PSV vs Atl. Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (9 December)

Unlike its Dutch rival Ajax who brings up the rear in this Champions League, PSV manages to do well for the moment in C1 since it occupies 15th place in the ranking with 8 points in its pocket. Surprised at home by Union Saint-Gilloise, the Dutch have bounced back perfectly since then, going 4 days without the slightest defeat against Bayer Leverkusen 1-1, Napoli 6-2, Olympiakos 1-1 and finally against a Liverpool team 1-4 adrift 2 weeks ago. Without any real competition in the Eredivisie, Peter Bosz's men are well ahead of the standings and they will want to consolidate their leadership position against Volendam and Heerenveen. A regular in European competitions, Atlético Madrid should be able to go beyond the regular season. The Spanish club is even aiming for a place in the top 8 in order to progress directly to the 1/8th finals.

He is currently in 12th place in the rankings, just one point behind 8th place. Beaten by Liverpool for their entry into the competition 3-2, Diego Simeone's men then crushed Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 before sinking against Arsenal 4-0. The Colchoneros then resumed their march forward by winning against Union Saint-Gilloise 3-1 and Inter 2-1 At the same time, in La Liga, the Madrilenians are chasing Real Madrid and Barça in the standings. They will also face Oviedo, Barça and Bilbao before this new European poster. 

PSV still deplores the absence of important winger Ruben Van Bommel (3 goals in the Eredivisie) who is on the flank in the same way as French striker Pléa who was therefore not included on the list for this Champions League. Moroccan midfielder Saibari (8 goals and 2 assists in Eredivisie, 2 goals in C1) is on the attack for this part like the prolific striker Til (9 goals in Eredivisie, 1 goal and 2 assists in C1) who scored at Anfield on the last day. The wingers Man (2 goals and 4 assists in Eredivisie, 2 goals in C1) and Perisic (1 goal and 6 assists in Eredivisie, 1 goal and 1 assist in C1) should also be started unless Driouech, who scored a double at Anfield, has shaken up the hierarchy. Replacement striker Pepi (3 goals in the Eredivisie, 2 goals and 1 assist in C1) should enter the group as will the captains Mauro Junior and Veerman. As during the reception of Inter, the executive defender Le Normand and the starting right side Llorente should withdraw from this trip to Eindhoven.

Otherwise, it will be all hands on deck for this meeting. Too tight to keep the cages against Inter, number 1 goalkeeper Oblak should indeed be reinstated. Scorer against Inter despite a low contribution to the game, Argentine striker Julian Alvarez (7 goals and 2 assists in La Liga, 3 goals and 2 assists in C1) obviously remains the number 1 danger of this team ahead of Llorente (3 goals in C1). Often replacing this year, Antoine Griezmann (4 goals in La Liga, 1 goal and 1 assist in C1) still retains a great influence when he comes into play. 

• Summary: PSV Eindhoven is going head to head with Atlético Madrid starting on 9 Dec 2025 at 20:00 UTC at Philips Stadion stadium, Eindhoven city, Netherlands. The match is a part of the UEFA Champions League .
• PSV Feedinco Rating: 6.86
• Atl. Madrid Feedinco Rating: 6.82