PSV vs Liverpool: Match Preview, Predictions & Lineups

Fixture: PSV vs Liverpool

Date: Tuesday, 29 January 2025

Kick-off Time: 20:00 CET

Venue: PSV Stadion, Eindhoven

Competition: UEFA Champions League, Matchday 8

PSV Eindhoven welcomes Liverpool to the PSV Stadion in a clash that concludes the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. Liverpool enters the game with a perfect record and a secure spot in the round of 16, while PSV has shown strong recent form but faces a daunting challenge against the English giants.

• Total Matches Played: 6
• PSV Wins: 0
• Liverpool Wins: 5
• Draws: 1
  

1. PSV 1-3 Liverpool (Dec 2008)
2. Liverpool 3-1 PSV (Oct 2008)
3. PSV 0-3 Liverpool (Apr 2007)
4. Liverpool 1-0 PSV (Apr 2007)
5. Liverpool 2-0 PSV (Nov 2006)
6. PSV 0-0 Liverpool (Sep 2006)
   

• Last 5 Matches: W-W-L-W-D
• Most Recent Result: PSV 3-2 NAC (Eredivise)
• Key Stat: PSV has won three of their previous four matches in the Champions League.
  

• Last 5 Matches: W-W-W-D-W
• Most Recent Result: Liverpool 4-1 Ipswich (Premier League)
• Key Stat: Liverpool remains the only team in the competition with a 100% winning record this season
  

Formation: 4-3-3 likely under coach Peter Bosz.

Key Players:

• Luuk de Jong: The experienced forward remains a crucial attacking outlet.
• Noa Lang: Known for his creativity and ability to deliver in big games.
• Malik Tillman: A midfield dynamo contributing goals this season.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Ryan Flamingo is suspended, while Mauro Júnior is one booking away from a suspension.
• Couhaib Driouech: Ruled out due to ankle injury. 
• Adamo Nagalo: Ruled out due to a shoulder injury.
• Sergiño Dest: Ruled out due to a cruciate ligament tear.
  

Formation: 4-3-3 expected under manager Arne Slot.

Key Players:

• Mohamed Salah: Liverpool’s talisman, with 3 Champions League goals this season.
• Virgil van Dijk: A defensive rock, returning to his homeland for this fixture.
• Dominik Szoboszlai: Vital in linking midfield and attack with his creativity and goal contributions.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Alexis Mac Allister and Ibrahima Konaté are at risk of suspension with another booking.
• Joe Gomez: Ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
• Diogo Jota: Ruled out due to a muscle injury. 
• Curtis Jones: A doubt due to a muscle injury.
  

PSV will likely adopt a high-pressing approach to disrupt Liverpool's rhythm while seeking to capitalise on counter-attacking opportunities. Luuk de Jong’s aerial presence and Noa Lang’s creativity on the flanks will be pivotal. Defensively, they must be disciplined to contain Liverpool’s lethal front line.

Liverpool will dominate possession, with their full-backs playing key roles in stretching PSV’s defence. Salah’s runs in behind and Szoboszlai’s incisive passing will be focal points in attack. Klopp’s side will also look to exploit set pieces, given PSV’s vulnerability in defending dead-ball situations.

PSV Eindhoven 1-3 Liverpool

Liverpool’s quality and European experience should see them secure another win, though PSV’s strong home form could see them find the back of the net.

Liverpool’s record against Dutch sides is formidable, with their last defeat coming in 1966 against Ajax. Since then, they are unbeaten in the Netherlands across seven matches. Can PSV end their unbeaten run?

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