Dutch Eredivisie: PSV Eindhoven v http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SC-Heerenveen-c40463 – Preview
PSV Eindhoven will clash with SC Heerenveen at Philips Stadion on April 10, 2011. Both sides are coming into this match on the back of a demoralizing loss last week and will be looking to bag all points in this encounter.
PSV Eindhoven
The Boeren lost 2-0 to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Twente-c39233 Enschede last week. Consequently, they dropped to second place in the league table.
However, they trail the Tukkers by a mere two points. With 15 points left to play for, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281 can fancy their chances of lifting the Eredivisie title.
Fred Rutten, PSV manager, believes that his side has what it takes to become the Dutch champions. PSV chances to achieve silverware in the Europe’s secondary club competition were diminished earlier this week when they were hammered 4-1 in their Europa League
quarter-final by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SL-Benfica-c40542.
Despite the return leg to be played at Philips Stadion on April 14, 2011, Rutten admits that his side’s Europa League campaign is almost over.
PSV have played impressively in front of their home crowd and on the road in the league this season. They have an overall record of 29 played, 19 won, 6 drawn, and 4 lost.
Rutten will be hoping that his side can bag all three points in this fixture to stay in the race for the Eredivisie title.
SC Heerenveen
The Friesland outfit were disappointed as they lost 3-2 to SBV Excelsior in front of their home crowd. They were hoping to grab all points against the relegation contenders, instead they were restricted to bag any point last week.
The Friesland outfit started their ongoing Eredivisie campaign impressively, but failed to maintain their good form after the winter break. They are currently placed 12th in the league table, ten points clear from the relegation zone.
Heerenveen will be hoping to emerge victorious in the upcoming encounter to end their six match winless streak. However, they will have to give one of their best performances to restrict the Boeren from taking any point.
Heerenveen have performed poorly on the road, winning only two of their 14 encounters. They have an overall record of 29 played, 9 won, 8 drawn, and 12 lost. They will be hoping to improve their record on the record by achieving superior result in the upcoming
clash.
Players to watch
The prolific midfielder, Balazs Dzsudzsak, will enhance Rutten’s options in the final third of the pitch. The 24-year-old midfielder is in superb goal scoring form, as he has scored 15 goals in 29 appearances so far this season. It will be hard for Heerenveen
defenders to tie him down, as he is lethal in front of goal.
Everton Ramos da Silva will lead the Friesland outfit attack pack. He has scored 11 goals in 29 matches and will be looking to add up to his tally. He will be the key player if Heerenveen managed to upset the Boeren.
Head-to-Head statistics
PSV have won two of their last five encounters against Heerenveen. Two matches ended in stalemates while Heerenveen won the remaining fixtures.
Prediction
The Friesland outfit fans would have to pray for a miracle if they want to see their beloved side achieve victory in this duel. Otherwise, it will be a regular 3-1 win for the Boeren.
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