The champions of the Netherlands and Portugal face off in a highly anticipated Champions League clash at the Philips Stadion, as PSV Eindhoven host Sporting Lisbon. Both teams come into this match with perfect domestic records, but their fortunes have differed on the European stage, making this an exciting encounter.
PSV Eindhoven Recent Form
PSV Eindhoven have enjoyed a flawless start to their Eredivisie campaign, winning all seven of their opening matches. They come into this game off the back of a 2-0 victory against Willem II, which extended their 100% domestic record.
However, in Europe, Peter Bosz’s side faltered in their opening match, losing 3-1 to Juventus in Turin.
Injury and Team News
PSV may be without key players, with doubts surrounding the availability of Sergino Dest, Hirving Lozano, and Fredrik Oppegard. Johan Bakayoko and Luuk de Jong were rested in their last domestic match, while new signing Ivan Perisic made his debut after joining on a free transfer.
Last PSV Lineup
Here is how PSV lined up in their previous match:
Sporting Lisbon Recent Form
Sporting Lisbon have been in imperious form, winning all eight of their Primeira Liga matches so far.
They also began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Lille. Ruben Amorim’s side have kept clean sheets in their last six matches and have only conceded twice all season, making them one of Europe’s toughest defences to breach.
Injury and Team News
Sporting could be missing some key players for this fixture, with Pedro Goncalves, Marcus Edwards, and Diogo Pinto all doubtful. Jerry St Juste is confirmed to be out with injury, while Viktor Gyokeres, who has been in lethal form with 14 goals in 10 games, is expected to lead the line.
Last Sporting Lineup
Here is how Sporting Lisbon lined up in their previous match:
PSV Player to Watch
Luuk de Jong will be the focal point for PSV’s attack. The Dutch striker has a strong European pedigree and is crucial to PSV’s hopes of securing a positive result in this fixture.
Sporting Lisbon Player to Watch
Viktor Gyokeres has been in sensational form for Sporting. The Swedish forward has scored 14 goals in his last 10 appearances and will be pivotal in Sporting’s attacking threat against PSV.
Prediction
Both teams are in excellent domestic form, but PSV's need for a result after their loss to Juventus could push them forward.
Sporting’s strong defence and attacking firepower make them a formidable opponent, and this game is likely to end in a high-scoring draw.
We predict a 2-2 outcome.
Betting Tips
Tip 1: Both Teams to Score
Both sides possess excellent attacking players and have been in great form in front of goal.
Tip 2: Over 2.5 Goals
With both PSV and Sporting favouring attacking football, expect a game with plenty of goals.
Tip 3: Viktor Gyokeres to Score Anytime
Given his current goal-scoring form, Gyokeres is a solid bet to find the back of the net.
