Match Preview: Almere City FC vs PSV Eindhoven
Date and time: 24 Aug 2024 at 18:00 UTC
Stadium: Yanmar Stadion
Location: Almere
Referee: Danny Makkelie
Historical Head-to-Head (H2H):
– 2024-01-27: PSV Eindhoven 2-0 Almere City FC
– 2023-09-23: Almere City FC 0-4 PSV Eindhoven
– 2014-10-29: Almere City FC 1-5 PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands Cup)
Team Formations and Key Players:
Almere City FC:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-2-3-1 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Nordin Bakker (1)
– Defenders: Hamdi Akujobi (20), Joey Jacobs (3), Sherel Floranus (2), Vasilios Zagaritis (14)
– Midfielders: Stije Resink (8), Axel Bandeira (23), Jochem Ritmeester Van De Kamp (5), Adi Nalic (16), Kornelius Hansen (17)
– Forward: Faiz Mattoir (24)
– Key Players:
– Faiz Mattoir: Forward threat
– Adi Nalic: Creative midfielder
– Nordin Bakker: Reliable goalkeeper
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PSV Eindhoven:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-3-3 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Walter Benítez (1)
– Defenders: Richard Ledezma (37), Ryan Flamingo (6), Olivier Boscagli (18), Fredrik Oppegård (35)
– Midfielders: Guus Til (20), Joey Veerman (23), Hirving Lozano (27)
– Forwards: Malik Tillman (7), Noa Lang (10), Luuk de Jong (9)
– Key Players:
– Luuk de Jong: Key forward, consistent goal threat
– Malik Tillman: Dynamic winger
– Walter Benítez: Strong goalkeeping skills
Recent Form:
Almere City FC:
– Recent 3-0 loss to Fortuna Sittard in Eredivisie.
– Mixed friendly results: wins against Borussia Dortmund II (3-0) and Samsunspor (1-0), but losses to SC Heerenveen (1-0) and Konyaspor (3-2).
PSV Eindhoven:
– Recent 3-1 win over Heracles in Eredivisie.
– Strong form: 5-1 win against RKC Waalwijk, draw with Feyenoord (4-4), and friendly wins against Valencia (2-1) and FC Eindhoven (3-2).
Strengths and Considerations:
Almere City FC:
– Strengths: Home advantage, a mix of promising talents.
– Considerations: Improve defensive coordination; capitalize on scoring opportunities against PSV’s solid defense.
PSV Eindhoven:
– Strengths: Strong attacking lineup, midfield control, solid recent performances.
– Considerations: Maintain defensive focus; execute efficient ball control and scoring.
Prediction:
Given PSV Eindhoven’s superior squad, recent form, and historical dominance:
– Final Score: Almere City FC 0-3 PSV Eindhoven
– Predicted Scorers:
– PSV Eindhoven: Luuk de Jong, Malik Tillman (2)
PSV Eindhoven’s attacking prowess and solid form should see them secure a decisive victory over Almere City FC.
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