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Sparta Rotterdam vs PSV Preview

• Tournament: Eredivisie
• Date: Sunday, 18 May 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 12:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Sparta Stadion, Rotterdam

PSV look to seal the 2024/25 Eredivisie title in the final match of the league campaign against a determined Sparta Rotterdam side. The Sparta Rotterdam vs PSV clash will take place on Sunday, 18 May 2025 at the Sparta Stadion at 12:30 PM GMT.

Sparta Rotterdam are currently in 11th place in the Eredivisie with 39 points from 33 games and can finish in the top-8 if Lady Luck favors them. They have won two of their last five league games, but have a pretty dismal home form this season with just four wins from 16 outings at the Sparta Stadion.

Maurice Steijn will urge his players to produce an energetic display to end their league campaign on a high note. They will need to be defensively proactive to keep the dangerous PSV frontline neutralized, and also must be clinical in taking up their opportunities to get a big win in front of their fans.

PSV are set to head into the final matchday of the Eredivisie title with the title in their hands. They are currently on 76 points from 33 games, sitting in second place and having won their last five games in style. They have scored 100 goals this season so far, and have 11 wins on the road.

Peter Bosz just needs to ensure that his players can maintain their momentum and not worry too much about what happens with Ajax's match. He needs them to be at their explosive, ruthless best in taking up their chances and finishing them off efficiently, and not make any defensive errors to seal a big win against Sparta Rotterdam on the final day.

Sparta Rotterdam Team News

Steijn is having to deal with a few injuries impacting his squad right now. His flamboyant winger Shunsuke Mito recently picked up a knee injury and is likely to miss this clash. Patrick van Aanholt and Carel Eiting are also unavailable because of injury problems.

PSV Team News

PSV are still dealing with several injuries to the unit. Jerdy Schouten (knee), Ricardo Pepi (knee), and Rick Karsdorp all remain unavailable because of injuries. The likes of Wessel Kuhn and Lucas Perez (illness) are also unavailable right now.

Sparta Rotterdam vs PSV Predicted Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Nick Olij

Defenders: Said Bakari, Marvin Young, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Mike Kleijn

Midfielders: Gjivani Zachiel, Joshua Kitolano, Kristian Hlysson

Forwards: Mohamed Nassoh, Mitchell van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen

PSV Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Walter Benitez

Defenders: Richard Ledezma, Ryan Flamingo, Olivier Boscagli, Mauro Junior

Midfielders: Joey Veerman, Malik Tilman, Gruus Til

Forwards: Ivan Perisic, Noa Lang, Luuk de Jong

Sparta Rotterdam vs PSV Head-to-Head record

These two sides have faced each other on 130 occasions in the past. Out of that, PSV have won 78 matches and Sparta have won on 24 occasions. In the last five meetings, PSV have won on all five occasions!

Key Players to watch in Sparta Rotterdam vs PSV

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta Rotterdam)

Tobias Lauritesen has been a decisive figure for Sparta Rotterdam in the ongoing campaign, as he's just slightly underperformed his 10.44 xG (expected goals) to have scored 10 goals so far this season. He will look to reserve his best for last by delivering a powerful performance against the title challengers.

Lauritsen will need to be smart with his movement and link-up play to trouble the PSV defenders and get the better of them. He'll be tasked to be at his clinical best in the final third and put away chances emphatically to upset the visitors.

Noa Lang (PSV)

Noa Lang has been enjoying a prolific campaign with PSV, having managed to brilliantly overperform his 4.93 xG (expected goals) with 11 goals so far this season. He's managed a 20% goal conversion rate and has also provided 10 assists!

He's now the whole package in PSV's frontline, being able to carry the ball forward rapidly and glide into all the key areas. He will look to be prolific in the final third, be it with maintaining accuracy with his final passes or finishing off chances clinically to give his side that added edge and help them dominate their way to a big win to end the campaign.

Sparta Rotterdam vs PSV Prediction

Going into the final matchday, the priorities of Sparta and PSV are very different. Peter Bosz's side are pushing to potentially clinch the Eredivisie title, while the hosts look to keep a top-10 place. But because both have their objectives, this game should be a thrilling battle.

Unfortunately for Sparta Rotterdam, their poor home record and shaky defensive line don't help their chances. PSV's sheer momentum levels and explosiveness in their attacking stance should help them sail to a big win.

Predicted Score: Sparta Rotterdam 1-4 PSV

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