Ahhh, the Eredivisie - it's like a lazy Susan of football, round and round we go. Now we have FC Twente hoping to take down the PSV Eindhoven powerhouse. Let's break it down, shall we?
Between the poles, PSV have Walter Benítez, sporting a respectable 6.70 rating with 5 saves to his name. FC Twente, on the other hand, will be trusting in good ol' Lars Unnerstall - a bit of an underdog with a 6.23 rating and 3 saves. Life may be easier for a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest than for Unnerstall.
As for players, there's quite a difference in talent. PSV's packed as tight as a can of sardines, headlined by Ismael Saibari, Malik Tillman, and Johan Bakayoko. These chaps have been kicking goals left, right and center with ratings all above 7.6. FC Twente's got Michel Vlap and Michal Sadílek but their team sheet still resembles grandma's curtains - a little thin and not much to look at.
Historical match-ups are giving Twente's chances the ol' heave-ho, with PSV Eindhoven claiming victory in each of their last 4 encounters. Oh boy! It's like trying to squeeze Heinz out of a ketchup packet for FC Twente.
When we take a peep at past records, my, oh my! PSV's got a solid 20-4-5, while FC Twente's record reads like one of my old school reports - full of potential but just not there at 13-9-7. Let's not forget about recent results - PSV has been on a hot streak, burning through their competition like a sack race in a forest fire. FC Twente, well, they've been hanging in there with a few draws and losses scattered about.
All things considered, it's safe to say PSV Eindhoven seems to have its ducks in a row. FC Twente better buckle up - it's going to be like riding a bike downhill...without any brakes.
Albert’s Prediction: PSV Eindhoven by 3