Vitesse vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction: The Farmers Have Not Lost Sight Of Their Goal: Top Three Finish!

Vitesse welcomes PSV Eindhoven to the Gelredome Stadium for the 26th round of the Eredivisie, hoping to get back on track by securing a victory.

PSV Eindhoven currently has an 7-match unbeaten run in all competitions; will they be able to record their 8th unbeaten run against a team that has struggled at home, or will they be met with a shocking loss?

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

Vitesse

Form: LLLLW

The Vites' form has deteriorated due to their inconsistent play, as they were unable to turn things around against Sparta Rotterdam last time out and suffered a convincing 3:1 defeat, extending their losing streak to four games.

Prior to that, they were dealt an early defeat in their home game against AZ Alkmaar after their opponent scored 29 minutes into the first half. Despite their best efforts to put up a strong defense and stop any further attacks, it wasn't enough for them to tie the game and earn a point.

In their last six home games, Phillip Cocu's team has managed to win a single game, losing three, drawing two, and accruing 5 points in the process. Given that they are currently on a two-match losing streak at Gelredome Stadium, this matchup only bodes poorly for yet another disastrous defeat for Cocu's team.

They currently hold the 14th spot with 23 points and are three points clear of the drop zone.

Team News

Vitesse will be without the likes of Davy Propper, Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, and Mitchell Dijks, who have all been ruled out due to injury.

Maximilian Wittek received his first red card of the season in a match against Sparta Rotterdam, when he was sent off in the 80th minute, and he will be ineligible for this match.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Scherpen; Cornelisse, Meulensteen, Oroz, Flamingo; Tronstad, Van Ginkel; Kozlowski, Bero, Manhoef; Sankoh

PSV Eindhoven

Form: WWWDW

Meanwhile, PSV Eindhoven won an emphatic 5:2 home victory over Cambuur to earn another three points. In that game, they were down a goal in the 22nd minute but quickly restored parity three minutes later to tie the score, with the first half ending all square (1:1) and the second half seeing them storm their way to four goals to put the game beyond doubt for their opponent, who was hoping to salvage a point.

In their last five games, they have exceeded expectations, as they have yet to suffer defeat. The only result that marred their impressive form was a 2:2 draw against table-toppers Feyenoord, but other than that, they have been engulfed by victories, accumulating 12 points in the process. 

Since the majority of their games were played at home, it is thanks to their strong home form that they have been able to maintain this strong performance. However, the same cannot be said of their road trips, as their away form has been inconsistent enough to leave them with just one win in their last five games while also recording three draws and one loss.

They currently hold the fourth spot in the standings with 52 points, so any result against Ajax Amsterdam, who are playing Feyenoord, will be helpful to them in one way or another because it will allow them to close the point gap between either team that loses or, if it occurs, if both sides record a draw.

Team News

Thorgan Hazard, Mauro Junior, and goalkeeper Walter Benitez have all been ruled out with injuries for PSV Eindhoven, while Savio remains doubtful.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Drommel; Mwene, Ramalho, Branthwaite, Van Aanholt; Sanagre, Veerman; El-Ghazi, Til, Simons; Silva

Match Facts

• PSV Eindhoven is on a five-game unbeaten run in the Eredivisie.
• Vitesse are on a four-game losing streak in the Eredivisie.
• Vitesse has scored in eight of their last 12 Eredivisie home games.
• Vitesse averages 1.19 goals per game at home, while PSV Eindhoven averages 1.93 goals per game away.

Head-To-Head

Vitesse has won six of the last 61 meetings; PSV Eindhoven has won 42; and there have been 13 draws with a goal difference of 120–48 in favor of PSV Eindhoven.

Expert Betting Tips

With one win in their last six home games in the Eredivisie, Vitesse has shown virtually nothing about their home form this season, which has also contributed to their appalling season. It goes without saying that they will find it difficult to eke out a victory here against a team that didn't hesitate to score five goals in their most recent match against Cambuur

PSV Eindhoven, on the other hand, has been playing admirably lately. As a result, they are on a three-match winning streak in the Eredivisie. They will be eager to record their fourth, and a resounding victory might be on the cards here.

It has become quite common for PSV Eindhoven games to have a total over 2.5 goals, as the total has gone over in 5 of their last 6 games. Expecting a similar result here is not out of the question, and backing them to win along with the total of over 2.5 goals should be sufficient.

• W2 & TO 2.5 for 2.44
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.63
• Corners - Over 10 for 2.10