FC Volendam
Erwin van de Looi's side did not get off to a great start in 2026-27, drawing 0-0 with Lusail SC on 31 July before losing 3-1 in a friendly to Ajax on 2 August .
Jong PSV
- Jong PSV's form was mixed in the second half of 2025-26, but they finished seventh, which was a solid effort for the club in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie.
- Jong PSV, under Stijn Schaars last season, played with a purpose and clear identity, pressing high when they could and playing their share of excellent football.
Head-to-Head
- FC Volendam have enjoyed the better of the H2H meetings between these two sides since 2015, winning 10, drawing two and losing five.
- They won 4-0 when the teams last met on 4 April 2025 and then went back north to trounce PSV II 4-1 on 22 November 2024.
Key Players
- He will look to the experience of veterans like Henk Veerman, who will be a battering ram in the midfield, holding up play and causing havoc in the box on set pieces.
- Robin van Duiven has the scoring history with the club and it is more than likely the 26-year-old is still their sharpest finisher.
Betting Insights
- Volendam's 1.9 favorite price for the victory is fair enough on paper, but seems a little short when compared to the 3.55 on Jong PSV and 3.8 for the tie.
- So the best bet here looks to be on the goals market where there is still enough juice left in over 2.5 goals, which is priced at 1.62, and BTTS at 1.53.
Prediction
- FC Volendam look the more likely winners in the Eerste Divisie 2026-2027 season opener at De Herdgang on Monday, but the odds still offer plenty of scope for the PSV Reserves to make their mark.
- So if Van de Looi's men can settle the game they will win it, but if Jong PSV can make it a back-and-forth battle they can get it into chaos, which might suit them better, depending on the second-ball work.
