PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Eredivisie, February 15, 2025
PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht Preview
- Tournament: Eredivisie
- Date: Saturday, Feb 15
- Kick-off Time: 03:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Philips Stadion
PSV Eindhoven is set to take on FC Utrecht at the Philips Stadion on Saturday in a clash between the second and third position in the league. Both the teams are separated by nine points which is a significant gap.
PSV are currently level on 51 points with league leaders Ajax, who have a game in hand. Out of the 22 games played they have secured 16 wins, three draws and three losses. They enter into the game after a 2-1 away defeat against Juventus at Turin. PSV levelled things up after the first half in that game but Mbangula’s winner deprived them of the draw. In the league, they drew their last game against Willem II.
They have scored 69 goals, the most by any team in the league and conceded 24. For them, Ricardo Pepi is the highest scorer with 11 goals in the team. In his last game, which he played against Liverpool, he scored one and assisted one for the hosts. He will be a miss for the hosts as he has been ruled out for the season due to a knee injury.
Meanwhile, FC Utrecht are placed in the third position of the table with a difference of nine points from the opposition. They have secured 42 points in the 22 games. It includes 12 wins, six draws and four losses and have scored 40 goals so far in the league. They will be looking for a hope to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season and this game would be very crucial concerning that. They will be facing the opposition on the back of two consecutive defeats. In the last five games, they drew three, lost two and have not secured a single victory.
On that note, let’s have a look at the team news of both sides.
PSV Eindhoven Team News
Manager Peter Bosz is facing a lot of problems with injuries. He will be without the services of Malik Tillman, Olivier Bosagli and Rick Karsdorp. Left-back Sergino Dest remains doubtful for the fixture. The biggest problem for the hosts will be the unavailability of Pepi. The manager will rely on striker Luuk de Jong and attacking midfielder Guus Til. Both have scored 18 goals together so far in the league.
FC Utrecht Team News
Ron Jans’ side does not have a lot of problems to deal with as compared to their opposition. Miguel Rodriguez will not be available for the game due to a groin injury while Can Bozdogan and Niklas Vesterlund remain doubtful for the fixture.
PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht Predicted Lineups
PSV Eindhoven Predicted Lineup
Goalkeeper: Benitez
Defenders: Junior, Obispo, Flamingo, Ledezma
Midfielders: Veerman, Schouten
Forwards: Perisic, Saibari, Bakayoko; De Jong
FC Utrecht Predicted Lineup
Goalkeeper: Barkas
Defenders: El Karouani, Viergever, van der Hoorn, Horemans
Midfielders: Iqbal, Engwanda
Forwards: Descotte, Jensen, Aaronson; Haller
PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht Head-to-Head Record
Both the teams have faced each other 30 times. PSV has dominated the fixture with 22 wins while FC Utrecht has won three games. Five games have ended as a draw in this fixture.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| December 01, 2024 | FC Utrecht 2-5 PSV Eindhoven | Eredivisie |
| January 21, 2024 | FC Utrecht 1-1 PSV Eindhoven | Eredivisie |
| August 12, 2023 | PSV Eindhoven 2-0 FC Utrecht | Eredivisie |
| February 19, 2023 | FC Utrecht 2-2 PSV Eindhoven | Eredivisie |
| October 16, 2022 | PSV Eindhoven 6-1 FC Utrecht | Eredivisie |
Key Players to Watch Out in PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht
Noalang (PSV Eindhoven)
In Dutch football, Noa Lang is undoubtedly a well-known name. Lang joined PSV Eindhoven the previous season after playing for FC Twente, Ajax, and Club Brugge. Since then, he has grown to be an essential member of the Dutch team. Noa Lang is a fascinating individual who is challenging to control in a changing room. For PSV Eindhoven this season, the 25-year-old has six goals and eight assists.
Souffian El Karouani (FC Utrecht)
The 24-year-old left-back had been an important player for Utrecht. He has been one of the key creative forces for the side. He has scored one goal and assisted six goals in the Eredivisie. In the league, he boasts a record of 0.31 xA per 90 for Utrecht.
PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht Prediction
Considering the history of the clash between the sides, it is very likely that PSV emerge victorious in the tie. PSV has been in good form while the opposition has not been playing well in recent times.
Predicted Score: PSV Eindhoven 3-0 FC Utrecht
Where to Watch PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | TrillerTV |
| Canada | Sportsnet Now Plus |
| Netherlands | ESPN Extra |
FAQs
Q. When is PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht?
The PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht match will be played on 15ᵗʰ February at the Philps Stadion, Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Q. Where to watch PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht live for free?
The PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht match can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht?
Our predicted score for the upcoming PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht fixture is 3-0 to PSV Eindhoven.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for PSV Eindhoven vs FC Utrecht?
Both the teams have faced each other 30 times. PSV Eindhoven has dominated the fixture with 22 wins while FC Utrecht had won three games. Five games have ended as a draw in this fixture.