1. Main Players Comparison
PSV Eindhoven
- Departures: Boscagli (1G, 6A), Luuk de Jong (14G, 8A), Tillman (12G, 2A), Noa Lang (11G, 10A), Saibari (11G, 11A), Bakayoko (9G, 1A), Richard Ledezma.
- Remaining Core: Guus Til (10G, 11A), Veerman (1G, 8A), Perisic (9G, 8A).
- Attack: Ivan Perisic (veteran), Guus Til still influential.
- Impact: Lost multiple double-digit scorers; squad balance weakened despite experience.
FC Groningen
- Departures: Valente (2G, 7A), Bacuna (4G, 3A), Blokzijl, Resink (5G, 2A), Postema (2G), Oosting (1G).
- Remaining Core: Etienne Vaessen (GK), Marco Rente (2G, 1A), van Bergen (5G, 1A), Schreuders (5G, 1A).
- Attack: Balanced but low scoring; team spreads contributions.
- Impact: Lower star power than PSV but more continuity.
2. New Players Comparison
PSV Eindhoven
- Ruben van Bommel (3G, 0A – sharp winger).
- Alassane Pléa (experienced striker, untested in Eredivisie).
- Kiliann Sildillia (defensive reinforcement).
- Dennis Man (4G, 4A creative option).
- Total impact: ~7G, 8A incoming.
FC Groningen
- Oskar Zawada (9G, 0A – major forward presence).
- Tyrique Mercera (RB – potential starter).
- Kristian Strømland Lien (depth forward).
- Younes Taha (RW prospect).
- Total impact: ~9G from Zawada, rest untested.
3. Substitutes Comparison
PSV Eindhoven
- Ricardo Pepi: 11G, 2A.
- Lozano: 4G, 2A.
- Couhaib Driouech: 2G, 1A.
- Armando Obispo: defensive depth.
- Total bench: ~17G, 5A (high offensive impact).
FC Groningen
- Romano Postema (2G).
- Dave Kwakman (2G).
- Brynjólfur Willumsson (4G, 1A).
- Mats Seuntjens (2G, 2A).
- Total bench: ~10G, 5A.
4. Consolidated Quality Scorecard
Category | PSV Eindhoven | FC Groningen |
Main Players | ⭐⭐⭐ (lost key stars) | ⭐⭐ (fewer stars, more continuity) |
New Players | ⭐⭐⭐ (Pléa, Dennis Man) | ⭐⭐ (Zawada main upgrade) |
Substitutes | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Pepi + Lozano = elite bench) | ⭐⭐ (limited firepower) |
Attack | ⭐⭐⭐ (Til, Perisic but gaps) | ⭐⭐ (Zawada only proven scorer) |
Defense/GK | ⭐⭐⭐ (Benítez solid) | ⭐⭐ (Vaessen reliable, defense shaky) |
Overall Depth | Strong | Moderate |
Key Weakness | Lost too many key attackers | Reliance on Zawada |
5. Predicted Outcome
Tactical Outlook:
- PSV: More firepower from bench, but heavy reliance on Til & Perisic to carry creative load.
- Groningen: Compact, organized, but lack of proven top scorers beyond Zawada.
Expected Scoreline:
- PSV Eindhoven 2 – 0 FC Groningen (PSV’s substitute strength decisive).
