PSV vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.
- PSV 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Assistant 1 Freek Vandeursen
- Assistant 2 Richard Polman
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | FC Groningen | H | 5–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | NAC Breda | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Girona FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | AFC Ajax | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Oct | PEC Zwolle | H | 6–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | PSV | A | 0–5 | L |
| 09 Nov | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | NEC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 26 Oct | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | FC Utrecht | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | AFC Ajax | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| PSV | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #2 |
| 4 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 6 |
| 3 | Conceded | 2 |
| +1 | GD | +4 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
PSV are 5th (4 pts). FC Groningen are 2nd (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
PSV
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Groningen
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for PSV to score. At the same time, FC Groningen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Thijs Oosting has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 300 appearances.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 14' A stunning finish from Olivier Boscagli — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 19' A quiet spell here at Philips Stadion. FC Groningen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 24' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dick Lukkien might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 29' PSV are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Groningen backline.
- 34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 37' Goal! Ricardo Pepi scores his 57 goal in 284 matches.
- 42' PSV started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 42.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Thijs Oosting. He replaces Thom van Bergen on 46 minute.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both PSV and FC Groningen are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 52' What composure from Guus Til! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 57' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Groningen that had 307 games and scored 243 goals.
- 60' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jorg Schreuders is hanging Rui Mendes on the field on 60 minute.
- 62' A change in the PSV ranks — Ismael Saibari exits the field as Malik Tillman enters on 62.
- 64' Ricardo Pepi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 68' A tactical swap from FC Groningen — Joey Pelupessy on, Romano Postema off on 68 minutes.
- 73' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 75' The crowd applauds Mauro Junior as he leaves the pitch. Tygo Land steps in for PSV.
- 76' Couhaib Driouech is ready to make an impact after coming on for Johan Bakayoko at the 76 minute mark.
- 78' Ricardo Pepi makes no mistake. The score reads 5-0 and PSV are in front.
- 82' PSV manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hirving Lozano is hanging Ivan Perisic on the field on 82 minute.
- 85' Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luciano Valente at the 85 minute mark.
- 86' The FC Groningen manager makes a substitution. Leandro Bacuna departs to be replaced by Maxim Mariani.
- 5-0 the final result. FC Groningen will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
17
Mauro Junior ↓ Tygo Land 75'
- 20
- 18
- 1
-
2
Rick Karsdorp ↓ Richie Ledezma 75'
-
5
Ivan Perisic ↓ Hirving Lozano 82'
- 14
-
34
Ismael Saibari ↓ Malik Tillman 62'
- 11
- 6
- 32
Bench
-
27
Hirving Lozano ↑ 82'
- 4
- 16
-
7
Malik Tillman ↑ 62'
-
21
Couhaib Driouech ↑ 76'
- 35
- 24
-
37
Richie Ledezma ↑ 75'
-
28
Tygo Land ↑ 75'
- 38
Coach
Peter Bosz
FC Groningen Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
7
Leandro Bacuna ↓ Maxim Mariani 86'
- 5
- 1
-
29
Romano Postema ↓ Joey Pelupessy 68'
- 6
-
27
Rui Mendes ↓ Jorg Schreuders 60'
- 10
-
26
Thom van Bergen ↓ Thijs Oosting 46'
- 8
- 3
- 2
Bench
-
4
Joey Pelupessy ↑ 68'
- 21
- 9
-
25
Thijs Oosting ↑ 46'
- 24
-
14
Jorg Schreuders ↑ 60'
- 11
-
36
Maxim Mariani ↑ 86'
- 67
- 22
- 46
Coach
Dick Lukkien
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cyril Ngonge | 4 |
| Guus Til | 3 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 3 |
| Bruma | 3 |
| Cody Gakpo | 3 |
| Eran Zahavi | 3 |
| Denzel Dumfries | 3 |
| Johan Bakayoko | 2 |
Head to Head
PSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.9
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.5
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 4.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
82%
Draw or FC Groningen
36%
PSV or FC Groningen
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–0 not predicted5 – 0Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 1
7%
1 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 2
5.5%
4 – 1
5.1%
2 – 0
4.9%
3 – 0
4.5%
1 – 2
4.2%
4 – 2
4%
4 – 0
3.3%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 18% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 19% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 10% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

