PSV Eindhoven Faces Go Ahead Eagles in High-Stakes Eredivisie Showdown

PHILIPS STADION, NETHERLANDS — PSV Eindhoven will face Go Ahead Eagles on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 5:45 PM UK time, seeking to snap a three-match winless streak in the Eredivisie. The host team currently sits in second place, while Go Ahead Eagles is seventh, eight points clear of the relegation zone.

After a one-week break following their dramatic Champions League victory over Juventus, PSV was knocked out of the KNVB Beker by Go Ahead Eagles with a 2-1 upset on Wednesday. This loss marked their third defeat in their last seven matches across all competitions, forcing them to refocus on the league to remain competitive for silverware.

With Ajax currently five points ahead in the league standings, PSV has struggled, drawing their last three matches against NEC, Willem II, and FC Utrecht. The pressure is on as they aim to regain their winning momentum at home, where they have been less resilient lately.

For Go Ahead Eagles, the focus has shifted to winning the KNVB Beker for the first time in their history after their impressive win against PSV. Despite a rough patch with travel games, their home form has been exceptional. They have not lost at De Adelaarshorst since October, collecting a total of 24 points from their last 12 home matches.

“Our game plan worked perfectly on Wednesday, and we gained confidence from that,” Go Ahead Eagles coach Simonis said. “We need to keep that momentum going against a formidable opponent.”

In terms of lineups, PSV might make changes due to fatigue after the midweek match. Simonis plans to maintain a similar squad but is challenged by the absence of key players due to suspensions. Nevertheless, they will look to further capitalize on their impressive home results.

The potential starting lineups for the match include:

PSV Eindhoven: Drommel; Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Malacia; Veerman, Schouten; Lang, Til, Perisic; De Jong.

Go Ahead Eagles: De Busser; Deijl, Dirksen, Kramer, James; Linthorst, Llansana; Antman, Edvardsen, Suray; Smit.

Analysts predict that while Go Ahead Eagles will carry their confidence from the last game, PSV might reclaim their status as favorites in this match. The outcome is crucial for both teams as they look to secure their respective goals in the Italian top flight.

With the March international break on the horizon, both clubs will aim for a significant win to take confidence into the next phase of the season.