PSV Eindhoven vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction: The Lightbulbs Momentum Not Extinguishable

PSV Eindhoven welcome NEC Nijmegen to the Philips Stadion in the 5th round of the Eredivisie.

PSV Eindhoven have been a force to be reckoned with both in the league and on the European stage. They will hope to continue their impressive form by picking up their fourth consecutive victory, with the hope that the international break hasn't hampered their momentum.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between PSV Eindhoven vs. NEC Nijmegen, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

PSV Eindhoven

After successfully dismantling the threat of Rangers FC in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off, winning 5-1 to achieve a commanding 7-3 aggregate success, PSV Eindhoven turned their unwavering dominance to the Eredivisie, where they got to face off with RKC Waalwijk away from home.

Peter Bzosch's side had no trouble dispatching RKC Waalwjik, as goals from Joey Veerman, Noa Lang, Luuk de Jong, and Malik Tillman were sufficient to see them record a commanding 4-0 triumph, securing a three-pointer.

The Lightbulbs have made quite the statement thus far, as they are one of the three sides in the league to maintain a 100% winning record alongside FC Twente and table-toppers AZ Alkmaar. A fourth consecutive victory is what they'll be vying for, a feat that appears achievable given their opponents poor start to the season.

They currently occupy 2nd place with 9 points, level with table toppers AZ Alkmaar and 3rd-placed FC Twente, while behind them they have maintained a one-point advantage over 4th-placed Feyenoord and 5th-placed Sparta Rotterdam.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Benitez; Dest, Ramalho, Schouten, Van Aanholt; Til, Veerman, Bakayoko, Saibari, Lang; De Jong

NEC Nijmegen

Rogier Meijer was assigned the task of steering his side to victory for the first time in fourteen years against Sparta Rotterdam in their away match of the Eredivisie; however, a 1-1 draw meant that his side had failed to win any of their last eight away matches at the Sparta Stadion.

Prior to that, they managed to make amends for their enduring start to the season, picking up a comfortable 3-0 win against RKC Waalwjik at home after being on a two-match losing streak: a 3-4 loss against Excelsior and a 2-1 loss against newly promoted Heracles Almelo.

So far, they have maintained a two-match unbeaten run, and while they may be eager to extend that run to three matches, their history against this opponent in this impending clash is not one to be impressed with, let alone instill some confidence, as they have lost their last six consecutive away matches.

They currently occupy 13th place with 4 points and are four points ahead of the relegation zone. Their bid for a 6th-place finish is hindered by a three-point deficit, and they will be aiming for maximum points in this one.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Cillessen; Pereira, Sandler, Nuytinck, Verdonk; Proper, Mattsson, Larsen, Gonzalez, Baas; Ogawa

Match Facts

• PSV Eindhoven are currently unbeaten in eleven matches across all competitions.
• NEC Nijmegen are winless in their four away matches across all competitions.
• PSV Eindhoven averages 2.9 goals per game when playing at home, and NEC Nijmegen averages 1.3 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 49 meetings, PSV Eindhoven have won 39 times, NEC Nijmegen have won 3 times, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 131-37 in favor of PSV Eindhoven.

Expert Betting Tips

PSV Eindhoven have typified nothing but brilliance with their performance in the early stages of the season, as they are unbeaten in their eight competitive matches, picking up seven wins and a draw. Their sights are set on extending their unbeaten run to nine matches, a feat that is highly achievable as they take on a side they have maintained overt superiority over.

Besides obtaining mixed results in the league, NEC Nijmegen have not had it easy at the Philips Stadion, as their struggles have seen them lose ten consecutive away matches. However, that's just the tip of the iceberg, as they are winless in their last 25 matches, and another unfavorable outcome could be added to their tally when all is said and done.

Apart from winning ten consecutive home matches against their opponents in this encounter, PSV Eindhoven have exceeded an individual 2.5 goals in eight of those matches. As such, we anticipate Peter Bzosch's side to score more than two goals in what could turn out to be a commanding victory in their favor.

• Total 1 - Over 2.5 for 1.65
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.87
• Anytime Goalscorer - Luuk de Jong for 1.90