An upper-table contender faces a competitive test against mid-table opposition (ranked 3rd in the Promotion - Europa League (Qualification: ) and 10th).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, PSV won 4.
PSV is in solid form heading into this fixture (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
Heerenveen has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 1 win).
The betting markets point to PSV as the clear and undisputed favorite.
Confirmed absences for PSV: Geertruida L.
(Knock)
Lammers S.
(Lacking Match Fitness)
Nagalo A.
(Injury)
Ouaissa S.
(Muscle Injury)
Pepi R.
(Injury)
Plea A.
(Surgery)
Schouten J.
(Knee Injury)
Sildillia K.
(Surgery).
Confirmed absences for Heerenveen: Egbring M.
(Ankle Injury)
Hilgers M.
(Knee Injury)
Proper D.
(Hamstring Injury).
Doubtful / questionable for PSV: Wanner P.
(Foot Injury).
In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, PSV has recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, with a goal aggregate of 46:23 (averaging 2.3:1.2 goals per game).
Specifically in home fixtures for PSV against this opponent, the record stands at 8 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses, with 30:15 goals (averaging 2.7:1.4 per game).