Arsenal will play host to PSV for the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.
Mikel Arteta’s side were excellent during the league phase, finishing third behind Barcelona and Liverpool to qualify directly for the Round of 16. However, they have hit a bit of a rough patch recently, with only two wins in their last five games across all competitions.
PSV, on the other hand, surprised many when they defeated Serie A giants Juventus 4-3 across two legs in the knockout phase playoffs to qualify for the Round of 16.
The last time these two teams met during the knockout stage of the Champions League in 2006-07, PSV emerged as victors over Arsenal across two legs during the Round of 16.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Arsenal vs. PSV live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the English language. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
What time does Arsenal vs. PSV kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, Netherlands and kicks off on Tuesday, March 4 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Mar. 4 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Mar. 4 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Mar. 4 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Mar. 4 | 12:00 p.m.. |
Arsenal vs. PSV predicted lineups, team news
Arsenal continue to be without the likes of Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, who are sidelined with different injuries.
Myles Lewis-Skelley will once again be available for selection after serving his suspension in the Premier League. He should slot into the starting 11, replacing Riccardo Califiori.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard.
Injuries: Havertz, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus, Tomiyasu
Suspensions: None
Malik Tillman, Ricardo Pepi, and Esmir Bajraktarevic will be unavailable for this game with the trio on the sidelines due to different injury concerns.
Due to new signing and former Arsenal striker Lucas Perez’s ineligibility, skipper Luuk de Jong is likely to start his 50th Champions League game leading PSV’s attack.
PSV predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Benitez (GK) — Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Malacia — Veerman, Schouten — Bakayoko, Saibari, Lang — De Jong.
Injuries: Tillman, Pepi, Bajrakatarevic, Junior (doubt)
Suspensions: None
Arsenal vs. PSV prediction
Arsenal may be struggling in attack, but they have a good chance to break through against a PSV defense that has been leaking goals. A well-executed set-piece could be enough to put the Gunners on the scoresheet. However, PSV’s attacking threat cannot be ignored, and they are more than capable of responding.
With both sides having strengths and weaknesses, a tight, low-scoring draw seems the most likely outcome — something Arsenal would likely be content with before the return leg at the Emirates.
- Prediction: Arsenal 1-1 PSV
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, March 4
- Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa (12:45 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid (3 p.m.)
- PSV vs. Arsenal (3 p.m.)
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille (3 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 5
- Feyenoord vs. Inter Milan (12:45 p.m.)
- Benfica vs. Barcelona (3 p.m.)
- PSG vs. Liverpool (3 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen (3 p.m.)
