Eindhoven, Netherlands – Na Saturday wey don land, PSV Eindhoven go open their new Eredivisie season with serious jolly as dem dey prepare to face Sparta Rotterdam for Philips Stadion by 20:00. As e be, PSV wan start di season beta, especially since last season dem finish strong and dem get home advantage (na dem fans wey go dey shout from the stands wey go make noise ehn!).
Last two seasons, PSV no fit lose gidigba against Sparta. Dem don face each other 58 times, and na PSV wey don chop plenty wins for dis matchup – 43 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses. Correction: We don see 137 goals from PSV side against just 49 from Sparta. Na serious imbalance be that o!
Last time dem play, PSV carry dia big spoon chop Sparta 4-2 with contributions from stars like Jerdy Schouten and Johan Bakayoko. Just recently, PSV mess dem side again with 3-1 win last October. So, e fit clear say dem no wan use dem eyes catch cold this time.
But no be say Sparta no get game for dem head. Dem hold 12th position last season, and no go fit make am easy for PSV. Sparta don change small for dem squad as dem bid farewell to important players like Mike Eerdhuijzen wey don join FC Utrecht. Na serious reshuffle dey ground, but new coach Maurice Steijn don bring in some experienced heads like Jens Toornstra and Bruno Martins Indi to stabilize di side.
Talking about experience, we need to mention goalkeeper Joël Drommel wey just join Sparta on loan from PSV. Na him go face di heat from PSV attack, and if he fit stand gidi gidi, we go see wetin go happen.
PSV dey carry current form wey dem don display throughout di pre-season – dem don secure four wins from five matches. E don dey clear say Peter Bosz, di coach, don align everybody for high pressing and quick passing. But na di chemistry of di new players dey land question marks for some people o.
Sparta own form no too shine as dem dey juggle with twisted results. Dem don win three, draw one, and lose one for dia last five matches. E no be small wahala especially as dem world chop 9 goals while dem score just 5. If dem want compete against top teams like PSV, dem need to tighten up dia defense sharp sharp.
No be like small match dem go play as we dey expect big action when match day finally land. PSV’s home crowd go surely spice things up, and people no dey expect any dull moment. Di traditional house of PSV, di Philips Stadion, dey ready to collect vibes and action!
In sum, all fingers dey point to PSV winning dis match. If dem no carry dem head go cloud, we go see how a clean sheet from Sparta go fit challenge dem hungry attackers. Make we gather with our friends, grab our palm wine, and enjoy di thrilling ride as Eredivisie season begin.