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PSV Eindhoven Vs Sparta Rotterdam Preview

Tournament: Eredivisie

Date: Saturday, 09 August

Kick-off time: 19:00 GMT

Venue: Philips Stadion

PSV Eindhoven are set to defend their crown as they take on Sparta Rotterdam in the opening match of the Eredivisie 2025-26 season. This clash is set to take place at the Philips Stadion on Saturday night with the home team aiming to start the season on a positive note. Let's take a closer look at the PSV Eindhoven Vs Sparta Rotterdam Preview. Peter Bosz's side had a good preseason as they won each of their three friendlies against Union St.Gilloise, Athletic Club, and FC Eindhoven with a 0-1, 2-1, and 3-2 scoreline. They also secured their first silverware of the season, defeating Go Ahead Eagles in the Super Cup with a 2-1 scoreline thanks to goals from Sergino Dest and an own goal from Gerrit Nauber. Things are looking good for them, having strengthened the team with the signings of Alassane Plea and Kilian Sildillia, and Matej Kovar, who will be the first-choice keeper, all three arriving from the Bundesliga. As for the visitors, Sparta Rotterdam, they also had a good preseason, winning games against Westlands Elfal and ADODen Haag, and a six-goal thriller against De Graafschap in the last match. However, the result for them awaits here in the opening match, having had a poor record against the home side in the previous encounters. However, they have also made some good signings in the form of experienced Bruno Martins Indi and other signings like Joel Drommel, Pascal Kuiper, and Filip Bednarek, the latter two being goalkeepers.

PSV Eindhoven Team News

The home side has all the players available for this clash, which will be good news for the team. Also, we will be getting to see some debuts here with Alassane Plea, Matej Kovar, who are likely to start here. Also, it remains to be seen whether Kilian Sildillia starts or makes his debut from the bench here.

Sparta Rotterdam Team News

Similarly to the home side, the visitors also have a fully fit squad to choose from here. Experienced defender Bruno Martins Indi is on line to make his debut for the team after signing for the team from AZ Alkmaar in the summer. Also, it remains to be seen which goalkeeper starts here, having signed the trio of Pascal Kuiper, Filip Bednarek, and Joel Drommel in the summer.

PSV Eindhoven Vs Sparta Rotterdam Predicted Lineups

Let's take a closer look at the PSV Eindhoven Vs Sparta Rotterdam predicted lineups, which might take place in this match.

PSV Eindhoven predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Kovar

Defenders: Dest, Flamingo, Gasiorowski, Junior

Midfielders: Veerman, Saibari, Schouten

Attackers: Perisic, Plea, Driouech

Sparta Rotterdam predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Drommel

Defenders: Bakari, Young, Martins Indi, Kleijn

Midfielders: de Guzman, Baas, Clement

Attackers: Thorisson, Lauritsen, Mito

PSV Eindhoven Vs Sparta Rotterdam H2H Records

These two teams have faced each other 18 times before this match, where the home side has got the better of them, winning 15 times, drawing two, and losing once against them. In the last five matches, PSV Eindhoven have dominated the fixture, winning each of them.

Key players to watch in PSV Eindhoven Vs Sparta Rotterdam

Ivan Perisic (PSV Eindhoven)

The veteran Croatian was one of the pivotal reasons why they won the league last season, having delivered 16 goals in all competitions while also laying on another ten assists. Known for his excellent dribbling skills and playmaking abilities, Perisic is also equally good at scoring goals, having scored all types of goals last season, whether it is a free kick, long-range, or even predatory finishing inside the box. He will be aiming to start the season also on the scoresheet.

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta Rotterdam)

The Norwegian international is one of the best players in the squad, who impressed with his performances last season. Tall, aggressive, and good on the ball, Lauritsen scored ten goals in the league last season and was their top scorer. His striking instinct and poaching ability make him a threat to watch in this match.

PSV Eindhoven Vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction

The home team deservedly won the league last season and will be hoping to defend their title with a win here against the visitors, with whom they have a dominant record. We expect PSV Eindhoven to secure an impressive win here, considering they are playing at home and the quality they have in their squad. Here is the PSV Eindhoven Vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction score.

Predicted Score: PSV Eindhoven 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam

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