Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(67) 23 Goals 19 (39)
(57) 23 Assists 12 (27)
(6.8) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
26.5 Average Age 26.1
182.5 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(1.1) 1.1 Shots pg 0.9 (1)
(56%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 54% (53%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(0.9) 1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Eredivisie.

Missing Players

PSV Eindhoven
FC Utrecht
Player Reason Status Rating
Rick Karsdorp Out 6.74
Sergiño Dest Out N/A
Olivier Boscagli Out 7.23
Malik Tillman Out 7.62
Ricardo Pepi Out 7.1
Player Reason Status Rating
Yoann Cathline Out 7.19
Rickson van Hees Out N/A
Rafik El Arguioui Out N/A
Miguel Rodríguez Out 6.73
Niklas Vesterlund Out 6.88
Can Bozdogan Out 6.5

Team News

PSV Eindhoven
FC Utrecht
  • No fewer than five players are ruled out for PSV this weekend.
  • Among those missing for Peter Bosz are Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman.
  • Ssix players are missing for Utrecht this weekend. Among those ruled out is the injured Can Bozdogan.

Prediction

  • Utrecht will travel to face PSV at Philips Stadion on Saturday, with both teams currently on different trajectories. Utrecht is winless in their last four matches, while PSV aims to continue their unbeaten streak of three matches in the Eredivisie.
  • PSV sits in second place with 51 points, just one point behind first-placed Ajax. Utrecht, in third place, is the highest-placed club outside the Champions League spots, nine points behind PSV with 12 matches remaining. They are currently two points ahead of fourth-placed AZ and are set for the Champions League qualifiers.
  • In their most recent Eredivisie match, PSV played to a 1-1 draw against Willem II at home, extending their unbeaten streak to three games. Conversely, Utrecht suffered a 1-0 defeat against Almere City at Stadion Galgenwaard, marking their fourth consecutive game without a win.
  • In the last Eredivisie fixture between the two teams, PSV emerged victorious with a 5-2 win at Stadion Galgenwaard in December. Ismael Saibari opened the scoring for PSV in the 12th minute, netting two goals overall. Guus Til also scored twice, while Johan Bakayoko added another. For Utrecht, Anthony Descotte and Siebe Horemans found the back of the net.
  • Recent matchups have favored PSV, who are unbeaten in their last nine Eredivisie encounters with Utrecht. The last time Utrecht won a league match against PSV was in October 2019. During this period, PSV has outscored Utrecht 24 goals to 9.
  • The performances of Ricardo Pepi and Luuk de Jong have been crucial for PSV this season. Pepi is the team's top scorer with 11 goals, ranking third among the league's top scorers for the 2024/2025 season, including three crucial first goals. De Jong has also been impressive with 10 goals, four of which were the opening goals in matches.
  • On the visitors' side, Utrecht has benefited from contributions from Paxten Aaronson, Yoann Cathline, and Noah Ohio, who have scored five, four, and four goals, respectively.
  • PSV remains unbeaten in Eredivisie home matches this season, with nine wins and two draws from their 11 games at Philips Stadion. Meanwhile, Utrecht is also unbeaten in away league matches this season, boasting seven wins and four draws in their travels. The Domstedelingen are looking to extend their 14-match unbeaten streak away from home, having not lost an Eredivisie away game since March 2024 against Feyenoord.
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