Arsenal take on the visitors PSV in the second leg of UEFA Champions League round of 1/8-finals. First leg result: 7-1. The match will be played on Wednesday, March 12th at Emirates Stadium (London).
Arsenal must focus on european success this spring. Under Mikel Arteta, the "Gunners" have re-established themselves as a formidable team. However, they have yet to reach greatness, as the Spanish coach has consistently fallen short against his former mentor, Pep Guardiola. Last season, Arsenal missed out on the Premier League title by just a couple of points to Manchester City. This time, there's little hope of catching Liverpool, though a second-place finish remains well within reach. They've also been eliminated from other domestic competitions—losing in the FA Cup, where they fell to a struggling Manchester City on penalties despite having a numerical advantage, and suffering two goalless defeats in the League Cup semifinals. That leaves the Champions League as their primary focus. In the group stage, Arsenal won all their matches except for two frustrating away trips to Italy: a 0-0 draw against Atalanta in Bergamo and a narrow 0-1 loss to Inter Milan in Milan. Last week, however, they delivered a brilliant performance with an emphatic result, showcasing their attacking firepower. Arsenal has been particularly dominant at home, winning seven consecutive matches at the Emirates with an aggregate score of 20-3.
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PSV appointed Peter Bosz in 2023, and his arrival had an immediate impact. He led PSV to victory in the Dutch Super Cup and, more importantly, guided them to an Eredivisie title ahead of Arne Slot’s Feyenoord. However, Slot's side got their revenge in the Super Cup last summer under a new coach. PSV seemed poised to retain their league crown, especially with their impressive early-season form, but their campaign unraveled, and they have now fallen significantly behind Ajax. Their saving grace has been their performances in the Champions League. After earning 14 points in the group stage, PSV advanced to the knockout rounds but had to face Juventus in February. They lost 1-2 in Turin but responded with an identical 2-1 victory at home, scoring the decisive goal in extra time. Against Arsenal, however, they managed only a consolation goal in a humiliating defeat, exposing their defensive vulnerabilities. PSV's struggles have been particularly evident on the road, where they have lost four of their last five away matches in all competitions.
Before this matchup, the two clubs had faced off 10 times, with Arsenal holding a clear advantage—four wins against just two defeats. The "Gunners" should secure another convincing victory, and not by a narrow margin—expect them to cover a -1.5 handicap.
Prediction for the match: Arsenal to win with =1/5 handicap.
