PSV Eindhoven vs FC Groningen Prediction: The Red And Whites To Come Out On Top Comfortably In A High-scoring Battle

PSV Eindhoven will look forward to climbing up to second place in the rankings and get back to winning ways when they lock horns with FC Groningen at the Philips Stadion in the Eredivisie's 21st round.

Will FC Groningen be able to recover another point, or even better, secure all three points on the road, or will they bow to the overwhelming force of PSV Eindhoven?

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between PSV Eindhoven vs FC Groningen, team news, probable lineups, match facts and up to date betting odds for you to consider!

PSV Eindhoven

Form: DWLWD

In their most recent match away, Ruud van Nistelrooy's men turned down the offer of a golden ticket against Feyenoord, which could have moved them to second place while narrowing the four-point gap to first place to just one point as they earned a 2:2 draw.

In that game, Anwar El Ghazi scored the game's first goal in the 8th minute of the first half. An unnecessary challenge by Armando Obispo put them at a numerical disadvantage as he was sent off in the 65th minute.However, that didn't stop Thorgan Hazard from doubling his team's lead in the 68th minute up until everything came crashing down with ten minutes left to play when they gave up a goal in the 81st minute, only to be haunted by a last-second equalizer.

That result, however, did not deter them; they went on to defeat Emmen by a score of 3:1 in the round of 16 of the KNVB Cup to advance to the next round of the competition, and it goes without saying that they got their much-desired retribution for losing to them in the Eredivisie two weeks prior.

With two victories, two draws, and a loss in their last five games, they've accrued 8 points and have been in good form, but sadly, a resurgent Ajax Amsterdam has surpassed them in the standings, knocking them out of the top three. They are now in fourth place with 39 points, which puts them three points behind second place.

Team News

Thorgan Hazard, who is on loan from Borussia Dortmund, made his debut for the team in their recent match against Feyenoord. He made an immediate impact by scoring on his debut, and he didn't stop there. He also contributed to his team's victory against Emmen in the KNVB Cup round of 16, and it's clear that Ruud van Nistelrooy will use his services once more.

Armando Obispo won't be available for this match as he is currently suspended after receiving a red card in his most recent Eredivisie match against Feyenoord, and both Savio and Olivier Boscagli are questionable to play in this match.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Benitez; Teze, Branthwaite, Ramalho, Mwene; Veerman, Sangare; Simons, Til, El-Ghazi; De Jong

FC Groningen

Form: DLLLL

The Pride of the North managed to hold Twente to a 1:1 draw in their most recent home match, putting on an impressive performance to salvage a point after experiencing an appalling home record at the Euroborg Stadium, losing three straight games.

With Dennis van der Ree taking over at the beginning of the year after Frank Wormuth's departure in November, he has only managed to accumulate a point in his 6 games in charge, and it is without a doubt that he'll have his work cut out for him to turn around his side's lackluster performance. They are currently on a nine-game winless streak, during which they have recorded two draws and seven losses.

Looking at their away form, they are on a four-game losing streak while going seven games without a win, keeping one clean sheet while allowing 14 goals, and not looking convincing on the offensive front, both of which are areas of concern that they will want to improve on moving forward.

They now occupy 17th place with 13 points, 4 points outside of safety, while maintaining a one-point lead over 18th-place Cambuur.

Team News

Dennis van der Ree is dealing with a slew of injuries ahead of this match, with Paulos Abraham, Nordin Musampa, Luciano Valente, Laros Duarte, and Mads Bech Sorensen all ruled out.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Verrips; Balker, Blokzijl, Sorensen, Dybvik; Hove, Pelupessy; Irandust, Suslov, Manu; Pepi

Match Facts

• FC Groningen are on a nine-game winless run in the Eredivisie.
• PSV Eindhoven has yet to lose a home match against FC Groningen in their last eight meetings.
• The average number of goals scored in a match between PSV Eindhoven and FC Groningen is 3.8.
• When playing at home, PSV Eindhoven averages 2.68 goals per game, while FC Groningen averages 1.1 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

PSV Eindhoven has won 37 of the last 57 meetings, FC Groningen has won 8, and there have been 12 draws with a goal difference of 128-50 in favor of PSV Eindhoven.

Expert Betting Tips

Being knocked out of the top three in the standings was something Ruud van Nistelrooy knew would happen either way as a resurgent Ajax Amsterdam was hot on their tail, and all that remains is to reclaim that spot once more or even better settle for a second place finish. While it won't be a permanent stay for long, a drop in points will surely put them behind in their title chase, and that's another disaster Ruud van Nistelrooy would prefer to avoid at all costs from now on.

On the other hand, FC Groningen has been dealt a bad hand, as they are winless so far this year. They will face a difficult journey to the Philips Stadion as they attempt to overcome the threat of a team that has been in dominant mode in their previous encounters. Nothing less than an impressive performance from them will be required to prevent an embarrassing result.

PSV Eindhoven, who have a dominant history in this matchup, are unquestionably the overwhelming favorites according to the bookmakers going into this game. The over 3.5 goal market is more advantageous because both teams have had the total go over in four of their last seven games, and when FC Groningen's shaky defense is taken into account, it should be enough to suffice.

• Goals - Over 3.5 for 2.13
• Anytime Goalscorer - Luuk de Jong for 1.90
• Handicap 1 -2 for 1.81