Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction: Can The Away Team Recover After UCL Setback?

Following their setback in the UEFA Champions League, PSV Eindhoven now turns their attention to league action as they travel to Abe Lenstra Stadion to lock horns with Heerenveen in the 16th round of the Eredivisie. The Lightbulbs are seven points clear at the top while their opponents sit in tenth place with 18 points accumulated.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Heerenveen vs. PSV Eindhoven, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Heerenveen

Form: WDLWL

Heerenveen made it five wins from their last 15 games in the Eredivisie this season following a narrow 2-1 away win over Willem II. While this win halted a two-match winless run comprising one draw and one loss, they have won just three of their last nine league matches (D2, L4).

Home form has been nothing short of impressive, serving as their stronghold this season. Van Persie's men are unbeaten in their last seven matches (W4, D3) and will want to build on this momentum to secure a comfortable win.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Van der Hart; Hall, Kersten, Hopland, Braude; Van Ee, Brouwers; Sebaoui, Smans, Jahanbakhsh; Rallis

PSV Eindhoven

Form: WWWWL

PSV Eindhoven, on the other hand, heads into this match with their morale dented following Tuesday's UEFA Champions League setback against French opposition Brest. Julien Le Cardinal's first-half strike proved decisive in a 1-0 defeat at Stade du Roudourou. 

The Lightbulbs now turn their attention to league action, where they've been an indomitable force, securing four consecutive wins with an impressive 19 goals being scored. Their most recent match saw them thrash FC Twente 6-1 at home, and all eyes will be on replicating the same performance to quell the storm.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Benitez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Dams; Tillman, Junior, Saibari; Bakayoko, Pepi, Lang

Match Facts

• Heerenveen is currently on a two-match unbeaten run in the Eredivisie.
• PSV Eindhoven is currently on a two-match winning streak when playing away.
• Heerenveen averages 1.71 goals per game when playing at home, and PSV Eindhoven averages 3.38 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 64 meetings, Heerenveen has won 11 times, PSV Eindhoven has won 34 times, and there have been 19 draws, with the goal difference being 144-77 in favor of PSV Eindhoven.

Expert Betting Tips

Heerenveen will be backing themselves up to cause an upset in this matchup. However, their performances in this fixture suggest they'll need to be at their best to achieve such a feat, having failed to win their last 12 matches (D6, L6).

PSV Eindhoven's last away match in this fixture saw them secure a commanding 8-0 victory. This result was their first biggest win against this opponent, and it goes without a shadow of a doubt they'll be aiming for a repeat outcome. The away team is currently the better side on paper, and I expect them to come out on top with a commanding victory, which is why I'm supporting them to score in both halves.

• PSV Eindhoven To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 1.61
• Total 2 - Over 2.5 for 1.69
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 1.83