May 11th features a match where PSV will host NEC at Philips Stadion in a clash of the Eredivisie. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 2nd placed PSV, recorded a 4-2 win against Willem II. Ritsu Doan struck first for PSV in the 2nd minute on a feed from Philipp Max, then Cody Gakpo added another in the 31st minute on a feed from Mauro Júnior. PSV is on a hot streak lately, having won 9 of their last 10, while in their last match, NEC recorded a 0-1 loss against FC Utrecht. Anastasios Douvikas scored the first goal for FC Utrecht in the 77th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, NEC was frustrated by FC Utrecht’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. FC Utrecht ended the match with the shutout victory. NEC looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.
On the 12th of December, NEC hosted PSV in their last match together. PSV took the match by a score of 2 to 1. Magnus Elkjaer Mattsson scored the first goal for NEC in the 8th minute, then Vertessen tied it up for PSV in the 80th minute But luckily in the 90th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Carlos Vinícius.
NEC hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last 5 matches are Javier Vet and Jonathan Okita, and they each have 1 goal. Cody Gakpo has been the most effective weapon for PSV lately. The Dutch attacker has netted three goals in his last five matches
Roger Schmidt’s squad will be without Carlos Vinícius, Olivier Boscagli, Ryan Thomas, Noni Madueke and Armando Obispo, while NEC will be without Odenthal, and Pedro Ruiz.