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The Eredivisie offers one of its standout fixtures this weekend as NEC Nijmegen welcomes reigning champions PSV Eindhoven to Goffertstadion. The clash, set for Saturday evening, carries extra significance as NEC aims to avoid a home defeat against PSV for the third consecutive season.
In recent meetings, Nijmegen have enjoyed surprising success against their more illustrious opponents, claiming four points from their last two home fixtures. With both sides level on points near the top of the table, this encounter could shape the early race for leadership in the Eredivisie.

Team News

NEC have relatively few concerns ahead of this crucial home tie. Veteran defender Bram Nuytinck is ruled out with a knee problem, leaving a gap in the backline. In attack, Bryan Linssen has been a standout performer, scoring three goals and registering one assist, making him a constant threat. Tjaronn Chery has also contributed two goals and two assists, and his creativity could be pivotal in breaching PSV’s defence.
PSV Eindhoven, meanwhile, face several injury setbacks. Alassane Plea (knee), Mauro Junior (ankle), and Joey Veerman (thigh) are all likely to miss out. However, Ivan Perisic remains a key figure, with three assists already this campaign. Supporting him, Guus Til, Esmir Bajraktarevic, and Ruben van Bommel have chipped in with two goals each, showcasing the squad’s attacking depth despite injuries.

Form Guide

NEC’s start to the season has been eye-catching. Dick Schreuder’s men sit near the top of the Eredivisie after three victories in four matches. They opened their campaign with a five-goal thrashing of Excelsior, followed it with wins against Breda, and suffered a narrow loss to Fortuna Sittard before the international break. Their tally of 14 goals is the best in the league, underlining their attacking prowess.
PSV Eindhoven has also made a strong start, but its form has not been flawless. Peter Bosz’s side began with three straight victories, including a 6-1 rout of Sparta Rotterdam and a 4-2 win over Groningen. However, their surprise 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Telstar exposed defensive frailties. Still, in all competitions, PSV remain formidable, winning four of their last five outings.

Match Preview

Recent history suggests NEC have turned Goffertstadion into a difficult venue for PSV. The Nijmegen club stunned the champions with a 3-1 win in March 2024 and followed it up with a 3-3 draw earlier this year. These results ended PSV’s long period of dominance in the fixture, during which they had gone unbeaten for 21 games.
NEC’s attacking style under Schreuder has transformed them into one of the Eredivisie’s most entertaining sides. Averaging over three goals per game, they possess the firepower to challenge even the strongest defences. Linssen’s movement and Chery’s vision will be critical in attempting to break down PSV’s backline.
For PSV, the pressure is mounting. Failure to win in Nijmegen for a third successive visit would raise further questions about their away form. Bosz’s men must respond positively after their Telstar defeat, particularly as maximum points could temporarily lift them above Feyenoord and Utrecht in the standings. Perisic’s creativity and Til’s late runs into the box could prove decisive against a defence missing Nuytinck’s experience.
The contest is finely balanced: NEC’s free-scoring form collides with PSV’s need to reassert themselves as champions. While NEC’s momentum and recent record at home suggest another upset is possible, PSV’s quality across the pitch still makes them slight favourites

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NEC vs PSV Predicted Lineups

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NEC Predicted Lineup

Crettaz; Pereira, Sano, Verdonk; Ouaissa, Proper, Van Crooij, Onal; Gonzalez, Chery; Linssen

PSV Predicted Lineup

Kovar; Sildillia, Flamingo, Gasiorowski, Dest; Schouten, Saibari; Man, Til, Van Bommel; Perisic

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