PSV vs SBV Excelsior, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs SBV Excelsior — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.
- PSV 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Excelsior 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
- Assistant 1 Freek Vandeursen
- Assistant 2 Nils van Kampen
3 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 7.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan | SBV Excelsior | H | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Dec | AZ | A | 4–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Arsenal FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | Sevilla FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan | PSV | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Dec | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | FC Twente '65 | A | 2–4 | L |
| 02 Dec | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 2–4 | L |
| 12 Nov | FC Utrecht | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| PSV | SBV Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #7 |
| 16 | Points | 11 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 5 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 2 |
| 24 | Scored | 15 |
| 10 | Conceded | 9 |
| +14 | GD | +6 |
| 2.29 | PPG | 1.57 |
| 71% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
78%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
29%
Clean Sheets
SBV Excelsior this season
SBV Excelsior this season
PSV are 3rd (16 pts). SBV Excelsior are 7th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
PSV
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/1
31-45
5/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/–
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SBV Excelsior
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
5/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
3/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
PSV
| Sven Mijnans | 4 G | 1 A |
| Guus Til | 4 G | |
| Ricardo Pepi | 3 G | |
| Sergino Dest | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ruben van Bommel | 2 G | 2 A |
SBV Excelsior
| Aymen Sliti | 3 G | 1 A |
| David Garden | 3 G | |
| Irakli Yegoian | 2 G | 5 A |
| Noah Naujoks | 2 G | |
| Casper Widell | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Philips Stadion. Ninety minutes of football awaits between PSV and SBV Excelsior.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Derensili Sanches Fernandes made 140 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 13' PSV is taking the lead after the goal scored by Luuk de Jong on 13.
- 17' Luuk de Jong doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 22' The travelling SBV Excelsior supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 27' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SBV Excelsior needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 32' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 33' What a moment for Guus Til! That strike on 33 puts his side firmly in control.
- 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
- 43' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 48' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 53' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 58' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 63' The home supporters are growing impatient. PSV must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 68' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both PSV and SBV Excelsior are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 69' The Switzerland centre-forward Luuk de Jong breaks the deadlock on 69 minutes. 4-0!
- 70' A change in the SBV Excelsior ranks — Julian Baas exits the field as Nikolas Agrafiotis enters on 70.
- 75' Troy Parrott has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 76' PSV make a change. Malik Tillman trudges off to be replaced by Noa Lang on 76 minutes.
- 77' Arthur Zagre makes way for Ian Smeulers at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from SBV Excelsior.
- 82' What composure from Derensili Sanches Fernandes! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 4-1.
- 83' Another change for SBV Excelsior made on 83 minute. Redouan El Yaakoubi leaves to be changed by Mimeirhel Benita.
- 84' Another change for PSV made on 84 minute. Guus Til leaves to be changed by Isaac Babadi.
- 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from PSV to claim maximum points.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
9
Luuk de Jong ↓ Ricardo Pepi 76'
- 3
-
20
Guus Til ↓ Isaac Babadi 84'
- 22
- 18
- 1
- 5
- 8
- 23
-
10
Malik Tillman ↓ Noa Lang 76'
- 11
Bench
- 4
- 17
-
30
Patrick van Aanholt ↑ 84'
-
7
Noa Lang ↑ 76'
- 16
- 24
-
14
Ricardo Pepi ↑ 76'
- 2
- 32
- 31
-
26
Isaac Babadi ↑ 84'
Coach
Peter Bosz
SBV Excelsior Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 10
- 2
-
7
Lazaros Lamprou ↓ Oscar Uddenas 70'
- 16
-
12
Arthur Zagre ↓ Ian Smeulers 77'
- 9
- 33
- 14
- 1
- 4
- 15
Bench
- 18
-
28
Ian Smeulers ↑ 77'
-
22
Mimeirhel Benita ↑ 83'
-
19
Nikolas Agrafiotis ↑ 70'
-
11
Oscar Uddenas ↑ 70'
- 30
- 32
Coach
Marinus Dijkhuizen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luuk de Jong | 6 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 3 |
| Xavi Simons | 3 |
| Ibrahim Sangare | 2 |
| Erick Gutierrez | 1 |
| Fabio Silva | 1 |
| Derensili Sanches Fernandes | 1 |
| Donyell Malen | 1 |
Head to Head
PSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.97
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
SBV Excelsior xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + PSV to win 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
87%
Draw or SBV Excelsior
29%
PSV or SBV Excelsior
83%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.8%
3 – 0
6.5%
1 – 1
6.2%
4 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 2
4.8%
4 – 0
4.8%
1 – 0
4.4%
4 – 2
3.6%
5 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | SBV Excelsior covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -2 | 33% | 19% | 48% |
| -1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| -1 | 52% | 19% | 29% |
| -0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 3% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
SBV Excelsior keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

