PSV - NAC Breda predictions

With top online bookmakers pricing a home win at odds of 1.11, it’s hard to expect anything other than a decisive PSV victory. It’s a uniquely one-sided match – which rarely translates to a lot of excitement in the pitch.

The situation is crystal clear from the current perspective. Given the strength of the home team and the fact NAC Breda are given 23.00 betting odds to win, a conclusion is not difficult to reach. Anything but a home win would be an incredible surprise.

PSV are coming off from a disappointing 3:1 defeat in the last round at PEC Zwolle.. As a visiting side, they failed to gain their footing from the off and conceded early in the first half. Ultimately, the 3:1 result painted a gut-wrenching picture for their fans.

NAC Breda are coming off from an unexpected 2:1 victory against FC Twente. At odds of 5.00, not even the most optimistic of their fans expected a win – yet they pulled one off anyway after taking the lead in the first half.

PSV have been having issues defending lately, though it’s mostly affected their away games for now. They’ve recorded 5 concessions in the past 3 games as visitors.

Maintaining their defences has been a bit of a struggle for NAC Breda lately. They ended up conceding 5 goals over the 3 most recent matches alone, leaving many fans disappointed.

The hosts are currently the best-placed team in the Eredivisie, and they’ll likely stat that after this match. They’ve built up a lot of confidence, and the favourable betting odds reflect that.

The two teams already met this season in the Eredivisie, with PSV taking the victory. It’s understandable why most bookies consider them the favourites, though the advantage is not overwhelming.

The odds being what they are, remember that they were priced with various injuries in mind. The hosts reported that Isaac Babadi, Fredrik Oppegard, Malik Tillman, Couhaib Driouech, Adamo Nagalo will have to sit this one out, while NAC Breda will have to make do without Fredrik Jensen, Cherrion Valerius, Lars Mol.

You can safely put down an Over 2.5 Goals bet on this match and feel very confident. If the teams’ records are any indication, 3 or more goals in this match are almost guaranteed.