Match Details
PSV Eindhoven will face Borussia Dortmund on February 20, 2024, at Philips Stadion in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The odds for the match are as follows: PSV Eindhoven (2.22), Draw (3.86), Borussia Dortmund (3.26).
Head-to-Head Comparison
Unfortunately, there is no historical data available for head-to-head matchups between PSV Eindhoven and Borussia Dortmund.
Team Form: PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven has been performing well recently, with three wins, one loss, and two draws in their last six matches across all competitions. They have scored a total of 11 goals while conceding only four during this period. In their most recent match against Heracles in the Eredivisie, PSV secured a comfortable 2-0 victory with goals from Luuk de Jong and Olivier Boscagli.
In the UEFA Champions League group stage, PSV finished second in Group B with nine points from six matches. They won two matches, drew three, and lost one while scoring eight goals and conceding ten.
At home in the current Champions League campaign, PSV has shown resilience with one win and two draws from three matches played at Philips Stadion.
Team Form: Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund has been in excellent form lately, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions. They have recorded four wins and two draws during this period while scoring 14 goals and conceding just twice.
In the Champions League group stage, Borussia Dortmund topped Group F with eleven points from six matches. They won three games, drew two, and suffered one defeat while scoring seven goals and conceding four.
When playing away from home in the Champions League this season, Borussia Dortmund has won two matches and lost one, scoring four goals and conceding three.
Key Players
For PSV Eindhoven, Luuk de Jong has been a standout performer with 27 goals and 11 assists in 33 matches across all competitions. He will be a key figure in their attacking lineup. Another player to watch is Hirving Lozano, who has contributed five goals and two assists in 21 appearances.
Borussia Dortmund boasts talented players such as Jadon Sancho, who has provided one assist in five matches. Donyell Malen is another player to keep an eye on, having scored ten goals in 28 appearances.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results and performances, both teams have shown strength going forward. PSV Eindhoven has scored an average of 1.83 goals per game in their last six matches across all competitions. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund has been even more prolific with an average of 2.33 goals per game during the same period.
Defensively, PSV Eindhoven has conceded an average of only 0.67 goals per game over their last six matches, while Borussia Dortmund’s defense has been equally impressive with just 0.33 goals conceded per game.
Considering these statistics and the form of both teams heading into the match, we can expect an entertaining encounter with both sides capable of finding the back of the net.
Prediction: PSV Eindhoven vs Borussia Dortmund
Based on the analysis above and taking into account home advantage for PSV Eindhoven at Philips Stadion, we predict a closely contested match between these two sides. The final scoreline is likely to be PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Borussia Dortmund as they battle it out for a crucial result in this UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash.
