Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal: Betting odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for PSG vs Arsenal in the Champions League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

Paris Saint-Germain hold a 1-0 edge over Arsenal after Ousmane Dembele’s early strike in London, but the Gunners are no strangers to European fightbacks. With the Parc des Princes roaring, can Arteta’s side overturn the deficit?

Fixture: PSG vs Arsenal
Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK)
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris

With Arsenal travelling to Paris knowing they have to win, this game promises to be a cracking match between two sides with real attacking flair.

PSG will always play with a high intensity, with their central midfielders dictating the tempo, and their home fans will be expecting another lively display against a stubborn Arenal side.

The Gunners will try and execute their game plan to perfection, just as they did against Real Madrid in the previous round, and may look to soak up pressure before hitting their hosts on the counter. That being said, we think Mikel Arteta's side have left themselves a little too much to do against one of Europe's most exciting teams.

Match Prediction: PSG 2-1 Arsenal

PSG have hit a bump in their near-perfect season, losing their first and second Ligue 1 games of the campaign within the last couple of weeks. However, with full focus on the Champions League and the comfort of a 1-0 first-leg lead, the French champions will be ready to put Arsenal to the sword.

Last 5 matches (all competitions):

• Loss: 1-2 vs Strasbourg (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Arsenal (A) - UCL
• Loss: 1-3 vs Nice (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Nantes (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Le Havre (H)
  

Arsenal's league form has suffered slightly as a result of their excellent Champions League campaign, with just one win from their last four Premier League matches, but their two-legged victory over Real Madrid will give them real confidence heading into this one.

Last 5 matches (all competitions):

• Loss: 1-2 vs Bournemouth (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs PSG (H) - UCL
• Draw: 2-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Ipswich (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Real Madrid (A) - UCL
  

PSG’s 4-3-3 leans on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s pace and Vitinha’s tempo. Marquinhos anchors a backline facing Bukayo Saka’s wing wizardry.

Arsenal’s 4-3-3, missing Gabriel and Havertz, relies on Declan Rice’s midfield steel and Martin Ødegaard’s creativity. Jakub Kiwior will have to cover Kvaratskhelia’s runs, but Arsenal’s set-pieces could exploit PSG’s Willian Pacho. PSG haven’t been at their best on home soil lately, while Arsenal’s 2-1 win in Madrid fuels hope.

• PSG vs English clubs: PSG have only won four of their last 11 games at home to English opposition, losing four and drawing three.
• Arsenal vs French clubs: Arsenal have only lost two of their last ten games in France, but those defeats have come in their most recent visits.
• UCL Runs: Arsenal beat PSV (9-3) and Real Madrid in the knockout stages. PSG have beaten Brest (10-0), Liverpool and Villa.
  

• Arsenal 0-1 PSG (29 Apr 2025)
• Arsenal 2-0 PSG (01 Oct 2024)
• Arsenal 2-2 PSG (23 Nov 2016)
• PSG 1-1 Arsenal (13 Sep 2016)
  

Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Ruiz; Doué, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli

PSG:

• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: The tricky winger will test Arsenal's full backs time and time again.
• Vitinha: PSG's midfield metronome, the Portuguese star will set the tempo of the match.
• Ousmane Dembele: The first-leg goalscorer, Dembele's pace and directness will test Kiwior and Saliba at the back.

Arsenal:

• Bukayo Saka: Arsenal's main man will have to be on top form to get the better of Nuno Mendes.
• Declan Rice: The Englishman will look to control Arsenal's play through the middle, alongside the returning Thomas Partey.
• Martin Ødegaard: The captain has to be at his best to drive Arsenal forward, creating chances for the likes of Saka.
  

Arsenal’s 1994 Cup Winners’ Cup semi-final win at Parc des Princes saw Kevin Campbell’s early goal stun PSG.

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