PSV Reserves

vs

FC Eindhoven

Preview

Jong PSV (home)

• Jong PSV are a fast-paced, aggressive, possession-based side that score goals.
• Jong PSV are playing some good football and seem to have found their groove in recent weeks.
• The home team are in good form, winning three of their last five Eerste Divisie games, scoring seven goals in their last three.
• Backed up by a pressing game that is usually relentless, PSV’s youth should have the energy to make this a tough night for FC Eindhoven.

FC Eindhoven (away)

• Maurice Verberne’s side are mid-table with around 37 points from 30 matches.
• Eindhoven are capable of frustrating Jong PSV for long periods, but the young hosts have scored at least twice in three of their last five league matches and should have enough to edge this local derby.

Head-to-Head

• However, recent history and the odds suggest both teams to score, at 1.36, is the way to go here as these two clubs have shared plenty of goals in their recent meetings.
• Both teams have scored in four of the last five head-to-head encounters and it seems highly likely that Eindhoven can contribute to that trend on Friday.

Key Players

• A double-digit goalscorer in Robin van Duiven leads the line, while creative midfielder Joël van den Berg has been influential in recent fixtures.
• Tai Abed and Nicolas Verkooijen both offer good support from the flanks, getting goals and assists apiece across the season.
  • Robin van Duiven
  • Joël van den Berg
  • Tai Abed
  • Nicolas Verkooijen

Betting Insights

• They are the slight favorites for this fixture at 2.27, but FC Eindhoven have a good record against Jong PSV, especially at home, and will be difficult to beat at 2.66.
• Both teams to score at 1.36 is a strong trend-based option given recent meetings.

Prediction

• Both teams have scored in four of the last five head-to-head encounters and it seems highly likely that Eindhoven can contribute to that trend on Friday.
• The young hosts have scored at least twice in three of their last five league matches and should have enough to edge this local derby.