Eredivisie | 2026-09-13 18:00
Philips Stadion, Eindhoven
📊 Match Insights
PSV Eindhoven has the opportunity to ascend to the top of the Eredivisie standings with a victory against Sparta Rotterdam at Phillips Stadion on Sunday.
This matchday six encounter follows AZ Alkmaar's recent draw with Willem II on Friday, presenting PSV with a chance to take the lead if they can secure a win against a team they have historically outperformed.
After their significant win over Ajax, PSV is eager to continue their league campaign and overtake AZ, even if only on goal difference.
Their recent 3-1 triumph at Johan Cruyff Arena was overshadowed by a severe challenge from Ruben van Bommel on Aaron Bouwman, resulting in the young defender being hospitalized. However, the highlight was breaking a five-match winless streak against their rivals.
Although their winning run in all competitions was halted by Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday, Peter Bosz's team aims to resume their winning ways in the league against Sparta.
This expectation is justified, as PSV has won their last four league matches, scoring three or more goals in three of those games, despite allowing goals in each victory.
Fans at Philips Stadion will anticipate another offensive display against a team they have beaten in their last eight encounters.
Sparta last managed to avoid defeat against PSV in January 2023, when they held them to a goalless draw, which ended a five-match losing streak at that time. Since then, however, the Castle Lords have faced defeat in eight consecutive meetings, with seven of those losses occurring in the Eredivisie.
📈 League Table (Position)
| # | Team | Pts | P | W-D-L | GD | FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AZ Alkmaar
|
16 | 6 | 5-1-0 | 11 | D W W W W |
| 2 |
PSV Eindhoven
|
13 | 5 | 4-1-0 | 12 | W W W W D |
| 3 |
Twente
|
13 | 6 | 4-1-1 | 7 | W W D W W |
| 4 |
Feyenoord
|
11 | 5 | 3-2-0 | 6 | W D W D W |
| 5 |
Excelsior
|
10 | 5 | 3-1-1 | 7 | D W W L W |
| 6 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
10 | 5 | 3-1-1 | 2 | W W L W D |
| 7 |
GO Ahead Eagles
|
9 | 6 | 2-3-1 | 2 | D D L W D |
| 8 |
Groningen
|
8 | 6 | 2-2-2 | -1 | D D L L W |
| 9 |
Ajax
|
7 | 4 | 2-1-1 | 4 | L W D W |
| 10 |
NEC Nijmegen
|
7 | 5 | 2-1-2 | 2 | D L W W L |
| 11 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
5 | 5 | 1-2-2 | 0 | D L D W L |
| 12 |
Heerenveen
|
5 | 5 | 1-2-2 | -2 | L D L D W |
| 13 |
PEC Zwolle
|
4 | 5 | 1-1-3 | -4 | D L W L L |
| 14 |
Telstar
|
4 | 5 | 1-1-3 | -6 | L D L L W |
| 15 |
Utrecht
|
2 | 5 | 0-2-3 | -9 | D L D L L |
| 16 |
Willem II
|
2 | 5 | 0-2-3 | -9 | D L D L L |
| 17 |
Cambuur
|
1 | 5 | 0-1-4 | -12 | D L L L L |
| 18 |
ADO Den Haag
|
1 | 6 | 0-1-5 | -10 | L L D L L |
Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
Promotion - Europa League (Qualification)
Promotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs)
Eredivisie (Relegation)
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
PSV Eindhoven
D
W
W
W
W
Sparta Rotterdam
D
L
D
W
L
🏥 Injuries & absences
PSV Eindhoven
M. Bro Hansen
- Injury
S. Lammers
- Lacking Match Fitness
S. Ouaissa
- Muscle Injury
A. Plea
- Injury
J. Schouten
- Knee Injury
K. Sildillia
- Injury
Sparta Rotterdam
R. van Cruijsen
- Injury
