A classic European fixture returns to the spotlight as Liverpool host PSV Eindhoven at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase. With eight league-phase fixtures determining who reaches the knockout rounds, this Matchday 5 encounter is crucial for both sides. Liverpool arrive in a strong position near the top of the league-phase standings, while PSV sit in mid-pack and are still fighting to secure their progression.

The format of the Champions League league phase means every point matters: each team plays eight games against opponents from four different seeding pots, with the top eight qualifying directly for the round of 16 and the next sixteen heading into two-legged play-offs.  In that context, a home fixture at a packed Anfield gives Liverpool a golden opportunity to tighten their grip on a top-eight spot, while PSV know that even a draw in England could prove invaluable by the end of January.

Under head coach Arne Slot, Liverpool have built an aggressive, front-foot identity. Their league-phase campaign already includes high-profile victories over European heavyweights such as Real Madrid, a hard-fought 1-0 win at Anfield that underlined their defensive solidity and work rate.  In addition, an opening 3-2 success over Atletico Madrid showcased their ability to win chaotic, high-tempo encounters, a trait that could be important against another attack-minded side in PSV.

PSV arrive as reigning Dutch champions and one of the most entertaining attacking sides in Europe. They retained the Eredivisie title last season with a strong finish, including a decisive 3-1 victory against Sparta Rotterdam, and have followed that up with a free-scoring domestic campaign under Peter Bosz.  Recent league wins over AZ Alkmaar, Fortuna Sittard and Feyenoord highlight their offensive threat and depth across the front line.  However, their Champions League journey has been more complicated. After four league-phase games, PSV sit on five points, with one win, two draws and one defeat, leaving them 18th in the overall table coming into this round.

The current standings add a clear narrative to this clash. Liverpool occupy 8th place with nine points from four games, part of a cluster of elite clubs (including the likes of Bayern, Arsenal, Inter and Manchester City) who have started strongly and are already closing in on early qualification.  A fifth positive result would move them even closer to sealing a top-eight finish and the valuable reward of skipping the play-off round. For PSV, sitting 18th, the equation is straightforward: they need points now to stay ahead of the chasing pack and to avoid slipping into the bottom third, where elimination becomes a real danger.

Stylistically, this match promises to be open and dynamic. Liverpool still lean on the creativity and goals of Mohamed Salah, the direct running of Cody Gakpo against his former club, and the technical quality of midfielders like Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.  Behind them, the leadership of Virgil van Dijk at center-back has been central to Liverpool’s impressive European record, with the Dutch defender continuing to equal and surpass long-standing club records in the Champions League.

PSV, for their part, have been forced to adjust after a major blow: the long-term injury to exciting winger Ruben van Bommel, who suffered an ACL problem that ruled him out for the rest of the season and, crucially, for this Champions League campaign.  Even without him, PSV still carry a serious attacking punch thanks to the likes of Ismael Saibari and Guus Til, who have combined for a flurry of league goals and hat-tricks in recent weeks. 

Recent form numbers underline the general expectation. According to several betting and analytics sites, Liverpool come into the game with a recent all-competitions sequence of W-W-L-W, while PSV show D-W-D-L over their last four matches. That combination of home advantage, consistent results and greater European pedigree explains why most models rate Liverpool clear favorites at Anfield.

Historically, the head-to-head between these sides has been competitive. PSV claimed a notable 3-2 win over Liverpool in a Champions League meeting earlier in 2025, reminding everyone that the Dutch side can seriously trouble the Reds when given space and counter-attacking opportunities.  For Liverpool, that defeat provides both a warning and extra motivation: this fixture is as much about revenge and control as it is about points.

With the league phase entering its decisive stretch, the stakes are clear. A Liverpool win would almost guarantee their presence in the top eight heading into the final matchdays. A PSV victory, or even a draw, would tighten the mid-table battle and keep the Dutch champions firmly in the conversation for the knockout rounds. In front of a full Anfield under the lights, in late November cold, this looks set to be one of the standout games of Matchday 5 – and a key reference point for bettors, neutrals and fans of both clubs.

TV Broadcast & Livestreams – Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven

The Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven clash is part of a packed Champions League league-phase night and will be carried by official broadcast partners across the world.

