The Champions League match between PSV Eindhoven and Liverpool will take place on January 29, 2025 late at night at 1:30 AM IST. The clash will take place at the Philips Stadion. PSV is looking to secure a win to advance to the playoffs. They have a strong home record, having scored in 86% of their matches this season, but sit 19th in the standings with 11 points.
Liverpool leads with 21 points and has already qualified for the knockout stage. They plan to rotate their lineup, resting key players like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. This rotation might offer PSV an opportunity.
Match Prediction & Betting Tips
The prediction for this match favors PSV Eindhoven due to Liverpool’s squad rotation. Bookmakers’ odds indicate a potential victory for PSV. PSV Eindhoven must win to progress, which heightens their motivation. They haven’t lost in their last seven home matches in this tournament, making them a promising choice for a home win.
| Bet | Odds |
|---|---|
| PSV Eindhoven to win | 3.2 |
Betting Odds
The odds for this Champions League match are favourable for PSV Eindhoven, largely due to Liverpool’s rotated lineup:
| Bet | Odds |
|---|---|
| PSV Eindhoven | 2.20 |
| Draw | 3.63 |
| Liverpool | 3.09 |
PSV’s home performance, coupled with Liverpool fielding a reserve team, levels the playing field, making PSV a strong pick for a win.
PSV Eindhoven: Team Analysis
PSV Eindhoven has shown mixed performances recently, with two wins, two draws, and one loss. They average 2.8 goals per game but concede 1.6 goals, highlighting strong attack but a weak defence.
Recent Performance
| Home Team | Away Team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| PSV Eindhoven | NAC Breda | 3-2 (Win) |
| FK Crvena Zvezda | PSV Eindhoven | 2-3 (Win) |
| PEC Zwolle | PSV Eindhoven | 3-1 (Loss) |
| PSV Eindhoven | Excelsior | 5-4 (Win) |
| PSV Eindhoven | AZ Alkmaar | 2-2 (Draw) |
Key Players
Key players include Luuk de Jong in attack, Joey Veerman and Jerdy Schouten in midfield, and Richard Ledezma and Olivier Boscagli in defence.
Expected Starting Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Walter Benitez
- Defenders: Richard Ledezma, Rick Karsdorp, Olivier Boscagli, Mauro Junior
- Midfielders: Guus Til, Joey Veerman, Jerdy Schouten
- Attackers: Johan Bakayoko, Luuk de Jong, Ricardo Pepi
Suspensions & Injuries
| Player | Injury/Suspension | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|
| Sergiño Dest | Knee injury | Doubtful |
| Malik Tillman | Ankle injury | Mid February 2025 |
| Noa Lang | Illness | Early February 2025 |
| Ryan Flamingo | Red card | 1 match left |
| Ivan Perisic | Other | 1 match left |
| Esmir Bajraktarevic | Other | 1 match left |
Liverpool: Team Analysis
Liverpool is in excellent form with four wins and one draw in their last five games, averaging 2.6 goals and achieving two clean sheets.
Recent Performance
| Home Team | Away Team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | Ipswich | 4-1 (Win) |
| Liverpool | Lille | 2-1 (Win) |
| Brentford | Liverpool | 0-2 (Win) |
| Nottingham Forest | Liverpool | 1-1 (Draw) |
| Liverpool | Accrington | 4-0 (Win) |
Key Players
Rotation allows other players to shine. Darwin Núñez leads the attack, with Harvey Elliott impactful in midfield and Konstantinos Tsimikas in defense.
Expected Starting Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Caoimhin Kelleher
- Defenders: Conor Bradley, Jarell Quansah, Amara Nallo, Konstantinos Tsimikas
- Midfielders: Harvey Elliott, Kieran Morrison, Wataru Endo
- Attackers: Federico Chiesa, Darwin Núñez, Cody Gakpo
Suspensions & Injuries
| Player | Injury/Suspension | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Matip | Cruciate injury | Out for season |
| Joe Gomez | Hamstring injury | Mid February 2025 |
| Diogo Jota | Strain injury | A few days |
| Curtis Jones | Knock injury | A few days |
| Alisson, Van Dijk, Salah | Rested | 1 match |
Where to watch PSV vs Liverpool UCL match? Live streaming
Fans can watch the epic clash between PSV and Liverpool on Sony Sports Network. OTT users can stream the match on Sony LIV website and App.
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