PSV take on the visitors Girona in the round 4 match of UEFA Champions League group stage. The match will be played on Tuesday, November 5th at Philips Stadion (Eindhoven).
PSV dropped their first points in the Eredivisie this season, falling 2-3 to Ajax in the Dutch Klassieker in Amsterdam. Peter Bosz’s team led twice, but goals from Luuk de Jong and Ivan Perišić ultimately weren’t enough to secure points for the red-and-whites. This leaves PSV with 11 games, 10 wins, and just this recent slip-up, with Ajax closing the gap to two points behind PSV. In the Champions League, however, PSV’s performance over three rounds has been mixed — they currently sit with two points in 28th place, outside the playoff spots. Thus, the upcoming game with Girona is critical; a win would move them into the top 24. Their opponents are also dealing with numerous injuries, giving PSV a solid chance to justify their favorite status. Dest, Veerman, and Schouten will be absent for PSV, but Lozano is expected to return, boosting their attacking power.
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Girona's fairytale season last year is starting to fade, as they now resemble more of a pumpkin than a carriage. Michel’s squad has struggled with efficient transitions from defense to attack, compounded by injuries and an updated roster, keeping the Catalans from reaching their full potential. As a result, Girona is currently mid-table in La Liga. Their recent weekend match against Leganés at home was chaotic but ended in a 4-3 victory; before that, they beat Extremadura 4-0 in the cup, showcasing some attacking prowess, but defensive issues remain evident for Gazzaniga and the back line. In the Champions League, after two losses to PSG (0-1) and Feyenoord, Girona managed a 2-0 win over Slovan Bratislava, granting them a spot in the top 24. Still, this position is fragile, and a game in Eindhoven could shift the standings significantly.
We can expect an exciting, high-scoring match where the standard “over” should hit. The standings push both teams to aim for victory to strengthen their Champions League positions. Both sides rarely sit back — PSV favors an aggressive 4-3-3 formation with high pressing, which also exposes their defense. For Girona, the defensive issues stem from numerous injuries, while PSV needs a home win to secure a top-24 spot and make up for the fresh Eredivisie setback against Ajax.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
