Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven Football Match Stats & Results Wednesday, 26 November, 2025 14:00
PSV Shock Anfield: Clinical Finishing, Super-Sub Driouech, and Winning Betting Tips Highlight a Stunning 4–1 Triumph
On a cold November night, Anfield witnessed one of the most surprising results of the 2025/26 Champions League first qualifying round. Despite Liverpool’s near-total control of the match, PSV Eindhoven delivered a ruthless display of efficiency, leaving England with a remarkable 4–1 victory.
The statistics painted a different picture: Liverpool dominated 64% possession, launched 26 shots to PSV’s 8, yet were repeatedly punished by the Dutch side’s precise execution and tactical discipline.
Early Exchange: Liverpool Dominate, PSV Strike First
PSV opened the scoring early when Ivan Perišić converted a 6th-minute penalty, stunning the home crowd. Liverpool hit back quickly as Dominik Szoboszlai finished confidently after a clever Cody Gakpo assist, restoring parity.
From there, Liverpool tightened their grip on the match.
Mohamed Salah repeatedly drifted into promising positions but produced just one shot — a continuation of his unusually subdued form this season, where end product has become increasingly inconsistent for the Egyptian forward.
Second-Half Shift: PSV Take Control
After the break, the match turned on its head.
Guus Til, industrious and tactically sharp, put PSV ahead in the 56th minute. Liverpool began to rush their attacks, and PSV sensed weakness.
The turning point came from the bench.
Substitutes Roderick Pepi and Couhaib Driouech combined brilliantly: Pepi assisted Driouech for a precise 73rd-minute finish. Later in stoppage time, after a brief cameo from youngster Esmir Bajraktarević, Driouech struck again to complete the shock result.
Man of the Match: Couhaib Driouech
Introduced in the 69th minute, the 23-year-old winger changed everything.
Two goals, perfect shooting efficiency (1/1 on target), explosive energy, and a 7.9 rating — a super-sub performance that flipped a tight match into a statement victory in just 21 minutes.
PSV’s Collective Strength
Goalkeeper Matěj Kovář played an equally crucial role, matching Driouech’s 7.9 rating while producing eight saves to withstand Liverpool’s barrage.
Mauro Júnior and Joey Veerman anchored the midfield with discipline, while Yarek Gąsiorowski’s calm defending kept Liverpool’s counters at bay.
Winning Betting Tips: A Big Plus for Punters
The data-driven betting insights for this match proved exceptionally profitable, aligning perfectly with how the game unfolded.
Top Tip
Liverpool vs PSV — Under 2.5 Goals (Home Total)
- Probability: 71%
- Odds: 2.01
- xG: Liverpool 2.70 • PSV 1.85
Liverpool’s lack of finishing quality and PSV’s compact defensive structure made this prediction spot-on. The Reds managed just one goal despite heavy pressure, validating the Under 2.5 Home Total call.
Premium Tip
BTTS — Yes
- Probability: 62%
- Odds: 1.64
- xG: Liverpool 2.70 • PSV 1.85
Both teams found the net early, and the match quickly delivered on the expectation that neither side would keep a clean sheet.
Both premium and top tips landed perfectly, providing a strong return for bettors aligned with analytical predictions.
Conclusion
Liverpool leave the pitch with troubling questions — dominance without precision, control without resilience. PSV, however, depart Anfield with renewed belief, two crucial away goals, and a performance that showcased both tactical brilliance and individual excellence.
A night to remember for the Dutch giants — and for anyone who followed the betting tips that hit exactly as predicted.


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