What’s the expected start to the season for PSV Eindhoven?

Last season, 2024–2025, PSV Eindhoven won the Dutch championship, earning a place in the main round of the UEFA Champions League. For fans looking to attend games, PSV tickets are currently available, and interested parties can order them online. The upcoming 2025–2026 season promises to be challenging, with Ajax eager for revenge and Feyenoord aiming high. So far, PSV has started strong, securing two victories, and the next match will be at home against Groningen. As a mid-table team in the Eredivisie, Groningen is expected to provide a manageable challenge, and supporters anticipate a confident win. The game will also be available on multiple streaming platforms.

Favorable Schedule

The opening part of the season is not particularly demanding for PSV, as there are no major opponents at the start. In the first round, the team demolished Sparta 6–1, followed by a solid victory over Twente. The next few matches are expected to be relatively straightforward, leading up to the crucial encounter with Ajax. The upcoming fixtures are as follows:

• Groningen

• Telstar

• Nijmegen

• Ajax

PSV could realistically secure five wins in a row, allowing them to approach the Ajax match in excellent form. Even a minor setback during this period would not be critical, since three more manageable matches follow, culminating in the highly anticipated clash with Feyenoord. Overall, the club has been lucky with the schedule, avoiding a string of difficult matches early on.

Squad Changes

PSV players often attract interest from stronger European leagues, resulting in transfer departures. This offseason, the club saw Malik Tillman, Johan Bakayoko, and Noa Lang leave. While these are notable losses, they are not critical, as the squad’s core remains intact and reinforcements have been made. For instance, Ruben Van Bommel was signed from AZ for €15.8 million, effectively replacing a major loss. Other transfers are less high-profile, as the players involved had limited impact in top leagues.

Expectations for the Season

With no major departures, PSV remains one of the top clubs in the Netherlands and is expected to fight for the championship. At a minimum, a top-three finish is almost certain. European competitions present a more complicated challenge. With a favorable draw, PSV could qualify for the knockout stages. If the new signings perform well, the team could even become a surprise contender, potentially eliminating a top European club.

Last season, PSV also made a strong impression in the Champions League. In the group stage, the team finished 14th overall but advanced to the playoff round. Over eight matches, PSV recorded four wins, two draws, and two losses. The club famously eliminated Juventus, but in the Round of 16, they faced a harsh defeat against Arsenal: a humiliating 1–7 loss in Eindhoven followed by a 2–2 draw in London.

19.08.2025, 15:25