Liverpool Clash with PSV Eindhoven: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Liverpool are seeking relief from a catastrophic streak of results when they welcome PSV Eindhoven for Champions League action on Wednesday night.
The Merseyside club suffered their eighth loss in eleven games on Saturday, enduring embarrassment at Anfield against Nottingham Forest in a 3–0 defeat that dropped them to 12th place in the Premier League. This represents a fresh nadir in Arne Slot's troubled second campaign as manager, with mounting pressure on the Dutch coach.
The former Feyenoord boss could really benefit from success against a familiar opponent from his Eredivisie tenure, though PSV defeated him last term. Liverpool had already secured progression to the Champions League knockout rounds when they traveled to Eindhoven and lost 3–2.
The Reds have claimed victory in three of their four European matches this season, yet approach Wednesday's encounter lacking conviction. Peter Bosz's offensive-minded PSV squad could present them with additional significant problems.
The Dutch powerhouse has collected only five points from their league phase campaigns so far, yet have suffered just two defeats across all competitions this season. Unexpected losses to Telstar and Union Saint-Gilloise haven't damaged what has been a largely successful campaign, highlighted by a 6–2 triumph over Napoli last month.
Here is Sports Illustrated's preview of a crucial encounter for the Reds.
What Time Does Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven Kick Off?
Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Liverpool | PSV Eindhoven |
|---|---|
Liverpool 0–3 Nottingham Forest - 22/11/25 | NAC Breda 0–1 PSV - 22/11/25 |
Man City 3–0 Liverpool - 09/11/25 | AZ Alkmaar 1–5 PSV - 09/11/25 |
Liverpool 1–0 Real Madrid - 04/11/25 | Olympiacos 1–1 PSV - 04/11/25 |
Liverpool 2–0 Aston Villa - 01/11/25 | PSV 5–2 Fortuna Sittard - 31/10/25 |
Liverpool 0–3 Crystal Palace - 29/10/25 | Feyenoord 2–3 PSV - 26/10/25 |
How to Watch Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United States | Paramount+, ViX |
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 2, discovery+, discovery+ App |
Canada | fuboTV, DAZN |
Mexico | Caliente TV, FOX One |
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool face significant challenges at right-back with both Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong unavailable, leaving Dominik Szoboszlai anticipated to fill the role again as Slot continues overlooking Joe Gomez.
Florian Wirtz represents another fitness worry and will likely miss the PSV match after sustaining a muscle problem while on international duty with Germany. He joins youngsters Jayden Danns, Stefan Bajčetić and Giovanni Leoni on the injury list.
Alexander Isak looks set to return to the substitutes' bench following his ineffective performance against Forest, with Hugo Ekitiké expected to replace him in attack. Andy Robertson should be another alteration from the weekend, taking over from Milos Kerkez at left-back.
Gakpo will play against his previous club, having found the net against them last season.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. PSV Eindhoven
Liverpool predicted lineup vs. PSV (4-3-3): Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Ekitiké, Gakpo.
PSV Eindhoven Team News
PSV arrive at Anfield with a nearly complete squad, missing only Ruben van Bommel and Alassane Pléa due to injuries. The latter has appeared just three times for his new team since his summer transfer from Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Ricardo Pepi excelled in the win over Liverpool last season, both scoring and providing an assist in Eindhoven, but Guus Til is expected to spearhead the attack on Wednesday after netting seven times in his last seven outings.
Former Tottenham Hotspur player Ivan Perišić should start on the left wing, with in-form Dennis Man operating on the opposite flank.
PSV Eindhoven Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool
PSV predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Kovář; Dest, Schouten, Gasiorowski, Salah-Eddine; Júnior, Veerman; Man, Saibari, Perišić; Til.
Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven Score Prediction
Considering Liverpool's present situation, it's challenging to forecast what we'll see from them in midweek. Will there be another brief revival on the horizon, or further disappointment?
Well, it might be another shaky evening for Liverpool's defense against the prolific PSV attack, but the 5–1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt last month demonstrates how the Reds can thrive against attack-minded teams with questionable defensive records.
The Anfield faithful will be anxious for Wednesday's battle, but should offer Liverpool some vital support if matters turn difficult.
We're predicting Liverpool to narrowly win an entertaining contest.
Prediction: Liverpool 3–2 PSV