Liverpool are unbeaten in six previous meetings with PSV, leaving Eindhoven victorious in both 2007 and 2009. Overall, the Reds are unbeaten in seven trips to the Netherlands, winning five of them, most-recently beaten on Dutch soil by Ajax in 1966. PSV meantime have won just three of their last 14 home games against English outfits.
PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool Preview
Liverpool have been simply flawless in the Champions League to date, so will they rubber stamp top spot in the league phase? Last Tuesday, the Reds did enough to defeat Lille at Anfield, taking the lead through Mohamed Salah, before Harvey Elliott's deflected, long-range strike snatched victory later on.
This made it seven wins out of seven for Arne Slot's side, who've remarkably only conceded two goals in these matches, meaning Liverpool are assured of a place in the round of 16, needing a point here to retain first place, if Barcelona beat Atalanta at Montjuïc simultaneously. Meanwhile, the Reds remain six points clear at the top of the Premier League too, following Saturday's 4-1 hammering of Ipswich; Dominik Szoboszlai and Salah both scoring on Merseyside, before Cody Gakpo bagged a brace. So, ahead of next weekend's tricky trip to Bournemouth, will the Reds win again?
Unlike their visitors, PSV Eindhoven have it all to play for on the final night of the league phase. A week ago, the Rood-witten picked up three important points in Belgrade, prevailing 3-2, with all their goals coming from corners; Luuk de Jong heading home twice in quick-succession, followed by a spectacular Ryan Flamingo volley, making Crvena zvezda's two late goals a mere footnote. Peter Bosz's side have now won three of their last four Champions League matches, also notably holding PSG to a 1-1 draw in Paris, currently unbeaten in 13 European matches at Philips Stadion.
This leaves PSV 19th in the gigantic league table, all but guaranteed a spot in the knockout phase, but seeking to finish as high as possible. Domestically, the Eredivisie champions have actually lost two of their last five, as many defeats as they'd endured across their previous 65 league fixtures, but did, just about, beat NAC Breda 3-2 at the weekend, so remain four points clear of Ajax, who have a game in hand. So, can PSV become the first team to take points off Liverpool in the Champions League this season?
PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 6.
- PSV Eindhoven Wins: 0. Draws: 1. Liverpool Wins: 5.
PSV Eindhoven Team News
Ryan Flamingo scored and was then sent off at the Marakana last mid-week, so is suspended. Meantime, American duo Sergiño Dest and Malik Tillman are injured, while their USMNT teammate Ricardo Pepi is likely to start the night on the bench, with club captain Luuk de Jong leading the line. Star winger Noa Lang missed the weekend win over NAC Breda due to illness and, with Ivan Perišić not in the UEFA squad just yet, they'll be hopeful Lang can return. Lastly, left-back Mauro Júnior would miss the first leg of any knockout phase tie if cautioned.
PSV Eindhoven predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-2-3-1): Benítez; Ledezma, Boscagli, Obispo, Mauro Júnior, Veerman, Schouten, Bakayoko, Til, Lang, de Jong.
PSV Eindhoven Player to Watch vs Liverpool
Luuk de Jong's double against Crvena zvezda took his tally to 13 for the season, having also scored 38 times last season, now looking to add to his 40 goals in UEFA competition.
Liverpool Team News
Given that Liverpool have very little to play for, Arne Slot is expected to rotate heavily. Defenders Jarell Quansah, Kostas Tsimikas and Conor Bradley all started against Lille, likely to do so again, while Caoimhín Kelleher will be hoping for a rare appearance in goal, with Alisson potentially rested. Elsewhere, Wataru Endō, Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa and Darwin Núñez are also hoping to come into the side. Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota are sidelined, while Ibrahima Konaté would miss the first leg of the round of 16 if booked, albeit he's unlikely to take to the field.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs PSV Eindhoven: (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Bradley, Quasah, van Dijk, Tsimikas; Endō, Mac Allister, Elliott; Chiesa, Gakpo, Núñez.
Liverpool Player to Watch vs PSV Eindhoven
Cody Gakpo scored twice against Ipswich, taking his tally to 14 for the season, so can he find the net against the club he joined as an eight-year-old and then made 159 appearances for at senior level?
PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool Prediction
It's hard to make a prediction until the Liverpool team news is released, but with Slot likely to heavily rotate, and PSV ultra-motivated, we're forecasting a home win: PSV Eindhoven 2-1 Liverpool.
PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool FAQs - Champions League
How to watch PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool Champions League game on TV channel?
PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool Champions League game will be available on the following TV channels:
- UK: TNT Sports 3
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool Champions League game on live streaming?
PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool Champions League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool in the Champions League?
PSV vs Liverpool takes place on Wednesday 29 January 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PST).