Heerenveen vs. PSV Eindhoven: Preview and Team News
Heerenveen host PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie’s round 15 clash at Abe Lenstra Stadion, where the home side remains unbeaten since August. Heerenveen have performed strongly at home with three wins, three draws, and only one defeat this season.
PSV Eindhoven arrive with an impressive away record, having won all seven league matches on the road so far. They aim to extend their 12-match consecutive away winning streak in the Eredivisie, a run that dates back to last season.
Recent Form and Statistics
Heerenveen are currently 10th in the table and have lost two of their last three league matches, both away from home. Their home form contrasts sharply; they have scored three or more goals in three of their last six home matches, including wins over NEC and AZ Alkmaar.
PSV enter this match on an eight-match league winning streak, hoping to secure a ninth consecutive victory. They lead the standings by six points over Feyenoord and have the highest away goal tally this season with 22 goals scored and only seven conceded.
Injury Updates and Possible Lineups
Heerenveen will miss Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen (muscle) and Levi Smans (knee). Ringo Meerveld’s availability remains uncertain. Dylan Vente leads their attack with six league goals.
For PSV, Alassane Plea and Ruben van Bommel are sidelined, while Ivan Perisic’s fitness will be evaluated before kickoff. Guus Til is in fine form, having scored in four straight matches. Ismael Saibari has been particularly effective away from home with five goals.
Heerenveen’s probable lineup: Klaverboer; Braude, Kersten Willemsen, Zagaritis; Brouwers, Van Overeem; Trenskow, Linday, Rivera; Vente.
PSV’s likely starters: Kovar; Dest, Schouten, Gasiorowski, Junior; Wanner, Veerman; Bajraktarevic, Til, Saibari; Pepi.
Match Outlook
While Heerenveen’s home record is formidable, PSV’s unbeaten away run and attacking prowess make them favorites. The match is expected to be high scoring as PSV look to maintain their perfect away record. A 3-2 victory for PSV is the predicted outcome in this competitive fixture.
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