PSV Eindhoven vs Almere City Prediction: The Lightbulbs Will Glow Brightly In Front Of Their Fans

PSV Eindhoven will welcome Almere City to the Philips Stadion in the 19th round of the Eredivisie.

Boasting an eighteen-game unbeaten run in the league, PSV Eindhoven have been unstoppable this season, and while their perfect run was tainted by a draw last time out against FC Utrecht, they enter this game aiming for a redeeming performance to return to winning ways.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

PSV Eindhoven

Form: DWWWW

PSV Eindhoven crashed out of the KNVB Beker in the round of 16, suffering a 1-0 away defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Feyenoord. Now, they are left to contend for both the league title and the European trophy this season, although the journey in Europe is expected to be challenging for them given the vast competition involved.

In their latest league match against FC Utrecht, the Lightbulbs were held to a 1-1 draw on the road, halting their 17-match winning streak and preventing them from being the new record holders for most consecutive wins in the Eredivisie, although they did manage to equal Guus Hiddink's record of seventeen consecutive wins in the 1978–88 season. On the brighter side of things, Peter Bzosch's team remains unbeaten in eighteen matches (W17 D1) and is the only side in the league yet to suffer defeat.

With 52 points accumulated in 18 matches played, PSV Eindhoven are firmly perched atop the Eredivisie standings and are ten points ahead of second-placed Feyenoord.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Benitez; J. Teze, Silva, O. Boscagli, S. Dest; G. Til, J. Veerman, J. Schouten; J. Bakayoko, M. Tillman, L. De Jong

Almere City

Form: DWWLL

Almere City hasn't enjoyed an exceptional season in their inaugural top-flight campaign, but they have edged ahead by a single point against one of their three fellow newly promoted counterparts, Heracles Almelo, although a relegation battle isn't ruled out of the question.

In their latest league match against Fortuna Sittard at home, they did better to salvage a point following a goalless draw, and this comes after being dumped out of the KNVB Beker round of 16, losing 2-1 at home to the same side. Almere City have won three of their last five matches across all competitions and will be confident in opting for a favorable outcome in this one despite being on a two-match winless run (L1 D1).

With 20 points accumulated in 18 matches played, Almere City occupy the 13th spot in the Eredivisie standings, level on points with four teams above them and six points ahead of the relegation play-offs occupied by RKC Waalwijk.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-1-2

N. Bakker; J. Jacobs, D. van Bruggen, T. Barbet; S. Floranus, P. Koopmeiners, S. Resink, Y. Cathline; T. Robinet; R. van La Parra, K. N. Hansen

Match Facts

• PSV Eindhoven have won 17 of their last 18 matches in the Eredivisie.
• Almere City have won three of their last ten matches in the Eredivisie.
• PSV Eindhoven averages 3.22 goals per game when playing at home, and Almere City averages 1.00 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

This will be the second meeting between these two sides in the Eredivisie. In the first meeting,PSV Eindhoven ran out 4-0 winners on the road in the sixth round.

Expert Betting Tips

PSV Eindhoven's draw against FC Utrecht in the league six days ago triggered a series of events that ultimately led to their elimination from the KNVB Beker, and they will seek to rekindle their confidence once again by getting back to winning ways against a side they have gotten the better of with their first meeting resulting in a 4-0 triumph.

As such, we anticipate the same outcome to occur in this confrontation by backing them up to score an individual total of over 3.5 goals, which should surface.

• Total 1 - Over 3.5 for 2
• Anytime Goalscorer - Johan Bakayoko for 2.30
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.13