Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
PSV Eindhoven
Feyenoord
On December 22, at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, PSV will host Feyenoord. The central match of Round 17 in the Eredivisie kicks off at 14:30.
Preview
PSV confidently leads the Eredivisie standings. The hosts have accumulated 42 points, holding a six-point advantage over their nearest rivals. Therefore, last round’s defeat to Heerenveen (0–1) did not affect the team’s position in the table.
At the Philips Stadion, PSV is unmatched. The team thrives at home, demonstrating strong attacking performance and reliable defense. Under Peter Bosz, PSV has won every home match in the league this season.
As for Feyenoord, they currently sit in fourth place. Two consecutive victories have allowed the visitors to gain more points, bringing their total to 35. In their recent matches, "The Farmers" defeated Waalwijk 3–2 and crushed Heracles 5–2.
Feyenoord remains unbeaten away from home this season across all competitions, even managing a draw against Manchester City in the Champions League. Specifically in the league, Brian Priske’s squad has won four consecutive away games.
Team Statistics
- PSV has not drawn a single match in the Eredivisie this season.
- PSV is the league's highest-scoring team, with 56 goals.
- Feyenoord has scored 23 goals in eight away matches.
- Feyenoord has scored three or more goals in three of their last four league games.
- PSV has won seven consecutive home matches.
Head-to-Head Meetings
The last time these teams faced off at this stadium, the match ended in a thrilling 2–2 draw. Earlier this season, the opponents met in the Super Cup, where Feyenoord clinched victory in a penalty shootout. The last two encounters between the sides have seen the total goals exceed three.
Key Players
For PSV, Ricardo Pepi has been a key player, scoring 10 goals in the league. Ismael Saibari also boasts an impressive contribution with five goals and seven assists. Feyenoord, on the other hand, has fewer standout performers. Santiago Gimenez is the team's top scorer in the league, while Igor Paixao (4 goals, 6 assists) will miss the match due to injury.
Probable Lineups
PSV: Benitez, Karsdorp, Flamingo, Boscagli, Junior, Til, Veerman, Saibari, Perisic, De Jong, Lang.
Feyenoord: Wellenreuther, Nieuwkoop, Trauner, Hancko, Bueno, In-Beom, Timber, Moussa, Milambo, Ivanusec, Gimenez.
Prediction
PSV has not lost in their last three matches against Feyenoord. However, bookmakers consider the hosts to be favorites, with odds of 1.66 for their victory.
Despite the setback against Heerenveen, PSV appears more reliable overall. Their squad features several players who consistently deliver results this season. Meanwhile, Feyenoord is missing one of their key contributors in terms of goals and assists, which could impact their performance. I predict PSV will extend their home winning streak by defeating Feyenoord on their turf.
