Football Result
Achraf Hakimi 72'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
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Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
Paris Saint-Germain
Draws
Arsenal
In a tightly contested UEFA Champions League Semifinal second leg, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 2-1 at the Parc des Princes, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory and a spot in the final. Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring for PSG in the 27th minute. Achraf Hakimi extended their lead in the 72nd minute. Bukayo Saka pulled one back for Arsenal in the 76th minute, but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
The match statistics reveal Arsenal dominated possession with 54.1%, while PSG held 45.9%. However, PSG were more clinical in front of goal, converting two of their six shots on target, whereas Arsenal only managed one goal from four shots on target, despite having a total of 19 shots compared to PSG's 11. Both teams committed 11 fouls each. Arsenal received four yellow cards, while PSG received two. The AI pre-game prediction correctly anticipated a Paris Saint-Germain win, aligning with the final result. The AI didn't expect a balanced game, which was correct.
Looking at recent form, Paris Saint-Germain's form has been inconsistent, with two wins and two losses in their last five games, across all leagues. Meanwhile, Arsenal have also struggled recently, losing two of their last five games, drawing one and winning two.
Paris Saint-Germain's next match is against Montpellier in Ligue 1. Considering Montpellier's poor form with five consecutive losses, PSG will be the clear favourite. Furthermore, PSG has dominated their recent head-to-head encounters. Arsenal will face a tough challenge against Liverpool in their next Premier League game. Liverpool's recent form has been mixed with three wins and two losses.
Examining previous encounters between PSG and Arsenal, PSG had won the first leg with a 1-0 away victory, putting pressure on Arsenal in this second leg. The home advantage proved crucial for PSG, reminiscent of their earlier Champions League encounter in 2016 where they drew 1-1.
On May 7th, 2025, all eyes will be on Parc des Princes as Paris Saint-Germain hosts Arsenal in a crucial UEFA Champions League match. According to AI, PSG is favored to win with a 46.3% probability, compared to Arsenal's 28.8%, while a draw is predicted at 24.9%. The home team, with a rate of 0.698, appears slightly stronger than Arsenal, rated at 0.643. However, recent form shows both teams struggling, with PSG losing two of their last five matches and Arsenal suffering a defeat in their most recent game. PSG's hopes rest on their star forward, Kylian Mbappé, whose speed and clinical finishing can unlock any defense. And of course, all eyes are on Neymar, who could define the result of this game. Arsenal will rely on Bukayo Saka's creativity and Gabriel Martinelli's pace to trouble the Parisian defense. The last head-to-head game saw PSG win 1-0 in London. Will Arsenal overcome the odds and secure a vital away victory, or will PSG's home advantage and individual brilliance prevail as the AI suggests? It promises to be a captivating encounter.