PSV vs Arsenal: Match preview, team news and prediction

The Champions League clash between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal on December 12, 2023, promises to be an exciting match, despite both teams having already secured their places in the next round of the competition. 

The game is scheduled for a 6.45 pm WAT kick-off and will take place at Philips Stadion in Eindhoven.

Both teams have shown strong performances in their recent matches. Arsenal's successful Champions League campaign sees them at the top of Group B, while PSV follows closely in second place. 

PSV's recent superb comeback win against Sevilla highlighted their potential, even though they're sure to finish second in the group. 

Arsenal, however, lost momentum with a Premier League defeat to Aston Villa, which might influence their approach to this match.

PSV will be without defenders Jordan Teze (concussion), Armando Obispo (knee), and Armel Bella-Kotchap (shoulder), as well as striker Noa Lang (knock). 

Hirving Lozano is both suspended and suffering from a hip issue. On the Arsenal side, they are missing Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf), Emile Smith Rowe (knee), and Thomas Partey (thigh).

For Arsenal, key players like David Raya in goal, defenders Ben White and William Saliba, midfielders Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice, and forwards Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus are expected to be in the starting lineup.

Both teams have demonstrated a capability to score goals, with PSV scoring ten goals in their last four matches and Arsenal scoring 12 in the same number of games. 

This offensive prowess from both sides suggests a partner with high goal-scoring potential.

Considering the recent form of both teams, experts predict a match with over 2.5 goals. The betting odds seem to favour PSV slightly, but Arsenal's strong performance in the group stage cannot be overlooked.

In their head-to-head encounters, Arsenal has a slight edge with four wins, compared to PSV's two wins and three draws. The most notable match was back in 2002, where Thierry Henry scored twice in a 4-0 win for Arsenal in Eindhoven.

The match time is 6:45 pm WAT, and for Nigerian viewers, it's best to check local sports channels for live coverage closer to the match, like SuperSports.