Paris Saint-Germain FC vs Arsenal FC, Champions League 2024-25 SEMI FINALS
Overview
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Paris Saint-Germain FC vs Arsenal FC — Champions League at Parc des Princes.
- Paris Saint-Germain FC 8 games · 14 pts (2025/26)
- Arsenal FC 8 games · 24 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Felix Zwayer
- Assistant 1 Robert Kempter
- Assistant 2 Christian Dietz
16 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 10.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabağ Ağdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodo/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC Kobenhavn | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May | Arsenal FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 May | RC Strasbourg Alsace | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Arsenal FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | OGC Nice | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Apr | FC Nantes | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | Le Havre AC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 May | AFC Bournemouth | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Apr | Ipswich Town FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Real Madrid CF | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Paris Saint-Germain FC | Arsenal FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #1 |
| 14 | Points | 24 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 4 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 0 |
| 21 | Scored | 23 |
| 11 | Conceded | 4 |
| +10 | GD | +19 |
| 1.75 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
Paris Saint-Germain FC this season
Paris Saint-Germain FC this season
67%
Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
Arsenal FC this season
Paris Saint-Germain FC are 11th (14 pts). Arsenal FC are 1st (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Paris Saint-Germain FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arsenal FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Paris Saint-Germain FC
| Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | 10 G | 6 A |
| Ousmane Dembele | 8 G | 2 A |
| Vitinha | 6 G | 1 A |
| Desire Doue | 5 G | 4 A |
Arsenal FC
| Martinelli | 6 G | 2 A |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 5 G | 2 A |
| Kai Havertz | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Paris Saint-Germain FC to score. At the same time, Arsenal FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' Paris Saint-Germain FC is showing some good football. However, Paris Saint-Germain FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' Joao Neves has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 4 goals this season.
- 18' The referee calls foul for Nuno Mendes. He receives a card.
- 23' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bradley Barcola, as he is very good at scoring at Parc des Princes with 12 goals in the last 10 games.
- 26' The referee shows Arsenal FC player a card on 26.
- 27' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Fabian Ruiz makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 32' Arsenal FC have won 725 goals from 414 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 42' Arsenal FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 47' Paris Saint-Germain FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Myles Lewis-Skelly on 56 minutes.
- 61' Paris Saint-Germain FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Enrique might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 68' Riccardo Calafiori is replacing Myles Lewis-Skelly for the Arsenal FC side.
- 69' Arsenal FC ring the changes. Martinelli has done his job and it is now time for Leandro Trossard to step up.
- 70' The Paris Saint-Germain FC manager makes a substitution. Bradley Barcola departs to be replaced by Ousmane Dembele.
- 72' What composure from Achraf Hakimi! The Morocco international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 74' Fresh legs for Paris Saint-Germain FC! Lucas Hernandez comes on to replace Desire Doue.
- 76' A goal from the England international Bukayo Saka! He fires home on 76 to make it 2-1!
- 81' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 83' Ben White is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jurrien Timber at the 83 minute mark.
- 86' Riccardo Calafiori has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 86.
- 88' A change in the Paris Saint-Germain FC ranks — Nuno Mendes exits the field as Goncalo Ramos enters on 88.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Paris Saint-Germain FC take all three points.
Lineups
Paris Saint-Germain FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 5
- 2
- 8
- 1
- 7
-
25
Nuno Mendes ↓ Goncalo Ramos 88'
- 29
- 51
- 17
-
14
Desire Doue ↓ Lucas Hernandez 74'
- 87
Bench
-
21
Lucas Hernandez ↑ 74'
-
10
Ousmane Dembele ↑ 70'
- 39
-
9
Goncalo Ramos ↑ 88'
- 80
- 35
- 33
- 19
- 24
- 49
- 48
Coach
Luis Enrique
Arsenal FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 41
- 22
- 8
- 2
- 23
- 5
- 7
-
11
Martinelli ↓ Leandro Trossard 69'
-
12
Jurrien Timber ↓ Ben White 83'
- 15
- 49
Bench
- 20
- 30
- 17
- 32
- 3
-
19
Leandro Trossard ↑ 69'
-
4
Ben White ↑ 83'
-
33
Riccardo Calafiori ↑ 68'
- 37
- 53
- 36
- 45
Coach
Mikel Arteta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bukayo Saka | 2 |
| Ousmane Dembele | 1 |
| Achraf Hakimi | 1 |
| Fabian Ruiz | 1 |
| Kai Havertz | 1 |
Head to Head
Paris Saint-Germain FC Form
2025-05-07
Paris Saint-Germain FC
2–1
Arsenal FC
W
2025-05-03
RC Strasbourg Alsace
2–1
Paris Saint-Germain FC
L
2025-04-29
Arsenal FC
0–1
Paris Saint-Germain FC
W
2025-04-25
Paris Saint-Germain FC
1–3
OGC Nice
L
2025-04-22
FC Nantes
1–1
Paris Saint-Germain FC
D
2025-04-19
Paris Saint-Germain FC
2–1
Le Havre AC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.11
Paris Saint-Germain FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.91
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
Paris Saint-Germain FC or Arsenal FC 77% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Paris Saint-Germain FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Paris Saint-Germain FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Arsenal FC
67%
Paris Saint-Germain FC or Arsenal FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Paris Saint-Germain FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
6.6%
1 – 3
6%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 3
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 0
4.6%
2 – 3
3.4%
2 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Paris Saint-Germain FC
| Handicap | Paris Saint-Germain FC covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 22% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Paris Saint-Germain FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.