PSV Eindhoven Aims to Extend Perfect Eredivisie Record Against Willem II

PSV Eindhoven will be aiming to continue their unbeaten start to the Eredivisie season when they travel to the Koning Willem II Stadion on Saturday afternoon to face Willem II. The visitors are currently two points clear at the top of the table, having won all six of their league games so far, while the hosts are in eighth place with eight points from their opening six matches.

Willem II's Solid Start

Willem II have impressed in the early stages of the season, particularly at home. They have earned major praise for their performances, having managed eight points over the first six games of the campaign, including two wins, two draws and two defeats. The newly promoted side kicked off the league season with a very impressive performance, holding giants Feyenoord to a 1-1 draw. They followed that up with a further four points in the next two games, beating Go Ahead Eagles and drawing against Heracles.

A Tale of Two Losses

Their two defeats came either side of a gameweek five win over RKC Waalwijk, but both those losses were somewhat unfortunate. Sparta Rotterdam scored a last-minute winner in week four, while two own-goals proved to be their undoing in the 3-2 loss to Utrecht last weekend. Despite the setbacks, Willem II have shown they can compete against some of the best teams in the league.

PSV's Dominance

PSV, on the other hand, have been a force to be reckoned with this season. They are the only team in the league that are still carrying a flawless record, and are head and shoulders the most impressive team in attack, with an incredible 23 goals already to their name. Three of those goals came last weekend away to Fortuna Sittard, following the only blemish on their record, a 3-1 loss to Juventus in the opening round of the new-look Champions League season.

Bosz's Impact

Since taking charge of PSV at the start of July 2023, Peter Bosz has only experienced one away league defeat. This term, the 60-year-old has already seen his side rattle in 13 goals in just three outings. His tactical approach and attacking style have transformed the team, making them a formidable force in the Eredivisie.

Key Injuries

Willem II will be without the services of Erik Schouten and Dani Mathieu, both ruled out for the foreseeable future due to injury. Additionally, Niels van Berkel, who has missed a total of 24 games following surgery to his knee, is expected to remain out for a sizable chunk of the current campaign. PSV, meanwhile, have one long term injury absentee in Sergino Dest, who is facing a lengthy spell on the sideline as he works his way back to full fitness from a cruciate ligament tear. Fredrik Oppegard and Hirving Lozano are the only other players that are likely to be unavailable for the trip to Tilburg this weekend owing to a hamstring and muscle injury respectively.

Match Preview and Prediction

With 23 goals in six league games and an attacker in Luuk de Jong who seems to be finding top gear after a somewhat slow start to the season, it is difficult to back against PSV notching up another win this weekend. Indeed, Willem II have impressed as well this term but we feel the visitors will have far too much firepower for them in this one.

We are backing the visitors to cruise to a multi-goal victory with goals at both ends.

Prediction: Willem II 1-3 PSV Eindhoven

Key Takeaways

• PSV Eindhoven are the clear favorites to win this match, given their dominant form and impressive attacking record.
• Willem II have shown resilience and ability to score goals, but they will need a near-perfect performance to upset PSV.
• PSV's tactical approach and the availability of key players will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match.

This game promises to be an exciting clash between two teams with contrasting styles and ambitions. While PSV are aiming to extend their perfect start to the season, Willem II will be looking to pull off an upset and claim a valuable three points.

Be sure to check back for a full match report and analysis after the game!