PSV Eindhoven VS Heerenveen Match Prediction

In 31 matches played, PSV have a 16 to 6 edge in victories over Heerenveen.  They have drawn nine times as well.  Here are the last five results between the two sides:

Oct 1, 2016: Heerenveen 1-1 PSV
Mar 12, 2016: PSV 1-1 Heerenveen
Aug 22, 2015: Heerenveen 1-1 PSV
Apr 18, 2015: PSV 4-1 Heerenveen
Sep 28, 2014: Heerenveen 1-0 PSV

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PSV Eindhoven vs Heerenveen Prediction

This one looks to be a much closer run thing than the bookmakers have made it appear.  PSV aren't far and away the better side, and they haven't had the greatest of history against Heerenveen recently.  Because they are at home, they should be able to come away with a result.  A familiar result, though.

Correct Score: PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Heerenveen

PSV Eindhoven vs Heerenveen Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365's bookmakers have PSV as the prohibitive favorites as they are at 1/3 odds to win.  The draw is at 15/4 odds, and a Heerenveen away victory is at 17/2 odds.

The odds for the double chance of a Heerenveen win or a draw is at 12/5.

Both teams to score is at ¾ for a yes and at 1/1 for a no.A wager on a 1-0 win for PSV at full time could bring you 16/1 odds.

Missing Players

Phillip Cocu will be unable to call upon star striker Jurgen Locadia, attacking midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko, or left winger Steven Bergwijn due to injury on Sunday.

Key Man

On-loan Chelsea starlet Marco van Ginkel will be a key man for PSV here.  Van Ginkel was on loan at Stoke City before being recalled, and then sent to play here at PSV for the remainder of the season.  Van Ginkel is likely running out of chances to impress, so this will be one match in which he will hope to make his mark.  He's got the capability to create and score goals, and he still has plenty of youth to get it done with his legs. Look for him to be a force in the PSV midfield as they seek to squash the resistance of Heerenveen.

Team Form

PSV has two wins and three draws in their last five matches in all competitions. They most recently won last Saturday by a score of 2-0 at home against Excelsior.

Expected Line-up: 4-4-2

Missing Players

Jurgen Streppel will be without key defensive midfielder Stijn Schaars and forward Henk Veerman due to injury for Sunday's match.

Key Man

Reza Ghoochannejhad has become a key figure for Heerenveen this season with his nine goals and two assists.  The 29 year old Iranian is also in good form at the moment, having scored both goals last week in their victory.  Look for him to be all over the place as Heerenveen look to once again be a nuisance to PSV's hopes.

Team Form

Four wins and one loss in their last five in all competitions shows that Heerenveen have been in good form and are ready to give PSV a test.  Last Saturday, Heerenveen won 2-0 at home against ADO in the league.  

Expected Line-up: 4-3-3

For whatever reason, the bookmakers have PSV as huge favorites for this one. They are higher in the table and have a couple of fancier options in terms of players, but they do not have the greatest of histories against Heerenveen. As such, expect this match to be very evenly contested as both sides fight for the entire 90 minutes trying to find a way to win the match.

In each of the past five matches played against PSV, Heerenveen have scored exactly one goal. Oftentimes, this has been enough for them to get a result. So this means that PSV is basically going to need to score twice in order to obtain victory against Heerenveen on Sunday.