PSV Eindhoven vs SC Heerenveen Live Stream, Predictions

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PSV Eindhoven

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PSV Eindhoven fans will want a repeat of their previous result, being the 2-1 Eredivisie triumph versus Fortuna Sittard.

For PSV Eindhoven, the goals were scored by Luuk de Jong (25') and Xavi Simons (82'). Paul Gladon (4') scored for Fortuna Sittard.

Their most recent results reveal that quality has been evident in the PSV Eindhoven defence. PSV Eindhoven have been mean at the back, seeing the tally of goals that have flown into the back of their net during their last 6 outings standing at 4. We shall soon see if that trend will end up being continued on here.

Analysis of their past results shows that PSV Eindhoven:

• are unbeaten in the league by SC Heerenveen in their last 9 games. Quite a long unbeaten run against them.
• are undefeated in their previous 9 home league matches. Visiting teams have certainly not had an easy time of it here.

SC Heerenveen

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In their previous fixture, SC Heerenveen drew 0-0 in the Eredivisie tie with Excelsior.

The stats don’t lie, and SC Heerenveen have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, seeing opposing sides hit 11 goals in all. In defence, SC Heerenveen have some weaknesses to address.

Ahead of this clash, SC Heerenveen have left without a victory over PSV Eindhoven in games played away from home for the previous 13 league games. Terrible.

👥 Head to head

Looking at their prior head to head clashes dating back to 24/11/2019 shows us that PSV Eindhoven have won 3 of them & SC Heerenveen 0, with the tally of drawn games standing at 3.

A combined total of 18 goals were shared by the two clubs throughout the course of those matches, with 11 from Rood-witten and 7 being from De Superfriezen. The average number of goals per game works out to 3.

The previous league meeting featuring the two was Eredivisie match day 9 on 09/10/2022 when it finished SC Heerenveen 0-1 PSV Eindhoven.

The match was refereed by Bas Nijhuis.

🗞️ Team News: PSV Eindhoven

Mauro Júnior (Knee Injury) and Armando Obispo (Knee Injury) aren’t available for PSV Eindhoven gaffer Ruud van Nistelrooy.

It seems likely that Rood-witten could kick off with a 4-2-3-1 formation in the match featuring Walter Benitez, Philipp Mwene, Andre Ramalho Silva, Jarrad Branthwaite, Patrick van Aanholt, Joey Veerman, Ibrahim Sangare, Anwar El-Ghazi, Guus Til, Xavi Simons and Luuk de Jong.

ℹ️ Team News: SC Heerenveen

SC Heerenveen boss Kees van Wonderen has some current player fitness concerns. Sven van Beek (Achilles tendon problems), Andries Noppert (Muscle Injury) and Joost van Aken (Knee Injury) will not be playing here.

We’re of the thinking that De Superfriezen seem likely to utilise a 4-2-3-1 formation, starting the game with Xavier Mous, Milan van Ewijk, Jeffrey Bruma, Syb van Ottele, Mats Koehlert, Thom Haye, Anas Tahiri, Simon Olsson, Osame Sahraoui, Antoine Colassin and Sydney van Hooijdonk.

✨ Prediction

We’re of the opinion that PSV Eindhoven will probably dominate possession and create several successful chances.

Conversely, SC Heerenveen might well find it a difficult task to score but we do think that it’s more than likely that they will be getting the chances to score, too.

Accordingly, we see a fairly comfortable 3-1 winning margin for PSV Eindhoven when all’s said and done.

Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Victor Martins, 00:51 17/05/2023