Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the KNVB Cup match.
PSV Eindhoven and Go Ahead Eagles will face each other in two fixtures this week – one in the KNVB Cup and one in the Eredivisie. These matches will serve as a test for PSV Eindhoven ahead of their Champions League Round of 16 clash against Arsenal Football Club.
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven ended a three-game winless run with a 3:1 extra-time victory over Juventus in the second leg of their Europa League tie. While they may find it challenging to overcome Ajax in the Eredivisie over the coming weeks, their European performance remains strong – accumulating 4.21 xG over 210 minutes against the Italian side. In the Eredivisie, they have scored 71 goals in 23 matches (no other team has reached 55), making their advantage in the cup semi-final evident.
Go Ahead Eagles
Go Ahead Eagles suffered a defeat against Ajax (2:0) in Amsterdam on Sunday, conceding 1.90 xGA from 21 shots. Gerrit Nauber’s dismissal in the 67th minute further compounded their problems, leaving little time for recovery before facing another top opponent. Apart from a 3:1 win over Twente, Go Ahead Eagles have been regarded as favourites in previous cup stages, though luck is unlikely to be on their side in this semi-final.
PSV Eindhoven vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction
PSV Eindhoven have consistently secured victory in their head-to-head encounters with Go Ahead Eagles – notably recording a 3:0 win in September. With their progress nearing completion, we expect them to win.
