PSV Eindhoven vs Fortuna Sittard Best odds and tips

PSV Eindhoven are in a much better position than Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie table and have a superior record in the head-to-head between the two clubs. Peter Bosz’s proactive and attack-minded team have kept the title race alive with their home form and have won four of their last five Eredivisie games, drawing the other. PSV have won their last three games in all competitions, which includes a 5-0 home win over Almere City and a 3-1 away win at FC Twente. Fortuna Sittard ended their winless run by beating Willem II 1-0 at home, but they have lost their last two Eredivisie games – 0-2 to Feyenoord. Danny Buijs’ team are not in good form, having won only one of their last five Eredivisie games, and they have failed to win on their last two trips to PSV Eindhoven.

PSV Eindhoven are a much better team than Fortuna Sittard on paper and they should win this game, but the visitors will do everything they can to frustrate their hosts. PSV Eindhoven have the best striker in the Eredivisie in Luuk de Jong, who has scored 13 goals in 27 league appearances this season, but Fortuna have a good striker of their own in Kristoffer Peterson, who has seven goals in 26 appearances. PSV Eindhoven are a 4-3-3 team that likes to dominate possession and press the ball, while Fortuna Sittard are a reactive side that will sit deep and look to counter-attack when possible, especially away from home. PSV have more creativity and goals in their team with Ismael Saibari and Malik Tillman dictating the tempo and providing plenty of forward thrust, while Fortuna have a bit more grit and experience in midfield with Roland Alberg providing some dynamism and leadership.

PSV Eindhoven are 1.6 favourites to beat Fortuna Sittard on Saturday, which is a very short price. Fortuna are a huge 4.5 underdogs and the draw is 4.75, which suggests the bookmakers have this one sewn up in favour of the hosts. PSV Eindhoven have scored 47 goals in 15 home league games this season, which is an average of 3.13 per game. Fortuna Sittard have conceded 25 goals in 15 away league games this season, which is an average of 1.67 per game. Backing over 2.5 goals looks a good way to go in this game as PSV’s attack should break through Fortuna’s defensive setup.