PSV Eindhoven vs. SBV Excelsior: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview

As SBV Excelsior prepares for their upcoming fixture against PSV Eindhoven, they carry the weight of an unfavorable history. The two teams are set to clash on January 6, 2026, at Philips Stadion, with Excelsior yet to win against PSV since May 1985. They will face the daunting task of breaking a 13-match losing streak in this rivalry.

Match Preview: PSV Eindhoven vs. SBV Excelsior

PSV Eindhoven stands at the top of the Eredivisie, having dominated the league with an impressive eleven-match winning streak before the winter break. Under the guidance of Peter Bosz, PSV has built a nine-point lead, with their last setback occurring in a 2-2 draw against Ajax. Since then, they have secured 11 wins out of 13 matches across all competitions.

Recent Form

PSV’s recent league performances include:

• 4-3 victory over Heracles
• 2-1 win against FC Utrecht

Despite a temporary dip in form, the Peasants have bounced back strongly, showcasing their resilience and depth. With 15 contributions from Joey Veerman and 12 from Guus Til, they possess the firepower needed to challenge Excelsior.

Excelsior’s Challenge

Excelsior enters the match searching for a breakthrough. They hold the 12th position in the league and face the risk of relegation, as only five points separate them from the drop zone. Their journey has been tough, with mixed results in their away performances this season.

Recent Performances

In their last away game, Excelsior managed a 2-1 victory over Ajax. They finished 2025 with two wins in three matches, but their historical visits to Philips Stadion have proven challenging.

• Last five visits: aggregate score 16-1 against PSV
• Only two wins from seven away matches this season

Noah Naujoks has emerged as a key player for Excelsior, scoring five goals this season, accounting for over 31% of their total goals. However, they will need more than individual brilliance to turn the tide against a formidable opponent like PSV.

Team News

PSV will manage several absentees due to injuries, international duties, and suspensions:

• Ruben van Bommel (knee injury)
• Couhaib Driouech (groin injury)
• Myron Boadu (muscle injury)
• Alassane Plea (knee injury)
• Nick Olij (groin injury)
• Ismael Saibari and Anass Salah-Eddine (AFCON duties)
• Jerdy Schouten (suspended)

Possible Lineups

PSV Eindhoven:

• Kovar; Dest, Obispo, Gasiorowski, Junior; Veerman, Wanner; Man, Til, Perisic; Pepi

SBV Excelsior:

• Van Gassel; Bronkhorst, Widell, Meissen, Martens; Yegoian, Hartjes; Fernandes, Naujoks, De Regt; Wlodarczyk

Prediction

The upcoming encounter is expected to heavily favor PSV Eindhoven. Despite some injury concerns, their squad depth and historical dominance against Excelsior suggest a probable outcome of 4-1 in favor of the home side. As the teams kick off the new year, all eyes will be on how Excelsior responds to the daunting challenge ahead.