Arsenal and PSG clash in the Champions League final with European glory on the line.
The biggest night in European club football arrives in Budapest on Saturday evening as reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain face Premier League winners Arsenal in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League final at the Puskás Aréna.
For PSG, this is an opportunity to cement their place among Europe’s modern elite by becoming the first French club to retain the European Cup.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are chasing history of their own. Twenty years on from their defeat to Barcelona in the 2006 final, Mikel Arteta’s side are aiming to win the Champions League for the first time and complete a remarkable campaign after ending their long wait for a Premier League title.
It feels like a fitting final between two teams who have approached the competition in very different ways. PSG have overwhelmed opponents with firepower, scoring 44 goals on their route to Budapest, while Arsenal’s run has been built on defensive control, with the Gunners conceding just six goals across the tournament.
PSG knocked Arsenal out in last season’s semi-finals, winning both legs before going on to defeat Inter Milan in the final.
Luis Enrique’s men arrive with momentum of their own, having eliminated Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich in the knockout rounds. Arsenal’s path included victories over Bayer Leverkusen, Sporting CP and Atletico Madrid, with the North London club still unbeaten in this season’s competition.
Champions League Final Odds
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| PSG to win in 90 mins | 7/5 |
| Draw | 12/5 |
| Arsenal to win in 90 mins | 9/4 |
| PSG to lift the trophy | 7/10 |
| Arsenal to lift the trophy | 13/10 |
Who is Favourite to Win the Champions League Final?
PSG head into Saturday’s final as favourites to retain the Champions League trophy, with the French champions priced at 7/10 (Betway) to lift the cup and 7/5 (AKBets) to win inside 90 minutes.
PSG’s pedigree in Europe over recent seasons and the devastating attacking form they have shown throughout this campaign makes them favourites here. Luis Enrique’s side have scored more goals than any other team in this season’s competition and arrive in Budapest having lost just once in their last 12 Champions League knockout matches.
Their experience on this stage is another major factor. This will be PSG’s third Champions League final in six years and they are attempting to become the first side outside of Real Madrid to successfully defend the trophy in the modern Champions League era.
However, Arsenal remain firmly in contention according to the odds. The Gunners are 13/10 (BetMGM) to win the competition outright and 9/4 (bet365) to secure victory in normal time after an outstanding European campaign that has been built on defensive resilience and tactical discipline.
Oddschecker betting trends show punters slightly favour PSG heading into the final. PSG have received 61% of all bets placed on the 90-minute result market, compared to 34% backing Arsenal.
The outright winner market is far closer, though, suggesting bettors still see this as a finely balanced contest. PSG account for 54% of bets to lift the trophy, while Arsenal have attracted 46% of the market.
Much could come down to whether Arsenal’s defensive structure can contain PSG’s explosive front line.
With two domestic champions, two elite managers and a first European title for Arsenal or back-to-back crowns for PSG on the line, Budapest is set for one of the most significant Champions League finals in recent memory.
