Excelsior vs PSV prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 15, 2026
Eredivisie Netherlands
In the 2nd round of the Dutch Eredivisie on August 15, 2026, Excelsior will face PSV. The visitors are expected to secure a calm victory.
Excelsior vs PSV: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Rotterdam club played in the second division two seasons ago. However, they managed to return to the top tier immediately and achieved a respectable result. With 38 points, they finished in thirteenth place. After the summer break, they scored three times against Cambuur before halftime and eventually won 4-0.
The Eindhoven giants ended a six-year title drought in 2024 by becoming champions once again. Since then, they have managed to defend the title twice more. Last season, they collected 84 points, almost twenty more than their closest rival, Feyenoord. They started the summer with the Super Cup—this time against AZ—and lost 0-4! In the first round against Fortuna Sittard, they conceded first but ultimately went ahead 2-1. However, they allowed the opponent to score again in the 90+2 minute, settling for a draw.
Last season's newcomer averaged only 1.25 goals scored per game while conceding as many as 1.65. The best Dutch team scored an average of 2.97 goals but also conceded quite a bit, at 1.32 per match.
Previous Matches: Excelsior vs PSV
This century, Excelsior has managed only three draws, losing all other encounters. Even in the cup in January last year, after extra time, the Eindhoven giants secured a final 5-4 victory.
The champion cannot keep stumbling. We expect them to win away (odds – 1.65).
Excelsior vs PSV: Key Stats and Trends
- Excelsior has won nine of their last ten matches, including seven in a row
- PSV has lost two of their last four games
Excelsior vs PSV: Potential Starting Lineups
Excelsior lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): van Gassel - Janssen, Plug, Meissen, Martens - van Vianen, Hartjes - de Regt, Nauijoks, Egoyan - Garden
PSV lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Kovář - Mauro Júnior, Obispo, Flamingo, Perisic - Fernandes, Wanner - van Bommel, Meijnans, Til - Pepi
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