PSV vs SC Telstar

1. Core Players & Star Quality

PSV Eindhoven 

• Strong spine: Benítez (GK, 3016 mins), Flamingo (2942 mins), McTominay (12G, 4A), Luuk de Jong (14G, 8A), Saibari (11G, 11A), Noa Lang (11G, 10A), Tillman (12G, 2A), Perisic (9G, 8A). 

• High attacking distribution: multiple double-digit contributions spread across midfield and forward lines. 

• Ismael Saibari & Ivan Perisic bring balance between creativity and direct output. 

• Key consistency: many core players with 2,500+ minutes, reflecting stability. 

SC Telstar 

• New season built around arrivals: Zonneveld (CF, 21), Dylan Mertens (AM, 30), Ritmeester van de Kamp (CM, 21), Brouwer (LW, 24). 

• Departures of Youssef El Kachati & Reda Kharchouch strip away proven forward options. 

• Will rely on Zonneveld for goal-scoring + Mertens for experience. 

2. Departures Impact

PSV Eindhoven 

• Lost Boscagli, Luuk de Jong, Tillman, Noa Lang, Ledezma, Bakayoko → significant turnover in both defense and attack. 

• Especially Boscagli (30 apps, 2573 mins) and de Jong (14G, 8A) → core losses in defense and finishing. 

• Despite departures, depth remains elite. 

SC Telstar 

• Departures: El Kachati, Kharchouch (both CFs), Douiri (LW), Kaandorp (RW) → entire forward line dismantled. 

• Leadership gone with Apau (35, CB) & Overtoom (34, CM) leaving. 

• Massive hole in attack: over 20+ goals contribution gone. 

3. New Player Integration

PSV Eindhoven 

• Reinforcements: Ruben van Bommel (wing, 3G early impact), Plea (CF, experienced but currently injured), Kiliann Sildillia (RB), Karsdorp (RB, 2A in 678 mins), Lozano (4G, 2A in 284 mins), Couhaib Driouech (2G, 1A in short cameos). 

• Midfield bolstered by Philip Billing (1G) and Kevin De Bruyne (1707 mins, elite creator). 

• Strong integration of proven internationals ensures little drop-off despite exits. 

SC Telstar 

• New spine: Zonneveld (CF), Mertens (AM), Brouwer (LW), Ritmeester (CM), Nigel Ogidi Nwankwo (LB), Malone (36, CB). 

• Recruitment focused on replacing lost forwards and adding defensive solidity. 

• However, lack of proven top-flight output → will take time to adapt. 

4. Assists & Goals Output

PSV Eindhoven 

• Attack is explosive: Saibari (11G, 11A), Lang (11G, 10A), Tillman (12G, 2A), Perisic (9G, 8A), Luuk de Jong (14G, 8A). 

• Multiple players in double digits for either goals or assists. 

• Even bench players like Lozano (4G, 2A in 284 mins) provide threat. 

SC Telstar 

• Attack fully rebuilt. 

• Reliance on Zonneveld & Brouwer for scoring; Mertens as creator. 

• Unknown Eredivisie-level productivity → major concern compared to PSV’s firepower. 

5. Substitutes’ Experience & Depth

PSV Eindhoven 

• Bench stacked: Lozano, Pepi (11G as sub, 683 mins), Driouech (2G, 1A), Obispo (CB depth), Karsdorp, Malacia, Sergiño Dest. 

• High-impact subs across all lines → immediate threats when rotated. 

• One of the deepest squads in Eredivisie/Europe. 

SC Telstar 

• Subs primarily developmental: younger defenders (Ogidi brothers, Willemsen) and backup keeper Reiziger. 

• Attacking depth minimal; Stokkers-like experienced profiles absent compared to Eredivisie-level clubs. 

6. Forecast & Expected Dynamics

1. PSV Advantage: Incredible attacking distribution, bench depth, and elite creativity (De Bruyne, Saibari, Lang, Tillman). 

1. Telstar Challenge: Rebuilt squad with unproven forwards and limited creativity after losing entire frontline. 

1. Likely Flow: PSV dominate possession (70%+), Telstar to defend deep with counter opportunities rare. 

7. Predicted Strength Balance

• PSV Eindhoven: ★★★★★ (Elite) — world-class attack, depth, and rotation options even with key injuries. 

• SC Telstar: ★☆☆☆☆ (Weak) — heavy rebuild, little proven attacking threat, vulnerable defensively. 

Projected Result: PSV to win comfortably (likely 3–0 or higher), with multiple scorers across midfield and attack.