PSV vs Borussia Dortmund Match Analysis
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In the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg, PSV will face Borussia Dortmund in Eindhoven.
Managed by Peter Bosz, who previously led Borussia Dortmund, PSV is having a remarkable season.
In the Eredivisie, PSV won 20 out of 22 matches and drew twice.
They faced two defeats this season: against Arsenal (0:4) in the Champions League and Feyenoord in the KNVB Beker Round of 16.
During the Champions League group stage, PSV surpassed Lille and Sevilla, with Arsenal securing the top spot.
Recently, PSV defeated Heracles comfortably (2:0).
Borussia Dortmund had a standout performance in the group stage, topping the challenging group with PSG, Milan, and Newcastle.
They suffered one loss to PSG but then earned 11 points.
In the Bundesliga, Edin Terzic’s team is not in the title race and is competing for a top-4 finish.
Currently, with 41 points, Borussia Dortmund is fourth, leading RB Leipzig by 1 point.
Over the weekend, Dortmund drew 1:1 against Wolfsburg.
PSV and Borussia Dortmund have only played twice before, during the 2002/03 Champions League season group stage.
They drew 1:1 in Dortmund and Borussia won 3:1 in Eindhoven.
Borussia Dortmund has won only 3 out of 11 matches against Dutch teams.
This season marks PSV’s return to the Champions League knockout stage since 2015/16.
PSV Eindhoven Champions League form: LDDWWD
Borussia Dortmund Champions League form: LDWWWD
Prediction: PSV Eindhoven 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
PSV is excelling this season, while Borussia Dortmund lacks stability. The victory is likely to go to the Eredivisie leaders in this match.
- Prediction: PSV to win
- Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
Possible Starting Lineups
PSV Eindhoven: (4-3-3)
Benitez;
Teze, Boscagli, Ramalho, Dest;
Saibari, Schouten, Veerman;
Bakayoko, De Jong, Lozano
Borussia Dortmund: (4-2-3-1)
Kobel;
Ryerson, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen;
Can, Sabitzer;
Brandt, Reus, Sancho;
Fullkrug
