AZ Alkmaar and PSV Eindhoven clash at AFAS Stadion on Saturday in the Eredivisie, with contrasting recent results. AZ suffered a 1-0 loss to Fortuna Sittard, marking their third consecutive defeat, while PSV secured a comeback 2-1 win over Sparta Rotterdam.
Match Preview
AZ Alkmaar, under Maarten Martens, is reeling after a tough spell, including a 2-0 Europa League loss to Athletic Bilbao. Despite this, they sit third in the league with 19 points from eight games. However, they face a daunting task against PSV, who have won 14 of their last 20 encounters, including three straight victories since May 2023.
PSV Eindhoven, managed by Peter Bosz, has had a stellar start, winning all eight Eredivisie matches this season and leading the table by five points. Their offensive prowess is evident with 27 goals scored, the most in the league, while they’ve also maintained three clean sheets.
Team News
AZ will be without defender Wouter Goes and midfielder Jordy Clasie due to injuries. PSV, on the other hand, is missing Matteo Dams (suspended), and several key players, including Joey Veerman, Hirving Lozano, and Fode Fofana, remain sidelined.
Predicted Lineups
AZ Alkmaar:
Owusu-Oduro; Kasius, Penetra, Dekker, Wolfe; Buurmeester, Koopmeiners; Sadiq, Mijnans, Van Bommel; Parrott
PSV Eindhoven:
Benitez; Junior, Flamingo, Boscagli, Karsdorp; Ledezma, Til, Saibari; Perisic, De Jong, Tillman
Given PSV’s impressive form, they are favored to extend their winning streak to nine matches, despite AZ’s potential to challenge at home.
