Heerenveen vs PSV Prediction: PSV to win

The national team break, along with a large number of injured players, were obviously a fatal combination for PSV Eindhoven on the road to Cambuur in the last round. PSV experienced a serious result disaster in Leeuwarden which could have serious psychological consequences for this team - 0:3. But in the Europa League PSV demolished Zurich in Switzerland winning with 1:5. Heerenveen is much better opponent than Zurich, so this match will show how PSV is really recovered. This year, Heerenveen have already shown that they know how to make other top teams suffer. So, for example, in the second round, they managed to remain undefeated in Rotterdam with Feyenoord.

Heerenveen is currently in 7th position with 13 points. His record in 8 matches is 3 wins, 4 draws and a defeat. At home Heerenveen has 2 wins and 2 draws. Heerenveen has not lost on the league stage at home so far, so he deserves a place in the upper house. The host will try to take advantage of the fact that the visiting team has very busy schedule with the matches in Europe.

In the last round, PSV attacked in the match against Cambuur, but in the finish Rud Van Nistelrooy's team completely sank. The uncertain defense completely lacked concentration and with three conceded goals experienced a real debacle. However, the team did well in the Europa League and the team’s confidence is back. PSV is currently in the 3rd position with 18 points, 6 wins, and 2 defeats. He is already 4 points behind leader Ajax so anything but a win here will be a disappointment.

PSV is under bigger pressure to win in this match and to remain active in the title race. The host showed that this season they can play against bigger teams, but PSV looks like a team that is a class above Heerenveen at this moment. PSV is playing very offensive football and I expect them to continue scoring goals like that did in the Europa League match.