PSG vs Arsenal Lineups, Injuries, Head-to-Head Stats, UEFA Champions League Final Score & Predictions
Defending champions PSG will face Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday.
The Ligue 1 champions have the chance to become only the second club to win back-to-back Champions League titles since the competition was rebranded in 1992, following Real Madrid's achievement in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
PSG booked their place in the final with an impressive victory over Bayern Munich, one of the tournament favorites, and will be aiming to cap off another successful European campaign.
Arsenal, meanwhile, arrive in Budapest after ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title, finishing ahead of Manchester City in a closely contested race.
The Gunners are now hoping to complete a memorable double. A victory over PSG would also see Mikel Arteta become the first Arsenal manager to lead the club to a Champions League title.
PSG vs Arsenal Expected Lineups and Injuries
PSG have received a major boost ahead of the final with Achraf Hakimi returning after recovering from the hamstring injury he suffered during the first leg of the semifinal against Bayern Munich.
There were also concerns over Ousmane Dembélé after he picked up an injury in PSG's final Ligue 1 match of the season and missed part of the team's preparations. However, the France international returned to training during the week and is expected to start in Budapest.
Apart from those concerns, Luis Enrique has a near fully fit squad available for the final.
Arsenal have a few more selection issues to deal with. Ben White remains unavailable, while Jurriën Timber is in contention to start after returning to fitness.
Noni Madueke also gave Arsenal a scare after suffering an injury on the final day of the Premier League season. However, the winger is expected to be fit enough to make the matchday squad and could feature from the bench.
PSG:
- Goalkeeper: Safonov
- Defenders: Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes
- Midfielders: Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz
- Forward: Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Arsenal
- Goalkeeper: Raya;
- Defenders: Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie
- Midfielders: Lewis-Skelly, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Trossard
- Forward: Gyokeres
PSG vs Arsenal Head-to-Head Stats
The head-to-head record between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal is perfectly balanced with 2 wins each and 3 draws across 7 historical meetings.
They met thrice in last season's UEFA Champions League season, where PSG ultimately eliminated Arsenal in the semi-finals with a 3–1 aggregate scoreline on their way to lifting the European title.
UEFA Champions League Final Score & Prediction
PSG enter the final with the experience of having won the competition last season, while Arsenal arrive in Budapest full of confidence after securing the Premier League title. Both teams have impressed throughout the campaign and there is little to separate them going into the match.
PSG's attacking quality, led by Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, could give them a slight edge, but Arsenal's defensive record and midfield control make them a difficult side to break down. We expect a closely contested final between two of Europe's best teams this season.
Prediction: PSG 2-1 Arsenal.
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This story was originally published May 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM.