Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 10/11
Bookmaker: Luckster
With the 2026 Champions League crown up for grabs on Saturday evening, PSG and Arsenal will meet at the Puskas Arena for a blockbuster showdown.
PSG
Starting with PSG, storming their way to a maiden Champions League crown last season as they secured an iconic 5-0 romp against Italian giants Inter Milan, Luis Enrique’s side have certainly cemented their spot as Europe’s new poster boy. On the cusp of making even more history on Saturday night and joining an elite list of clubs to clinch consecutive European titles, the former Barcelona boss finds his squad widely regarded as a standout contender here. However, failing to pick up some welcomed momentum last week as they signed off the 2025/26 Ligue 1 campaign with a 2-1 loss against bitter local rivals Paris FC, PSG have won just a pair of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Nevertheless, securing a thrilling 3-1 aggregate victory when they met Arsenal in the semi-finals of last year’s tournament, Enrique’s side have continued to collect some heavyweight European scalps this season.
PSG Team News
While Ousmane Dembele might have handed PSG an almighty scare after limping off after just 27 minutes in the Paris derby last week, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner has announced that he will lead the line here. However, despite being included in Morocco’s World Cup squad this week, Achraf Hakimi remains a real doubt due to a thigh issue.
Academy graduate Warren Zaire-Emery could once again start at right-back. Enjoying a sensational Champions League romp and registering 16 direct goal contributions in his 15 European appearances this year (10 goals, six assists), Georgian skipper Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will play a leading role in attack.
Arsenal
As for Arsenal, while the Gunners might have found themselves at the heart of a worrying blip on either side of March’s international break, Mikel Arteta’s record-breaking squad have come roaring back in an historic fashion. Officially getting their hands on a first Premier League crown since way back in 2004, the newly-crowned English champions have rightfully received a fearsome reputation from across the continent. Last seen over the weekend signing off their famous domestic adventure with a 2-1 victory away at Crystal Palace, Arsenal have won all of their previous five appearances across all competitions. However, winning just a trio of their previous seven showdowns away from the Emirates, Arteta’s high-flying side will be more than aware that they face a stern examination on Saturday evening.
Arsenal Team News
With a crisis at right-back ahead of Saturday’s trip to Budapest, Arsenal will once again be without the duo of Ben White and former Ajax starlet Jurrien Timber. However, making a first appearance since the end of January against Crystal Palace over the weekend, Mikel Merino will be part of Arteta’s travelling squad.
Handed a rest at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon, defensive talisman Gabriel will be handed a full recall and partner William Saliba. Likewise, registering four direct goal contributions in as many appearances (two goals, two assists), England international Bukayo Saka will lead Arsenal’s attack.
PSG vs Arsenal Key Factors to Consider
When PSG and Arsenal met in the semi-finals of last season’s tournament, the reigning European champions collected a 3-1 aggregate win.
Georgian skipper Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has remarkably registered 16 direct goal contributions in his 15 European appearances this year (10 goals, six assists).
England international Bukayo Saka has notched four direct goal contributions in as many appearances (two goals, two assists).
The Gunners have won just a trio of their previous seven appearances away from the Emirates across all competitions.
Nine of Arsenal’s last 12 matchups outside of north London have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
With all eyes falling on Budapest this weekend, neutrals will be hoping for a blockbuster Champions League finale. Securing a 3-1 aggregate victory when they met Arsenal for a semi-final showdown during last season’s tournament, PSG travel to the Puskas Arena on Saturday evening widely regarded as a standout contender. However, with the Gunners seeing nine of their last 12 matchups outside of north London finish with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome in Saturday’s showpiece event.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 10/11
Bookmaker: Luckster
