland since leaving Feyenoord for Anfield in the summer.

Interesting Fact: Liverpool have won all seven of their Champions League matches this season, making Arne Slot only the second manager in the competition’s history to achieve this feat with a single club.

Team Analysis

PSV Eindhoven

PSV Eindhoven have been dominant in the Eredivisie this season, but their form has dipped slightly in 2025. Despite this, they remain a formidable force at home, with just one defeat in their last 53 matches across all competitions.

Current Form:

  • Last 5 matches: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss.
  • Last match: 3-2 win over NAC Breda in the Eredivisie.

Key Players:

  • Luuk de Jong: The veteran striker has been in fine form, scoring a brace in PSV’s last Champions League outing.
  • Johan Bakayoko: The winger’s pace and creativity have been crucial to PSV’s attacking play.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Ryan Flamingo (suspended).
  • Sergino Dest (out, knee injury).
  • Malik Tillman (doubtful, ankle injury).

Home Form:
PSV are unbeaten in their last 15 home matches across all competitions, winning 12 and drawing 3.

Liverpool

Liverpool have been in scintillating form this season, both domestically and in Europe. They have won all seven of their Champions League matches and are on a five-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

Current Form:

  • Last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 draw.
  • Last match: 4-1 win over Ipswich Town in the Premier League.

Key Players:

  • Mohamed Salah: The Egyptian forward has been in sensational form, with 50 European goals for Liverpool.
  • Harvey Elliott: The young midfielder scored the winner in Liverpool’s last Champions League match.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Curtis Jones (doubtful, knock).
  • Joe Gomez (out, injury).
  • Diogo Jota (out, injury).

Away Form:
Liverpool have won all three of their away matches in the Champions League this season, showcasing their strength on the road.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

The last meeting between these two sides was in December 2008, when Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory. Historically, Liverpool have had the upper hand, but PSV’s strong home record adds intrigue to this fixture.

Key Stats:

  • Liverpool have scored in each of their last 10 matches against Dutch opposition.
  • PSV are unbeaten in their last 15 home matches across all competitions.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: PSV Eindhoven 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool’s superior form and depth make them slight favourites for this clash. However, PSV’s impressive home record and attacking threat mean they are unlikely to go down without a fight. Expect a closely contested match, but Liverpool’s quality should see them edge it.

Betting Tips

  • Both Teams to Score: Yes
    Both teams have shown attacking prowess in recent matches.
  • Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
    This fixture has a history of producing high-scoring games.
  • Anytime Goalscorer: Mohamed Salah
    The in-form forward is likely to find the net.

Hot Stat

Liverpool have the best away win percentage (80%) in the Champions League since the start of the 2021-22 campaign, with 12 wins from 15 matches.

Possible Lineups

PSV Eindhoven (4-3-3):
Benitez; Ledezma, Obispo, Boscagli, Mauro Jr; Til, Veerman, Schouten; Bakayoko, De Jong, Lang.

Liverpool (4-3-3):
Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Konaté, Tsimikas; Endo, Szoboszlai, Elliott; Salah, Núñez, Díaz.

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