The opening match of Eredivisie round eight sees PSV take on Heerenveen at Philips Stadion, with the hosts aiming to recover from a 3-2 defeat to Twente and regain top spot in the standings. PSV have been prolific this season, averaging 2.80 goals per game across their last 10 matches, while their home fixtures have produced 4.00 goals on average. Ricardo Pepi picked up an injury against Twente, meaning Sven Mijnans is likely to step up after scoring a hat-trick in PSV’s last home game, a 4-1 victory over Sparta.
Heerenveen, meanwhile, aim to build on a convincing 4-0 victory over Sparta. The visitors have been inconsistent this season, winning just 20% of their last 10 matches, although their away games have produced an impressive 3.80 goals per game. Mees Hilgers and Dirk Proper remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries for the visitors. Heerenveen have also scored 2.00 goals per game across their last five away fixtures.
PSV’s superior form, home advantage and attacking quality make PSV to Win the clear winner pick. Over 2.5 goals also seems interesting given the teams’ recent goal averages and the H2H record, while PSV Over 2.5 goals looks attractive considering the hosts’ 2.50-goal home scoring average.
This Netherlands Eredivisie match will be played on Friday 9 October 2026 at 19:00.
What is our PSV vs Heerenveen prediction?
Our prediction for this match: PSV 3 - 1 Heerenveen
PSV vs Heerenveen Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1 @ 900 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -2500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ricardo Pepi @ -188 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Ricardo Pepi @ 350 Odds
- To be Booked: Mees Hilgers @ 260 Odds
- Asian Handicap: PSV -1 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: PSV -1 @ -125 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 175 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -700 Odds
- Draw No Bet: PSV to Win @ -700 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: PSV to Win/PSV to Win @ -111 Odds
- Clean Sheet: PSV - No @ -350 Odds
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View OfferPSV Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldwwwwdwl | 2.00 |
| Home | wldwdw | 1.83 |
| Away | wwwl | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.30 | 4.00 | 4.75 |
| Scored | 2.80 | 2.50 | 3.25 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 2.22 | 2.26 | 2.15 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.25 | 1.30 | 1.19 |
Heerenveen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldlwdldldw | 1.00 |
| Home | dwlld | 1.00 |
| Away | llddw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 1.60 | 3.80 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.72 | 1.76 | 1.68 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.82 | 1.87 | 1.78 |
PSV vs Heerenveen Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
PSV (53%)
32 Matches
Heerenveen (16%)





