The round 8 match of the group stage of the 2025/26 Champions League between PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) and Bayern Munich (Germany) will take place on 28 january at Philips Stadion in Eindhoven. PSV Eindhoven vs Bayern Munich: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven in the last round suffered a heavy away defeat to Newcastle United (0:3). The unsuccessful run of four games, during which the home side recorded only one win in the Champions League (1 draw, 2 defeats), pushed the club down to 22nd place in the group standings. The home side can no longer reach the top 8, but a spot in the playoffs will be secured if three points are taken in the upcoming match. It is also worth noting that the club's 12-match scoring run in the Champions League ended in the previous round, while the home side have conceded in 15 consecutive matches in this European competition.
- At least three goals were scored in 11 of PSV Eindhoven's last 13 Champions League matches.
- At home in this competition the team has not drawn in eight consecutive matches (5 wins, 3 losses).
- In 6 of the last 7 previous home Champions League matches the club conceded at least two goals.
Potential PSV Eindhoven Lineup (4-3-3)
PSV Eindhoven: Matej Kovarz – Armando Obispo, Jarek Gasiorowski, Jerdy Schouten, Killian Sildillia – Joey Veerman, Paul Vanner, Mauro Junior – Dennis Man, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Gus Til.
Out with injuries are forwards Ruben van Bommel, Alassane Plea, Myron Boadu and Ricardo Pepi, as well as goalkeeper Nick Ollie and defender Sergino Dest.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich in the previous match at home defeated Union Berlin 2:0. The sixth win in the current tournament campaign (1 defeat) allowed the visiting team to secure a top-8 spot in advance, and the visiting team cannot finish lower than fifth. It is worth noting that in the last round Bayern Munich kept a clean sheet for only the second time in their last nine Champions League matches. Nevertheless, the visitors sit among the top four most reliable defenses in the 2025/26 Champions League, and with 20 goals scored the squad is among the top three scorers.
- A goal in both halves occurred in 5 of Bayern Munich's last 7 Champions League matches.
- On the road in this competition the club has avoided defeat in 5 of the last 6 matches (4 wins, 1 draw).
- The team conceded in 12 of the last 13 away Champions League matches.
Potential Bayern Munich Lineup (4-5-1)
Bayern Munich: Manuel Neuer – Raphael Guerreiro, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, Joshua Kimmich – Michael Olise, Lennart Karl, Tom Bischof, Luis Diaz, Aleksandar Pavlovic – Harry Kane.
In the treatment room are defenders Sasa Boe, Josip Stanisic, midfielder Konrad Laimer and forward Nicolas Jackson. Defender Kim Min Jae is suspended.
Referee
João Pinheiro (Portugal)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow/Red Cards Shown (Including Second Yellows) – 34;
Average Yellow/Red Cards Per Match – 3.4;
Direct Red Cards – 0;
Fouls Per Match On Average – 21;
Penalties – 10%.
PSV Eindhoven vs Bayern Munich: Match Prediction
The home side will be highly motivated in the final round. It is unlikely they will play while looking at results in parallel fixtures. Despite the intimidating name of the opponent, the home side under Peter Bos must try to take three points. At home the team shows decent results, avoiding defeat in 12 of the last 15 Champions League matches (8 wins, 4 draws). At the same time PSV Eindhoven scored even in their defeats during that period. Also, in the current tournament campaign the home side have one of the best scoring records among teams in the middle tier. However, the home side concede a lot even relative to their own level.
The visitors can afford to take the match easy. The prospect of finishing first given Arsenal's results seems unattainable. Nevertheless, even a possible rest for Bayern Munich's main players is unlikely to be consolation for PSV Eindhoven, as many Bayern players are capable of scoring. Away from home the visitors have been prolific across six Champions League matches, and in five of those games the club found the net at least twice. It is also worth adding that both clean sheets in the current campaign were recorded at home, while on the road the visiting team conceded even against one of the two least prolific sides.
Prediction: Both Teams To Score And Over 2.5 Goals
