Liverpool will travel to Eindhoven on Wednesday to face PSV in a Champions League fixture with relatively low stakes on Matchday 8. Both teams are already through to the knockout stages, but there is still pride and positioning to play for as the Reds aim to complete a perfect league phase, while PSV look to solidify their place among the top eight teams.
With Liverpool in scintillating form under Arne Slot and PSV enjoying a strong domestic campaign, this clash promises an exciting encounter between two top European sides.
PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool: Match Preview
The Reds have been unstoppable in this season’s Champions League, winning all seven matches in the league phase so far. A deflected Harvey Elliott winner last week secured a victory over Lille, extending Liverpool’s unbeaten run in Europe. Manager Arne Slot, who replaced Jürgen Klopp this summer, is the second manager in the competition’s history to win his first seven games with a single club.
Liverpool are not just in good form in Europe but also in the Premier League, where they lead the table by six points. However, with a packed schedule ahead—including an EFL Cup semi-final and the Merseyside derby—Slot might consider rotating his squad for this fixture.
PSV have had a rocky start to 2025 despite their excellent domestic season. Peter Bosz’s side has dropped points in the Eredivisie recently but remains strong at home, losing just once in their last 53 games across all competitions. PSV’s comeback against Excelsior in the Dutch Cup and their hard-fought 3-2 win over NAC Breda at the weekend demonstrate their resilience.
Although PSV have a poor record against Liverpool historically, they will be aiming to end their winless streak against the Reds and secure a seeded spot in the knockout phase.
Team News
Liverpool
Liverpool will be without Curtis Jones, who remains sidelined with a thigh injury, while Diogo Jota is still recovering from a muscle issue that has kept him out of the last three matches. Joe Gomez is also unavailable after sustaining a thigh injury in December. Manager Arne Slot may take the opportunity to rotate his squad, with backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and youngsters such as Ben Doak and Conor Bradley in contention for starting spots.
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven, on the other hand, are missing Malik Tillman due to a serious ankle injury, while Adamo Nagalo (shoulder) and Sergiño Dest (knee) remain unavailable as well. Couhaib Driouech, who has been recovering from an ankle problem, could return to action, though his involvement might be limited depending on his fitness. Despite these absences, PSV will rely on their depth and resilience to challenge Liverpool.
Key Stats
- Liverpool have won 5 of their 6 meetings with PSV, scoring 12 goals and conceding only 2.
- Liverpool have the best away win percentage (80%) in the Champions League since 2021/22, with 12 wins in 15 matches.
- PSV have won just 1 of their last 9 games against English opposition in Europe.
- At home, PSV have lost only once in their last 53 matches across all competitions (W44 D8).
- Liverpool’s last defeat against a Dutch side came in 1966, a 5-1 loss to Ajax.
Predicted Lineups
PSV Eindhoven (4-3-3)
Benitez; Ledezma, Obispo, Boscagli, Mauro Jr; Til, Veerman, Schouten; Bakayoko, De Jong, Lang
Liverpool (4-3-3)
Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Konate, Tsimikas; Endo, Szoboszlai, Elliott; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Liverpool will look to continue their perfect Champions League run, but PSV’s excellent home form could make this a tough challenge. Both teams will aim to put on a show for fans in this final league phase match.
