Excelsior - PSV predictions

The most probable outcome of this match is Excelsior getting completely overwhelmed. They are underdogs by a considerable margin, and it’s not likely even the most optimistic of their fans are expecting them to pull off a victory.

PSV fans are likely expecting a decisive victory here, which seems reasonable enough. The best bookmakers online are pricing such an outcome at extremely short odds of 1.17, so it’s difficult to imagine things turning out any other way.

Excelsior’s painful defeat in their previous away match could have been seen from a mile away. They were facing Go Ahead Eagles as visitors, so betting predictions never gave them much of a shot. The home team took an early lead which culminated in a 3:0 loss for Excelsior.

Things did not go according to plan for PSV in the last round. A half-time stalemate against NEC turned into a 3:1 disaster in an away game PSV were expected to win comfortably.

With 8 concessions over the last 3 matches, Excelsior will definitely have to make some improvements in their defensive line.

While some teams tend to struggle as visitors, PSV seem to thrive. A quick look at their recent records shows more than 5 total goals in the last 3 away games, indicating rather prolific strikers and a solid goal-scoring form.

Deep in the bottom part of the Eredivisie table, Excelsior will have to dig deep in the closing stages of the season if they wish to stay in the league. The hosts are currently sitting in 16th and things are highly unlikely to take on a positive change after their Tuesday meeting with PSV.

PSV have grabbed the firm hold of the Eredivisie reins and do not seem willing to let go. After 28 matches, they sit top of the table with 72 and are firm favourites to add another three on Tuesday in Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

The away team are seen as favourites despite their role as the visitors, and that makes a lot of sense considering the previous clash with Excelsior they had. PSV pulled far ahead of their opponents and secured a decisive victory.

On top of being considered underdogs, the home team is forced to play with a limited roster. With Redouan El Yaakoubi, Serano Seymor, Norbert Alblas, Arthur Zagre, Lennard Hartjes, Kik Pierie, Casper Widell, Ian Smeulers, Troy Parrott all unavailable due to injury, they have very limited means at their disposal to beat the odds.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 1.25, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.