PSG vs Arsenal Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips - PSG to Complete the Job in the Champions League

Eddy Tora

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Last updated: 05 May 2025

Eddy Tora 05 May 2025

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PSG won 1-0 in the first leg in London
Arsenal have lost their last 2 games
I am backing the Parisians in the Champions League

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PSG beat Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg in London (Getty)

PSG beat Arsenal 1-0 in London and have a far fresher squad for the second leg. I think the French side can complete the job in the semi-finals and win in Paris.

Stats
HTH
PSG Form
Arsenal Form
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News

Stats

PSG have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
PSG have won by 2+ goals in 6 of their last 9 home matches.
Arsenal have lost their last 2 matches.

HTH

Arsenal have a 2-1 advantage against PSG alongside three draws.

PSG Form

Paris Saint-Germain went on a ten game winning streak this year but have now won two of their previous six games. They claimed their fourth consecutive Ligue 1 title with six games to spare.

Luis Enrique is concentrating on the Champions League where they haven’t won in three matches. They conceded late in a 1-1 draw at Nantes before a 3-1 loss against Nice despite ending with 76% possession and 13-3 shots on target.

The Parisians beat Arsenal 1-0 in London to take the advantage in the Champions League semi-finals. Ousmane Dembele’s 4th minute goal was the difference in a close match where Gianluigi Donnarumma made some important saves.

PSG are coming off a 2-1 loss at Strasbourg where they had 20-9 shots. Enrique rotated his squad to prepare for the Arsenal clash.

Arsenal Form

Arsenal recently went unbeaten in 12 matches, the run featuring six wins and six draws. They got past Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16, winning 3-0 in London and 2-1 in Spain.

The Gunners couldn’t keep it going in the semi-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium. Down in the 4th minute, they came close to equalising but couldn’t get past an inspired Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Mikel Arteta saw his side lose 2-1 against Bournemouth on Saturday. Declan Rice gave them a half-time lead but they couldn’t close it out, conceding two late goals.

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News

PSG (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz; Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Presnel Kimpembe is injured and Ousmane Dembele is faces a fitness test after suffering a hamstring injury in the first leg.

Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya; Ben White, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino, Gabriel Martinelli.

Takehiro Tomiyasu and Gabriel Magalhães are injured alongside Jorginho, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.

Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber and Martin Odegaard are doubtful.

Verdict

PSG v Arsenal

PSG are defending a 1-0 lead with a fresher squad and home advantage. I think the odds are favourable on the Ligue 1 champions who can win again in Paris.