PSV vs G.A. Eagles prediction: NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie betting tips on match 2023-01-27 15:30.
PSV Eindhoven’s first five games of the new calendar year have hardly been anything to write home about. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side have found the back of the net just five times in total, most recently losing away to relegation candidates FC Emmen (1-0) following underwhelming draws against Sparta (0-0) and Fortuna Sittard (2-2). Portuguese striker Fábio Silva was unveiled as PSV’s latest edition this week, but they appear to require more reinforcement to account for the departures of Cody Gakpo and Noni Madueke.
With midfielder Luuk de Jong also on the injury list, Xavi Simons presents as one of a few remaining attacking players who can threaten consistently. Since Gakpo left for the Premier League, Simons stands out as the top scorer of the Eredivisie competition with nine goals. PSV will welcome a return home to the Philips Stadion, boasting the best home record (W7, D1, L1) of the season so far. Combine that with a formidable record against Go Ahead Eagles in recent years and they should be able to take full advantage despite their mediocre form.
Adding to the confidence of the home side would be Go Ahead Eagles’ disastrous showing against AZ Alkmaar during the week (L 4-1), ending their extensive 13-game unbeaten run in league football (W6, D7). The Eagles have demonstrated on a weekly basis since their five-game losing streak to open 2022/23 that they now belong in the Eredivisie, but have collected just four wins throughout the season in total, thus remaining in a precarious mid-table position.
Their ability to take on the elite sides of the competition remains under question, courtesy of their winless ten-game record (D5, L5) against the nine clubs beginning this round above them in the standings. Despite that, they still carry into this clash a period of five straight Eredivisie away trips without defeat (W2, D3), leaving them in a much better position to avenge their Round 2 5-2 loss at home to PSV. The visitors face a busy and decisive schedule, with a makeup game against RKC Waalwijk to come next Wednesday.
Players to watch: Xavi Simons was a standout in the reverse H2H in Deventer,recording two goals and an assist in the 5-2 demolition. After half-time goals in four of his last seven Eredivisie appearances, leading Eagles striker Bobby Adekanye could be their avenue to a positive start.
Hot streak: PSV have won each of their last thirteen meetings with Go Ahead Eagles.