Taking a gander at the squads, we can see the men between the sticks have been keeping the goals at bay. Mattijs Branderhorst, Fortuna Sittard's unyielding wall, has a 7.27 rating with 9 saves. Meanwhile, PSV Eindhoven's Walter Benítez has a 6.73 rating with 8 saves. You wouldn't want to face either of these gents on a penalty kick, that's for sure.
Now, let's pull back the curtain and take a look at the top players - the ones pulling the strings out there. For Fortuna Sittard, Rodrigo Guth has been impressive with his accuracy and scoring ability. Then we can't ignore Jasper Dahlhaus and Syb van Ottele who are passing the ball like it's on a string.
On the other hand, PSV Eindhoven has talent bursting at the seams. Ismael Saibari and Ivan Perišić have made the net bulge on several occasions. Olivier Boscagli and Malik Tillman with their relentless shots have been giving opposition goalkeepers panic attacks.
Looking back at past face-offs between these two teams, the ledger leans towards PSV Eindhoven for the most part. The recent results don't paint a rosy picture for Fortuna Sittard either. Their recent performances have been as inconsistent as an artist with a terrible case of writer's block.
PSV Eindhoven, on the other hand, has been scooping wins like a kid in a candy store, blissfully munching away towards the Eredivisie crown.
After some rumination, and a dash of whimsy, my prediction teeters towards the team from Eindhoven. Considering their form, their players, and their sparkling silverware desires, it certainly adds color to their chances.
Albert’s Prediction: PSV Eindhoven by 3