PSV Eindhoven vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction: The Lightbulbs Win Is Not Enough Without A Team Captain Goal!

PSV Eindhoven will welcome Fortuna Sittard to the Philips Stadion in the ninth round of the Eredivisie.

The Lightbulbs will be seeking to consolidate their position atop the standings of the Eredivisie by picking up a comfortable win in front of their fans although they'll be wary of the threat that their opposition may pose in this clash, having taken points off of Feyenoord and Ajax Amsterdam this season.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between PSV Eindhoven vs. Fortuna Sittard, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

PSV Eindhoven

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The Lightbulbs have made their intentions clear as day this season as they have cemented their place as favorite candidates to clinch the league trophy for the first time since

Before the international break, Peter Bzosch's side made the trip to Rotterdam to lock horns with Sparta Rotterdam at the Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, and a strong second-half display saw them break their opponents resistance to win 4-0.

Despite some blunders on the continental stage, which have yet to see them pick up a win in the Champions League group stage campaign, a 4-0 loss to Arsenal and a 2-2 draw against Sevilla, they have been making headlines elsewhere, winning eight out of eight league matches while conceding only two goals in the process, a run that they'll be eager to maintain.

They currently occupy first place with 24 points in the standings and are four points clear of defending champions Feyenoord in fourth place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

W. Benitez; S. Dest, O. Boscagli, A. Ramalho, J. Teze; J. Veerman, M. Tillman, J. Schouten; N. Lang, L. De Jong, J. Bakayoko

Fortuna Sittard

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During the international break, Fortuna played host to TOP Oss at the Sportpark Broeksittard in a friendly match, and the disparity in quality and class saw them record a convincing 3-0 win.

In the league, Fortuna Sittard suffered a compelling 3-0 defeat at the hands of FC Twente in front of their fans, and this comes after a 4-0 defeat against AZ Alkmaar on the road. 

Despite being on a three-match losing run where they have failed to find the back of the net in each of those matches, Fortuna Sittard have been a resilient side, suffering one defeat in their six matches alongside three wins and two draws. With a run that stretches to last season, it's likely they'll give their opponents in this encounter a run for their money.

They currently occupy ninth place with nine points in the standings, one point ahead of tenth-placed NEC Nijmegen and four points behind fifth-placed Excelsior.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

I. Pandur; I. Pinto, R. Guth, D. Siovas, R. Vita; O. Ozyakup, D. Duarte; T. Noslin, A. Halilovic, M. Lazetic; K. Sierhuis

Match Facts

• PSV Eindhoven have won seven consecutive home matches when playing against Fortuna Sittard.
• Fortuna Sittard have found the back of the net in just three of their eight league matches played.
• PSV Eindhoven averages 3 goals per game when playing at home, and Fortuna Sittard averages 0.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 25 meetings, PSV Eindhoven have won 21 times, Fortuna Sittard have won 1 time, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 67-19 in favor of PSV Eindhoven.

Expert Betting Tips

PSV Eindhoven have had a blistering start to the season, and their fiery momentum is far from being extinguished as they seek to make it nine out of nine wins in the Eredivisie, a feat that could be achieved hassle-free as they take on a side they haven't lost to in their last sixteen matches, picking up fourteen wins and two draws.

Fortuna Sittard, having managed to hold defending champions Feyenoord and Ajax Amsterdam both to a goalless draw this season, will fancy their chances of keeping the league's third prolific side at arms length too, though past meetings suggest otherwise, as they did in their matches against two powerhouses.

PSV Eindhoven are definitely a class above their opponents in this clash and should be able to pick up another commanding win at home. However, we have our sights on the anytime goal scorer market, which sees us picking up Luuk de Jong, who has scored seven goals and assisted five times in eight matches played so far, to get his name on the score-sheet.

• Anytime Goalscorer - Luuk de Jong for 1.72
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 1.68
• Handicap 1 (-2.5) for 1.88