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Anfield hosts a fascinating clash on Wednesday as Liverpool welcome PSV Eindhoven in a meeting of contrasting moods and momentum. Historically, the Reds have dominated this fixture on Merseyside, but their current domestic slump means previous head-to-heads offer limited comfort. Arne Slot’s side are leaking goals, short on cohesion and struggling to integrate big-name arrivals, even as their European campaign remains broadly on track. PSV, by contrast, arrive as reigning Dutch champions on an eleven-match unbeaten run in all competitions, playing bold, front-foot football. With both clubs chasing knockout-phase security, this encounter promises attacking intent and plenty of volatility.
Here’s our Bet Builder pick for Liverpool vs PSV, which has been placed with William Hill:
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Why this pick
Mateta is Palace’s top scorer with seven goals and is "coping really well" with fitness concerns. Palace create a huge volume of chances (13.5 shots per game), and Mateta takes the bulk of them (46 shots, 36 in the box). He faces a Tottenham defence that concedes 1.5 goals per away game, plays a risky offside trap, and is prone to individual errors. Given Spurs' open style on the road, Mateta will get chances.
Why this pick
Palace struggle to keep possession (46%) while Tottenham are very strong at stealing the ball. This dynamic forces Wharton into a high volume of defensive actions (30 tackles, 75 recoveries already). Facing skilful Spurs attackers who draw fouls, and with Palace prone to fouling in dangerous areas, Wharton is the likely candidate to commit a cynical challenge to stop a Spurs counter-attack.
Why this pick
Tottenham are the league’s aggressors, averaging 2.44 yellows per game with three red cards this season. Bergvall has a high foul rate (15 fouls in just 670 minutes) and has already been booked twice. His 49.3% duel success rate suggests he often mistimes challenges. In a heated derby atmosphere, his high-pressing role and "sprint-and-block" defensive duties make him a prime candidate for a booking.
This 40/1 Bet Builder leans on the stylistic clash at Selhurst Park. We back Mateta to exploit Spurs' porous away defence, while the midfield battle—aggressive Spurs pressing vs Palace's struggle for possession—sets the stage for both Wharton and Bergvall to fall foul of the referee in a heated derby.
Liverpool vs PSV Bet Builder Tip
Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
Both Teams To Score, commonly shortened to BTTS, is a market where the wager lands if each side finds the net at least once during the match, regardless of the final scoreline. In this particular tie, the clash of styles, form lines and tactical issues strongly points towards both attacks enjoying opportunities.
Liverpool’s domestic form could scarcely be more concerning. Back-to-back 3-0 defeats against Manchester City and Nottingham Forest exposed deep structural flaws across the pitch. Even Alisson’s return has not stemmed the flow, with the Reds conceding three in successive league matches for the first time since the mid-1960s. The defensive unit looks unsure: Virgil van Dijk is marshalling a back line where Ibrahima Konaté appears distracted by contract talk, Milos Kerkez has struggled to convince, and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure has left a gaping void on the right. The knock-on effect has forced Dominik Szoboszlai to fill in as a makeshift full-back at times, weakening the midfield and leaving huge spaces for opponents to attack.
Despite this, Liverpool remain dangerous in Europe. They have won three of their four Champions League fixtures so far, sitting inside the crucial top eight positions and retaining hope of automatic last-16 progression. Mohamed Salah continues to chase a personal landmark, needing two goals to become the first African player to reach 50 strikes in the competition. Ekitike is pushing to start ahead of Isak, and Cody Gakpo will be desperate to make an impact against his former club. That front three, supported by creative midfielders, should generate chances against a PSV defence that is far from watertight.
PSV, meanwhile, embody risk and reward. Peter Bosz has his side playing adventurous football, reflected in nine goals scored and seven conceded in their first four Champions League outings. Their results tell the story: a heavy 3-1 loss to Union Saint-Gilloise, a 6-2 demolition of Napoli, and two 1-1 away draws against Bayer Leverkusen and Olympiacos. They are rarely dull. The Dutch champions push numbers forward, press high and accept that leaving space at the back is the price of their philosophy.
The Eindhoven side’s confidence is reinforced by an eleven-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Guus Til, leading the line as a makeshift centre-forward, is in fine scoring form, while Ismael Saibari and Joey Veerman contribute regularly in the final third. Ricardo Pepi’s record in Europe, including a goal against Liverpool last season, further underlines PSV’s threat.
Taking all of this together, we have a Liverpool team who are fragile at the back but still loaded with attacking talent, facing a PSV outfit who score and concede freely. That combination strongly supports BTTS as the primary selection in this builder.
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Sergiño Dest To Be Carded
The second leg of the builder looks to the discipline market, focusing on Sergiño Dest to be shown a card. The American full-back is expected to start on the right of PSV’s defence, directly facing a Liverpool front line likely to feature Andrew Robertson overlapping, Gakpo drifting infield and Salah cutting inside from the opposite flank to attack central lanes.
Peter Bosz sets his teams up to play aggressively, pushing full-backs high and demanding intense pressing. That ambition inevitably leaves defenders exposed in transitions, especially away from home at grounds such as Anfield. Dest will be asked to cope with quick interchanges, diagonal switches and direct one-v-one situations against technically gifted forwards who are desperate to exploit Liverpool’s need for a statement European performance.
Salah is chasing a Champions League milestone and typically draws persistent fouls due to his balance and ball retention. Should he swap sides or drift into spaces near Dest, the PSV right-back will face repeated decisions under pressure: stand off and risk shots, or commit to tackles that can become mistimed challenges. With Liverpool also fielding Ekitike and Gakpo, there will be constant movement across the front line, forcing Dest into recovery runs and last-ditch interventions.
Given PSV’s open style, Liverpool’s determination to respond to domestic humiliation and the intensity required from full-backs in Bosz’s system, Dest committing enough fouls to attract a booking appears a realistic outcome and offers strong value within this builder.
Each Team Over 3 Corners
The final component targets sustained attacking pressure on both goals, backing each team to earn more than three corners. Corner markets reward volume rather than finishing, and this fixture sets up nicely for repeated attacking waves from both clubs.
Liverpool under Slot may be struggling defensively, but they still possess wide players and attacking full-backs who naturally generate corners. Robertson’s return on the left increases the likelihood of crosses being blocked, while Salah’s dribbling on the opposite flank often forces hurried clearances behind the byline. Gakpo and Ekitike attacking the penalty area should also encourage deliveries from wide and second-phase shots that take deflections.
PSV, for their part, rarely sit back. Their Champions League campaign so far shows a willingness to attack even in difficult away fixtures, with their 1-1 draws at Leverkusen and Olympiacos built on creating chances rather than shutting games down. Veerman’s passing range, Saibari’s forward runs and Til’s central presence mean PSV will look to test a Liverpool defence that has conceded three goals in successive league matches and appears anything but secure.
With both sides needing points to strengthen their position in the 36-team table, a cautious stalemate seems unlikely. Instead, we can expect frequent incursions into the final third at both ends. That pattern should produce enough blocked crosses, deflected shots and clearances under pressure for each team to surpass three corners, rounding off the builder with a selection that aligns neatly with the anticipated match flow.
For that reason, Both Teams To Score fits naturally within the bet builder.
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