SBV Excelsior, who haven't triumphed over PSV Eindhoven since May 1985, are set to host the reigning Eredivisie champions at Stadion Woudestein, hoping to break a 41-year winless streak. This goal seems achievable, given PSV's current defensive issues and Excelsior's strong form leading up to Saturday's match in the second week of the Eredivisie. Although Excelsior finished the last season just six points clear of the relegation playoff zone, coach Ruben den Uil's squad appears determined to avoid a battle against relegation in the 2026-27 season. Their campaign began with a commanding 4-0 victory against promoted Cambuur, extending their unbeaten streak to 11 matches across all competitions, with seven of those being wins. The team's resurgence started when they faced relegation threats in the previous season, and they have continued to thrive since then, accumulating 11 points from the last 15 available at the end of that campaign. Heading into this weekend, Excelsior is on a six-match unbeaten run in the Eredivisie, with four victories during this stretch. However, they must overcome a long-standing historical disadvantage to maintain their impressive form. Excelsior's last win against PSV was a 2-0 home victory in May 1985, and they currently find themselves on a 14-match losing streak against the Eindhoven side. Despite this, there is a belief that PSV, managed by Peter Bosz, is vulnerable, especially after showing defensive frailties in pre-season, where they conceded two or more goals in three out of five matches, managing just one clean sheet. Their defensive struggles have persisted in competitive fixtures, as evidenced by their 4-0 defeat to AZ Alkmaar in the Johan Cruyff Shield, which was compounded by an early red card for Joey Veerman, leaving them at a disadvantage.