NEC Nijmegen enter this match after their first defeat of the season – a dramatic loss of 2:3 to Fortuna Sittard. However, this match confirmed their tendency for scoring and goals in almost every game. The team has now had eight consecutive matches ending with over 2.5 goals, with their attack showing consistency, but the defense continues to concede too many.
PSV seek answers after the setbackThe visitors were unpleasantly surprised before the break when they lost to Telstar and even failed to score a goal. This was an exception to their form, as otherwise PSV is on a streak of strong performances and chasing the top of the standings. Their attacking quality is undeniable, and the tradition with NEC making high-scoring clashes is also present, as a total of nine of their last ten encounters ended with over 2.5 goals.
Prediction: Over 3.5 goalsBoth teams rely on offensive football, but at the same time, they struggle to defend. For NEC, high-scoring matches are already the norm, while PSV has enough class to exploit these weaknesses. It is reasonable to expect another goal spectacle this time. My prediction is for over 3.5 goals in the match.
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