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PSV vs Heerenveen Preview

• Tournament: Eredivisie
• Date: 8th March, 2025
• Kick-off time: 07:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Philips Stadion

The hosts PSV are in a poor phase currently despite having an amazing start to the season. To put things in context, PSV were top of the table in the earlier parts of the season and were doing well in the KNVB Beker having reached the semi-finals and also in the UCL having beat Juventus 3-1 to book a place in the Round Of 16. As of now PSV are second in the Eredivisie table with Ajax being 8 points ahead, they also have both legs of the semi-finals of the KNVB Beker against Go Ahead Eagles and more recently they lost 7-1 to Arsenal as well.

They are on a consecutive winless streak in their last three matches across all competitions and in the league as well. Since the chance of winning the domestic double is now ruined, PSV can solely focus on the league since they need to capitalize on each of their upcoming fixtures and settle for not less than three points. PSV are second in the table with 52 points and have won only one out of their previous five matches, drawing three and losing one as well.

Heerenveen are not doing great as well since after beating NAC Breda 5-2 in their match of 2025, they lost six consecutive matches until they finally defeated AZ Alkmaar on Saturday. Currently the visitors are in eighth place with 30 points and are closely contending with other teams for an European spot as well. Heerenveen have also lost one match, drawn three and won one match in their previous five encounters in the league.

PSV Team News

No wonder PSV are struggling to maintain their form since they are ridden with injuries. Sergino Dest, Fode Fofana and Ricardo Pepi are guaranteed absentees for the fixture against Heerenveen as they are facing knee injuries. Malik Tillman is also unavailable because of an ankle problem and their new reinforcement, January signing Esmir Bajraktarevic is also sidelined because of a muscle injury. This plays a big role in PSV's defensive instability due to injuries, which has seen them only record one clean sheet in 15 matches across all competitions since January 1st, 2025.

Heerenveen Team News

The visitors are facing some injury issues as well with Pawel Bochniewicz being a confirmed absentee because of a knee injury. Dutch trio Luuk Brouwers, Mickey Van Der Hart, Sam Kersten are also sidelined. Jacob Trenskow alongside Alireza Jahanbakhsh is also a potential absentee, however, there is news that Jahanbakhsh is closer to a return and might just be available against PSV.

PSV vs Heerenveen Predicted Lineups

PSV Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Benitez

Defenders: Malacia, Flamingo, Boscagli, Ledezma

Midfielders: Saibari, Lang, Schouten

Forwards: Til, De Jong, Bakayoko

Heerenveen Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Noppert

Defenders: Braude, D. Hall, Hopland, Kohlert

Midfielders: Smans, Linday

Forwards: Van Ee, Gurbuz, Lukovic, Sebaoui

PSV vs Heerenveen H2H Record

PSV and Heerenveen have faced each other 68 times in their history with PSV leading the record with 37 wins and Heerenveen winning 13 times whilst the remaining 18 times have ended in a draw.

Key Players To Watch Out In PSV vs Heerenveen

Malik Tillman ( PSV )

Tillman has been a crucial in PSV's midfield, being a versatile player who plays as an attacking midfielder who is great in creating chances as well as scoring goals as well. He has garnered 11 goals and four assists in 26 appearances for PSV across all competitions. There are rumours that many Premier Leagues are interested in signing him, which signifies his impressive performances.

Levi Smans ( Heerenveen )

Yet another attacking midfielder who is a key player to watch out for in the fixture against PSV. Smans has scored three goals and assisted twice in 23 appearances in the 2024-2025 Eredivisie season. With Heerenveen missing out on many key players, mainly attackers, Levi Smans is a player who can bring considerable impact to the game.

PSV vs Heerenveen Prediction

The hosts have won nine out of their last ten matches against Heerenveen with one loss coming early this season. Other than that, Heerenveen have not won against PSV at PSV's home stadium since the past 15 years or so. Despite PSV in a poor phase right now, they are likely to get a comfortable win over Heerenveen.

Prediction: PSV 4-1 Heerenveen