PSV Eindhoven vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction: The Road To Victory Is Wide Open For The Lightbulbs

PSV Eindhoven will welcome NEC Nijmegen to the Philips Stadion in the fifth round of the Eredivisie. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

PSV Eindhoven

Premature or not, PSV Eindhoven have once again established themselves as a force to be reckoned with this season and could secure their second consecutive league title with ease. Early season setbacks from their rivals Feyenoord and Ajax Amsterdam are more reason to believe that their success is inevitable. 

The Lightbulbs are the only side in the league that have maintained a 100% record. However, AZ Alkmaar and FC Utrecht have managed to keep things tight in the standings and could threaten their position, trailing both sides by two points. Before the international break, they edged out the Go Ahead Eagles in a comfortable 3-0 victory at home, bringing the number of goals they've scored this season to a whopping 18.

With 12 points on board from 4 matches, PSV Eindhoven occupies the top spot in the Eredivisie standings and are six points ahead of their opponents in this impending encounter. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Benitez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Dams; Til, Veerman, Tillman; Bakayoko, Pepi, Driouech

NEC Nijmegen

Losing 2-1 at home against FC Twente in the league opener followed by a 1-0 defeat away to AZ Alkmaar was not the ideal start NEC Nijmegen had in mind, nor did they have the right to protest about their performance considering their poor pre-season form.

However, Rogier Meijer's men have since turned the tide around, as they are riding a two-match winning run in the league while keeping an untarnished defensive slate against PEC Zwolle (1-0) and Fortuna Sittard (0-3). Now, the daunting task of them all is to maintain their unbeaten run against a side they've not defeated on the road since their first meeting in 1994.

With 6 points on board from 4 matches, NEC Nijmegen occupies 6th place in the Eredivisie standings and are level on points with fifth-placed and seventh-placed Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam, respectively.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Roefs; Verdonk, Nuytinck, Alvarez, Pereira; Sano, Proper; Ouwejan, Gonzalez, Onal; Ogawa

Match Facts

• PSV Eindhoven are currently on a seven-match winning streak when playing at home in the Eredivisie.
• NEC Nijmegen have lost their last eleven away matches against PSV Eindhoven.
• PSV Eindhoven averages 3.1 goals per game when playing at home, and NEC Nijmegen averages 1.4 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 51 meetings, PSV Eindhoven have won 40 times, NEC Nijmegen have won 4 times, and there have been 7 draws, with the goal difference being 136-40 in favor of PSV Eindhoven.

Expert Betting Tips

PSV Eindhoven has been unstoppable this season, and they will be looking to avenge their 3-1 away defeat against this opponent in the previous season. 

Just when NEC Nijmegen started to find their footing, their first match after the international break is against a formidable PSV Eindhoven side, and replicating their success from the previous season where they ran out winners in front of their home faithful will undeniably be an arduous task.

Therefore, we recommend betting on the home side to secure a comfortable win combined with both sides getting on the scoreboard.

• Result/Both Teams To Score - PSV Eindhoven/Yes for 2.30
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 1.65
• Total 1 - Over 3.5 for 2.2