Paris Saint Germain vs Arsenal - UCL Final Predictions & Betting Tips

UEFA Champions League · Sat 30 May · 17:00 Puskas Arena Ref: Daniel Siebert
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Match finished
Paris Saint Germain 2–1 Arsenal
7 May 2025

This match has been played. We'll preview the next meeting once it's confirmed — head-to-head and form are below.

Head-to-head record

Their recent meetings

  • Games we looked at: 5
  • Both teams scored: 3
  • Over 2.5 goals: 2
  • Average goals: 2.4

What the pattern tells us

Both teams scored in 3 of the last 5 UEFA Champions League meetings between these sides.

These teams have averaged 2.4 goals per game across their last 5 UEFA Champions League meetings.

Match preview

How this game is likely to play out

Paris Saint Germain

PSG come in with UEFA-listed recent form of LWWDDW and remain slight market favourites.

Arsenal

Arsenal come in with UEFA-listed recent form of WWWWWD and strong defensive numbers in this UCL run.

How they'll set up

This should be PSG’s front-foot 4-3-3 against Arsenal’s compact, disciplined 4-3-3. PSG will want to stretch the pitch through wide runners and quick midfield combinations, while Arsenal will try to slow the game, protect central areas and pick moments through Saka and set pieces. That points towards a tight final where PSG can still edge the result, but where the under and draw angles both deserve respect.

Form & head-to-head

Stats behind this pick

The numbers point to a close final. PSG bring the attacking volume, Arsenal bring the defensive control, and that is why the main pick stays with PSG but only at low-to-medium confidence.

The recent head-to-head is tight, but PSG have had the more important wins. They beat Arsenal 1-0 away and 2-1 at home in last season’s Champions League semi-final, winning the tie 3-1 on aggregate. Arsenal did win the league-phase meeting 2-0 earlier that same campaign, so there is evidence on both sides.

Head-to-head

Last 5 direct meetings

Results between these two teams only — not general form.

May 25 Paris Saint Germain 2–1 Arsenal Home win
Apr 25 Paris Saint Germain 1–0 Arsenal Home win
Oct 24 Paris Saint Germain 0–2 Arsenal Away win
Nov 16 Paris Saint Germain 2–2 Arsenal Draw
Sep 16 Paris Saint Germain 1–1 Arsenal Draw

Recent form

Each team's last 5 matches

Each team's own last 5 finished league matches — not against each other.

Paris Saint Germain: PSG come into the final with the stronger attacking profile. They have scored 44 goals in this Champions League run and have already shown they can hurt English opposition in knockout football. The slight concern is balance: their games can become stretched, and Arsenal are much better defensively than most of the sides PSG have faced recently. Still, Luis Enrique’s side carry enough speed and variety in the front line to justify their place as narrow favourites.

Arsenal: Arsenal arrive with a very different case. Their run has been built on control, structure and one of the best defensive records in the competition. They have conceded only 6 goals in 14 Champions League matches and have kept 9 clean sheets, which is why the PSG win is not a high-confidence call. Arsenal are not just here to contain, though. Saka, Odegaard and the set-piece threat give them enough routes into the game.

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What the stats show

The numbers that matter

PSG are slight favourites in the three-way market.
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Both teams scored in 3 of the last 5 UEFA Champions League meetings.
PSG have scored heavily in this UCL campaign, while Arsenal bring a strong defensive profile.
Team news is now populated with key absences/doubts for both sides.

Team news & lineups

Expected line-ups

Updated: 29 May, 21:54

Paris Saint Germain team news

PSG’s main fitness focus has been Achraf Hakimi, who returned to training after a hamstring issue and is expected to be involved. Ousmane Dembele also had a recent thigh concern, but reports suggest he should be available. Lucas Chevalier and Quentin Ndjantou are the clearer absences. If Hakimi and Dembele are both fit enough to start, PSG’s attacking balance looks much stronger than it did earlier in the week.

Arsenal team news

Arsenal have had better news on Jurrien Timber and Noni Madueke, with Arteta confirming both are fit. Ben White is the confirmed absentee, which still matters because right-back depth has been a concern. Mikel Merino is also back in the picture after a long spell out. Overall, Arsenal look close to full strength in the areas that matter most, especially through midfield and central defence.

How injuries affect this pick

The injury news slightly helps the PSG pick if Hakimi and Dembele are ready to start, because both improve their attacking width and transition threat. Ben White’s absence also leaves Arsenal lighter at right-back. Even so, Timber’s return keeps this from becoming a strong PSG angle.

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Absences & doubts

Paris Saint Germain
Achraf Hakimi Doubtful
Lucas Chevalier Out
Quentin Ndjantou Out
Ousmane Dembele Doubtful
Arsenal
Ben White Out
Jurrien Timber Doubtful
Mikel Merino Doubtful

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What time is PSG vs Arsenal in the UK?

Kick-off is Saturday 30 May 2026 at 17:00 BST (16:00 UTC).

Where is the Champions League final being played?

The match is at Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.

Who is the referee for PSG vs Arsenal?

The appointed referee is Daniel Siebert.

Where can I watch PSG vs Arsenal in the UK?

TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with streaming via HBO Max in the UK.

What is the recent UCL H2H trend between these teams?

Across the last 5 UCL meetings, both teams scored in 3 of them, and we saw over 2.5 goals in 2 of them.

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