PSV Reserves (home)
- PSV Reserves have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five games, recently beating Cambuur 3-2 at home and drawing 0-0 at TOP Oss.
- Stijn Schaars took charge of PSV Reserves in July 2025 and has continued the club’s tradition of playing a high-tempo, possession-based game with a high-pressing style and vertical play.
De Graafschap (away)
- De Graafschap have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five fixtures, recently hammering Jong Ajax 4-0.
- Marinus Dijkhuizen took over as coach in January 2025 and has got his team pressing, playing direct and fast while looking to overload wide areas.
- Reuven Niemeijer is his top scorer with 13 in 26 league games and has the pace and skill to get at the PSV defence.
Head-to-Head
- De Graafschap have won the last five matches against PSV Reserves in Eerste Divisie 2025-2026.
- Jong PSV are currently fourth, with 40 points from 25 games and De Graafschap are third with 42 from 26.
Key Players
- Reuven Niemeijer
- Reuven Niemeijer is his top scorer with 13 in 26 league games and has the pace and skill to get at the PSV defence.
- Robin van Duiven
- Robin van Duiven is the danger man in PSV’s team, having hit 14 goals in 22 games this term, and the home side have the better goals record, with 26 in 12 home games.
Betting Insights
- De Graafschap have won the last five meetings between these two sides in the second tier and have a slight edge in the betting at 2.05, while the hosts are a decent 2.95.
- Backing Over 2.5 goals at 1.33 looks a good play given both teams’ attacking leanings and the fact that De Graafschap have conceded 19 goals in 13 Eerste Divisie away games.
Prediction
Jong PSV have won two and drawn one of their last three home games, but De Graafschap’s dominance in the head-to-head and slight superiority in the table suggest the visitors can get the win on Friday.
