Arsenal round off their Champions League group stage campaign on Tuesday, as the Gunners look for a fifth victory in six matches. However, there will be increased pressure on the hosts, as they chase a victory that would secure their spot in the knockout stage of the competition.
Before Betting On PSV vs Arsenal
It has been an excellent return to the Champions League for Arsenal, as the Gunners have already assured their spot in the next round of the competition. Mikel Arteta’s side have won four of their five matches in the group stage, and they have recorded wins in each of their last three. That run of form means that they have already ensured their spot at the top of the Group B standings with a game to spare.
PSV are on the verge of joining the Gunners in the next round of the competition, as they sit second in Group B after winning twice in their opening five matches. The Dutch side holds a three-point advantage over Lens, and also boast a superior goal difference. A point would be enough to secure their place in the next round.
However, PSV’s record in this fixture would be a concern, as they have picked up just two wins from their nine matches against Arsenal across all UEFA competitions. But, their most recent success was a 2-0 victory in the Europa League last term. The Gunners are winless in their last three visits to the Netherlands, with their most recent win on the road coming in the form of a 2-1 success at Ajax in 2005.
PSV’s recent record in the competition would give them huge confidence. They have won each of their previous two in the competition, which is as many victories as they had recorded in their previous 22. However, they haven’t won three on the bounce in the Champions League since the 2006-07 group stage.
PSV vs Arsenal Offshore Odds & Pick
Arsenal’s mission is already complete, meaning that Arteta could be a number of changes for this fixture. Therefore, it could be worth siding with the hosts landing maximum points on Tuesday.
