On the evening of August 18th, at 6:15 PM, the Eredivisie will see a clash in its second round, with Heracles hosting PSV Eindhoven.
Heracles drew 0-0 away to Sparta Rotterdam in the first round of the league this season, failing to secure an opening win. In last season’s Eredivisie, Heracles underperformed, managing only 9 wins, 6 draws, and 19 losses in 34 matches, accumulating 33 points and finishing 14th in the league. The team ultimately secured a narrow escape from relegation by a mere 4-point margin. This season, their goal is to remain in the top flight.
In the 34 matches of the previous season, the team scored 41 goals, showcasing a lackluster offensive performance. Defensively, they conceded a staggering 74 goals, a defensive line that clearly makes it difficult for the team to win. During the summer transfer window, the team did not bring in any big-name players, only making minor adjustments. In the pre-season, Heracles recorded a 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses in 6 matches, indicating a less than stellar performance.
In terms of injuries, aside from Zambrek who is confirmed to miss this match due to injury, all other players are available for selection. However, as many as 6 players are on the watchlist, and their availability is crucial for Heracles.
PSV Eindhoven has consistently been a dominant force in the Eredivisie. In the first round of this season, the team unsurprisingly triumphed over Waalwijk, securing a winning start to the season. Last season, the team achieved a remarkable 29 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss, ultimately accumulating 91 points and securing the league title. Their dominance is evident in the 7-point gap separating them from second-placed Feyenoord. The team’s goal for this season is to defend their Eredivisie title.
In last season’s 34 matches, the team scored 111 goals, averaging over 3 goals per game, a truly frightening statistic. It is important to note that maintaining such output consistently throughout a long season is extremely challenging. They also conceded only 21 goals defensively, boasting the highest number of goals scored and the lowest number of goals conceded amongst all teams.
In terms of injuries, Seber, Obispo, and Mauro are all sidelined with injuries and unable to feature in today’s match. However, their return is imminent, and the team is about to clear their injury list.
In their most recent 10 head-to-head encounters, PSV Eindhoven has dominated with 8 wins and 2 draws, demonstrating their clear superiority. In their last 5 league meetings, PSV Eindhoven has achieved a 5-game winning streak. Notably, during these 5 matches, PSV Eindhoven scored 16 goals while conceding only 1. The significant disparity in strength between the two teams has effectively eliminated any suspense from this match beforehand.
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