PSV Eindhoven vs Atletico Madrid: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for PSV Eindhoven vs Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: PSV Eindhoven vs Atletico Madrid
• Date: Tuesday, 09 December 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Philips Stadion

Given PSV Eindhoven's recent form, they'll be looking to capitalise on their attacking prowess, especially after thrashing Napoli 6-2 at home. Their confidence should be high, and with players like Pepi and Til leading the line, they could pose a significant threat to Atletico Madrid's defence. However, Atletico Madrid have shown resilience at home, as seen in their wins against Inter and Union St. Gilloise, suggesting they might be able to hold their ground and counter-attack effectively.

Atletico Madrid's recent away form has been less convincing, with heavy losses to Arsenal and Liverpool, which might give PSV an edge. Yet, with players like Alvarez up front and a solid midfield, they could still cause PSV problems. The match could be closely contested, with both teams having moments of brilliance, but PSV's home advantage and recent scoring form might just tip the scales in their favour.

PSV Eindhoven have been in scintillating form recently, particularly at home, where they demolished Napoli 6-2. Even their away performances have been commendable, with a draw against Olympiakos and a convincing win over Liverpool. This run of results should give them a massive boost in confidence and momentum going into this match, suggesting they'll be eager to continue their scoring spree.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results:

• Win: 4-1 vs Liverpool (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Olympiakos Piraeus (A)

• Win: 6-2 vs Napoli (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Bayer Leverkusen (A)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Union St. Gilloise (H)

Atletico Madrid have had a mixed bag of results lately. They've been strong at home, securing wins against Inter and Union St. Gilloise, but their away form has been less impressive, with heavy defeats to Arsenal and Liverpool. This inconsistency might affect their confidence, but their home form indicates they can still put up a fight, especially with key players like Alvarez in good form.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results:

• Win: 2-1 vs Inter (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Union St. Gilloise (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Arsenal (A)
• Win: 5-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Liverpool (A)

Historically, Atletico Madrid have had the upper hand against PSV Eindhoven, winning two out of their last four encounters. The most recent match in 2016 saw Atletico triumph 2-0, while the previous meetings were closely contested, with one win for Atletico and two draws, one of which went to penalties. This suggests that while PSV have struggled to beat Atletico, they've shown they can compete and hold their own in these matchups.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results

• Atletico Madrid 2-0 PSV Eindhoven (23 Nov 2016)
• PSV Eindhoven 0-1 Atletico Madrid (13 Sep 2016)
• Atletico Madrid 0-0 (8-7 pen.) PSV Eindhoven (15 Mar 2016)
• PSV Eindhoven 0-0 Atletico Madrid (24 Feb 2016)

• Ivan Perišić (Unknown) - Out

• Ruben Van Bommel (Knee) - Doubt

• Alassane Pléa (Knee) - Doubt

• Robin Le Normand (Knee) - Out

• Ilias Kostis (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Marcos Llorente (Pain) - Doubt

• Johnny Cardoso (Knee) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Kovar (GK), Dest (DF), Schouten (DF), Gasiorowski (DF), Junior(DF), Saibari (MF), Wanner (MF), Veerman (MF), Bajraktarevic (MF), Pepi (AT), Til (AT)

PSV Eindhoven are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Kovar in goal and a back four of Dest, Schouten, Gasiorowski, and Junior. This setup should allow them to maintain a solid defensive structure while enabling Sabari, Wanner, Veerman, and Bajraktarevic to control the midfield and feed the ball to the dynamic duo of Pepi and Til up front.

• Predicted lineup: Musso (GK), Molina (DF), Gimenez (DF), Hancko (DF), Ruggeri (DF), Koke (MF), Simeone (MF), Gallagher (MF), Barrios (MF), Baena (MF), Alvarez (AT)

Atletico Madrid are likely to deploy a 4-1-4-1 formation, with Musso between the sticks and a defensive line of Molina, Gimenez, Hancko, and Ruggeri. This formation should provide a strong defensive base, with Koke anchoring the midfield, allowing Simeone, Gallagher, Barrios, and Baena to push forward and support Alvarez up top.

• Til vs Gimenez: Til's attacking flair will be tested by Gimenez's defensive solidity.

• Junior vs Baena: Junior's defensive qualities will be crucial against Baena's creative play.

• Saibari (PSV Eindhoven): Saibari's goal-scoring threat will be vital for PSV's attacking ambitions.

• Alvarez (Atletico Madrid): Alvarez's ability to lead the line and score will be key for Atletico's chances.

PSV Eindhoven vs Atletico Madrid at 20:00 GMT on Tuesday, 09 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on TNT Sports 5.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be PSV Eindhoven 2-1 Atletico Madrid.

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