Roda JC Kerkrade (home)
- Roda JC Kerkrade have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five Eerste Divisie matches.
- 5th-placed Roda JC Kerkrade (46 points from 29 matches) enter the weekend just one point behind 4th-placed PSV Reserves (from 29 matches).
- With that in mind, the battle in midfield and in transition may determine which way this one goes, as Kevin van Dessel’s Roda JC will be looking to control the rhythm and pace of the game by setting up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation and focusing on structured buildup, positional overloads and second-wave attacks.
PSV Reserves (away)
- PSV Reserves have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five Eerste Divisie fixtures.
- However, PSV’s Stijn Schaars and his players will look to make life difficult for Roda with their relentless pressing approach, high-octane style and fast paced transitions, with Schaars’ squad packed with exciting young talent that he has groomed for this type of game.
Head-to-Head
Roda JC have won both of the last two Eerste Divisie head-to-head matches between these clubs, most recently winning 1-0 away from home five months ago.
Key Players
- Anthony van den Hurk has been the team’s talisman with 12 goals in 27 league appearances.
- Jim Koller has been in fine form for PSV of late with four goals in the last eight.
- Robin van Duiven has scored 14 goals in just 22 league appearances, so expect the tall centre-forward to lead the line at Parkstad Limburg.
Betting Insights
- We’re going for a Roda JC win at 1.5, as well as Over 2.5 goals at 1.28 and Both teams to score - Yes at 1.41.
- Roda have won four, drawn five and lost five of their 14 home Eerste Divisie games.
- PSV have won six, drawn two and lost six of their 14 on the road, conceding 33 goals.
Prediction
Both sides have been in similar form of late, but PSV are winless in two against Roda , so we’re confident that the home side will hold out for three points.