• United Kingdom: Live coverage on TNT Sports 2, with streaming via the Discovery+ app. 
• Ireland: Champions League coverage shared by Virgin Media and RTÉ, with selected games available free-to-air and via their streaming platforms.
• United States: Live streaming on Paramount+, the primary home of Champions League action in the US market. 
• Canada: Full Champions League coverage via DAZN. 
• Australia: Every Champions League match live and on demand on Stan Sport. 
• Other regions: Fans should consult UEFA’s official broadcast-partner list for local TV and streaming options, including ESPN, Max, Amazon Prime Video and others depending on territory. 

Broadcasting schedules can vary, so viewers are advised to check local listings and streaming platforms shortly before kick-off to confirm exact channel and start time.

Match Information

Odds (1X2) – Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven

Betting markets strongly favor Liverpool at home. Across a range of bookmakers, the Reds are priced close to the 1.30 mark for a win, with the draw and away win significantly higher.

*Odds are indicative, taken from multiple bookmakers and odds comparison sites at the time of writing and may change before kick-off.

Most prediction models and betting algorithms project a comfortable home victory, often around a 2-0 or 2-1 scoreline in favor of Liverpool.

Form & Head-to-Head

Recent Form (All Competitions)

Key Recent Results

• Liverpool 1–0 Real Madrid – Champions League league phase, Anfield (Matchday 4), statement win that reasserted Liverpool’s top-eight credentials.
• Liverpool 3–2 Atletico Madrid – early league-phase thriller that set the tone for their campaign.
• AZ Alkmaar 1–5 PSV – Eredivisie, emphatic away victory showing PSV’s attacking ceiling.
• PSV 5–2 Fortuna Sittard and Feyenoord 2–3 PSV – further high-scoring league wins for the Dutch champions.

Head-to-Head

Historically, matches between Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven have often been tight and tactical, with both clubs possessing deep European pedigree. Earlier in 2025, PSV claimed a dramatic 3-2 win over Liverpool in a Champions League meeting, a result that underlines the danger the Dutch side pose when given space to counter and attack directly.

Overall, Liverpool have tended to perform strongly at Anfield in Europe, while PSV have shown that they can raise their level against high-profile opposition. This latest chapter in their rivalry arrives with the added tension of the new league-phase format, where every goal and every point directly impacts the overall table.

Champions League League-Phase Standings (Selected)

After four rounds of fixtures in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 league phase, the table around Liverpool and PSV looks as follows.

Data based on combined standings from league-phase coverage and prediction sites ahead of Matchday 5.

Prediction – Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven

On paper, this fixture appears to favor Liverpool. They are playing at home, have already defeated elite opposition such as Real Madrid in this league phase, and sit inside the crucial top-eight positions with a strong 3-0-1 record after four games.  Their attacking options are deep, their defensive structure is stable and Anfield remains one of the most intimidating Champions League venues in Europe.

PSV Eindhoven will not come to merely defend. Domestic results suggest they are capable of scoring multiple goals against strong sides, and their high-intensity pressing and vertical passing can trouble Liverpool if the hosts leave too much space in transition. However, the absence of key winger Ruben van Bommel removes one of their most explosive attacking weapons at exactly the moment they need a statement performance. 

Betting markets and data-driven models are largely aligned: Liverpool are heavy favorites in the 1X2 Odds, often around 1.30 for the home win, with the algorithmic correct-score prediction frequently pointing to a controlled victory with a clean sheet, such as 2-0. Given the Reds’ recent ability to manage big European nights at Anfield and PSV’s slightly inconsistent league-phase form, that projection is logical.

Taking all factors into account – current standings, recent form, home advantage, injury news and market sentiment – the most reasonable view is that Liverpool will dominate possession, create the bulk of chances and eventually wear PSV down over 90 minutes.

Final Score Prediction

Predicted result: Liverpool 2 – 0 PSV Eindhoven

PSV have enough quality to threaten on the break and may force Alisson into one or two important saves, but Liverpool’s depth, set-piece threat and strong home record in the UEFA Champions League should ultimately prove decisive in front of a vibrant Anfield crowd.