Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain Predictions & Player Props [April 29]
- Hashim Kolawole
- Apr 28
- 2 min read
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain square off in a blockbuster UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. Both sides are aiming to end their long wait for European glory, with the Gunners making their first semi-final appearance since 2009, while PSG continue to chase a maiden UCL crown.
Game Info
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
Where to Watch: CBS, Paramount+
Betting Odds
Outcome | Odds |
Arsenal Win | -110 |
Draw | +260 |
PSG Win | +275 |
Over 2.5 Goals | -130 |
Under 2.5 Goals | +100 |
Preview
Arsenal Preview
Arsenal come into this semi-final clash brimming with confidence after dismantling Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate. Mikel Arteta's men have gone unbeaten in their last eight Champions League matches and have shown their resilience despite injuries to key players like Gabriel Magalhaes and Jorginho. However, they must navigate this first leg without suspended midfielder Thomas Partey. Declan Rice will likely drop deeper, while the creativity of Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka will be crucial to securing a first-leg advantage.
Predicted Starting XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Ødegaard, Rice, Merino; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli
Paris Saint-Germain Preview
PSG also overcame English opposition to reach the last four, knocking out Aston Villa despite a second-leg scare. Luis Enrique's side have looked vulnerable recently, suffering their first Ligue 1 loss of the season against Nice and struggling for fluency in attack. Ousmane Dembélé, key to their European run, is currently without a goal in six matches. Still, their away scoring record — 18 straight road games with a goal — cannot be overlooked.
Predicted Starting XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Barcola, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
Key Stats
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 12 matches across all competitions (6W, 6D).
PSG have scored in 18 consecutive away games in all competitions.
Arsenal have never lost to PSG in European competition (3W, 2D).
PSG have lost two of their last three Champions League away matches.
Arsenal have kept four clean sheets in their last six UCL matches.
Player Props
Bukayo Saka Anytime Goalscorer (+180): Saka was influential against Real Madrid and will relish the space behind PSG’s full-backs.
Kvaratskhelia Over 2.5 Shots (+110): With Arsenal’s compact backline, PSG's Georgian winger could be forced into speculative efforts.
Final Prediction
Arsenal’s home form, defensive resilience, and greater freshness should see them edge the first leg. While PSG’s away scoring run suggests they might find the net, the Gunners’ intensity at the Emirates could overwhelm the French champions early.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 PSG
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