PSV Eindhoven vs Heerenveen Prediction: All Roads Lead To Securing A Champions League Qualifiers Spot

PSV Eindhoven welcome struggling Heerenveen to the Philips Stadion for the 33rd round of the Eredivisie.

Will Ruud van Nistelrooy's charges be able to record their seventh consecutive win, or will their run be halted by an unfavorable outcome?

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

PSV Eindhoven

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Ruud van Nistelrooy's charges had some difficulties in their recent match against Fortuna Sittard at home, but it wasn't something they couldn't handle as they crushed to a hard-fought 2:1 triumph thanks to goals from Luuk de Jong and Xavi Simons.

Prior to that, following their success against Ajax Amsterdam in the Dutch Cup, they went on to face off with Sparta Rotterdam on the road, and though they appeared less efficient in front of goal, Anwar El Ghazi's solitary goal in the 74th minute was more than enough to see them claim a 1:0 victory to extend their winning streak away from home to three matches.

The Rood-witten have exceeded expectations in the Eredivisie tenfold, with their performance nothing short of impressive as they are riding on the back of a six-match winning streak. However, that's not all there is to their laudable performance this season, as they are unbeaten in their last fourteen matches, recording eleven wins and three draws to accumulate 36 points.

In the standings, they presently occupy second place with 71 points and are five points ahead of Ajax Amsterdam in third place. Securing all three points here could see them book their place in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Benitez; Teze, Ramalho, Branthwaite, Van Aanholt; Veerman, Sangare, El-Ghazi, Til, Simons; Silva

Heerenveen

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The Superfriezen fell short of living up to expectations at home in their recent match against Excelsior Rotterdam, as they, despite being superior in all facets of the game, settled for an unfavorable outcome that witnessed them share a point each as the game concluded in a goalless draw.

Prior to that, they were involved in a five-goal thriller against NEC Nijmegen on the road, which witnessed them run out 3:2 winners courtesy of goals from Thom Haye, Sydney van Hooijdonk, and Antoine Colassin that made sure a crucial three points were bagged.

In their last eleven matches in the Eredivisie, there's no denying that Kees van Wonderen's men have struggled for consistency, as they have recorded four losses, three wins, and four draws, making their chances of recording a resounding result against a side that has been formidable in their previous matches unlikely.

In the standings, they presently occupy 8th place with 42 points, and their aspirations for European football next season have seen them fall nine points short. All they can do at the moment is consolidate their position.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Mous; Van Ewijk, Bruma, Bochniewicz, Kohlert; Haye, Tahiri, Nunnely, Sahraoui, Van Amersfoort; Van Hooijdonk

Match Facts

• PSV Eindhoven have won two consecutive matches against Heerenveen.
• Heerenveen have not won any of their last 13 away matches when playing against PSV Eindhoven.
• PSV Eindhoven averages 3.19 goals per game when playing at home, and Heerenveen averages 1.25 goals per game when playing.

Head-To-Head

In the last 61 meetings, PSV Eindhoven have won 32 times, Heerenveen have won 11 times, and there have been 18 draws, with the goal difference being 131-74 in favor of PSV Eindhoven.

Expert Betting Tips

Heerenveen will be looking to extend their winning streak away from home to two games, but that could prove to be an arduous task given the opponent they get to face in this encounter, and with their wobble performance in question, there's no question that defeat will be inevitable.

PSV Eindhoven, on the other hand, have been in good form lately, and with an eight-match winning streak at home, there's no doubt they'll be a handful to their opponent in this encounter, and anything other than a win here will be a shock.

Having won their last two matches against Heerenveen, we anticipate the home side to extend that run to three matches by claiming a comfortable win at home, and as such, we pick PSV Eindhoven to score an individual total of over 2.5 goals against a side whose defense has been porous.

• Total 1 - Over 2.5 for 1.80
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.76
• Corners - Over 10 for 2.25