PSV vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction: NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie betting tips on match 2023-01-07 20:00.
It certainly won't be an easy job for PSV Eindhoven to make up for the loss of Cody Gakpo to Liverpool during the transfer window, but this will be their first chance to move on. The Eindhoven native was the one player with the most goals, assists and created opportunities in the Eredivisie this season, so the club will have to take a different tack in the second half of the season to remain just as productive. There is speculation about a possible successor, but for now it seems to be resolved internally with Anwar El Ghazi on the left flank.
During their preparation, Noni Madueke did not claim a leading role for the first time when he scored twice against AC Milan (3-0). PSV's last competitive outing, however, was a defeat (0-1 to AZ), as a result of which the club entered the winter break three points behind leader Feyenoord.
The surprise packet of the Eredivisie season is without a doubt Sparta Rotterdam, who have performed above average since requiring four games to earn their first league win. Last season, the club had to fight against relegation right until the end, but this time around European football can be considered. Vito van Crooij and Arno Verschueren are experiencing by far the best seasons of their careers, whilst Sven Mijnans is also starting to make his mark more and more.
In addition, Sparta also had good business last summer by adding Tobias Lauritsen, Joshua Kitolano, Nick Olij and Shurandy Sambo to the selection dilemma, either on loan or through a transfer. The Castle Club starts this round with exactly the same goal difference as AZ and will travel to Eindhoven full of confidence after five victories from their last seven official matches.
Players to watch: Luuk de Jong has scored in three of his last five competitive matches for PSV, whilst midfielder Arno Verschueren scored four times in his last four Eredivisie matches for Sparta.
Hot streak: Sparta Rotterdam have scored at least one goal in each of their last nine competitive matches.