PSV Eindhoven vs AS Monaco Betting Tips

PSV Eindhoven are playing against AS Monaco in the Europa League match on the 22nd of October in the Philips Stadium, Eindhoven at 00:30 IST.Both teams are in the same bracket as far as the points table is considered, after this game however we will have a distinct number one.

PSV Eindhoven Form and Team News

After the first two games, Eindhoven have won a game while drawn another game. PSV Eindhoven have been one of the two best teams in the last few seasons in Eredivisie, but they haven’t been able to win any European silverware however. This season at least they can make some changes up front and try replicating their league form in the European circuit. They are part of Group B which also consists of the likes of Real Sociedad, Monaco and Sturm. By the look of it, we can say this group is comparatively easier than some of the other groups. The recent record of the PSV Eindhoven has been great winning as many as six games in the last ten matches. They are facing AS Monaco in the third game of their Europa campaign on Friday.

Roger Schmidt has been instrumental in handling the PSV side to newer heights considering where they were a few seasons before that. Schmidt after taking over has shown consistency in terms of the results achieved. Carlos Vinicius, Eran Zahavi, Noni Madueke, Max Romero and Vertessen combine to form the forward line. German mainstay Gotze, Gakpo, Bruma and Ibrahim Sangare will be in the middle of the park while Philip Max, Ramalho, Teze and co. constitute the defense line. Swiss Mvogo will guard the goal.  

AS Monaco Form and Team News

Monaco got off to a good start in the Europa League, winning their opening match against Sturm. The last game ended in a tie. AS Monaco has been one of the two best teams in Ligue 1 over the last several seasons, but they have yet to win any European silverware. At the very least, they may make some changes up front this season and try to replicate their league form on the European stage. They are a member of Group B, which also includes Real Sociedad, Eindhoven, and Sturm. By the looks of it, this group appears to be less difficult than some of the others. AS Monaco’s recent form has been poor, with the club winning only five of their last ten matches. They are facing PSV Eindhoven in the third game of their Europa campaign on Friday.

Nico Kovac has been instrumental in handling the Monaco side to newer heights considering where they were a few seasons before that. Kovac after taking over has shown consistency in terms of the results achieved. Ben Yedder, Krepin Diatta, Myron Boadu, Kevin Volland and co. combine to form the forward line. Spain veteran Cesc Fabregas, Golovin, Tchouameni and Gelson Martins will be in the middle of the park while Badiashile, Maripan, Pavlovic and Sidibe constitute the defense line. German Alexander Nubel will guard the goal.  

Odds by Casumo

PSV Eindhoven are favorites to win according to the Casumo Sportsbook. They are placed at 2.23 odds while AS Monaco is placed at 2.95. The odds for a draw is 3.40.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

This rivalry has been an even contest with two wins for both teams respectively. Even when we compare the recent record, the PSV Eindhoven have their noses in front. AS Monaco on the other hand with their experienced coach could become a force but for the time being they are still under-performing to an extent. So here, we can say Schmidt’s men have the edge and could go on to win as well. 

Tip 1: Total Goals over 2.5

In the last ten games that PSV Eindhoven have played across competitions, nine matches have had the total goals over 2.5. At home, PSV Eindhoven in the last five matches have had all five matches where the total goal count to be over 2.5. AS Monaco on the other hand has had four out of the last six matches when the total goals were over 2.5. Playing away, AS Monacohave had four of their last six matches also where the scoreline read more than 2.5 goals.While playing head-to-head also, Monaco and Eindhoven have had one of the last two where the above was satisfied. So, it’s more likely that the match between PSV Eindhoven and AS Monaco will have more than 2.5 goals in total. According to the Casumo Sportsbook, the odds for the total goals to be over 2.5 is 1.83.

Tip 2: Both teams to score

Five of the last six matches played by PSV Eindhoven across tournaments have had both teams to score. At home, three of the last four gamesPSV Eindhoven were part of also had both teams to score. Four of the last six matches that AS Monaco have been part across competitions have had the above condition being satisfied. Playing away,five of the last six games have also AS Monaco being involved in any both-team scoring scenarios. PSV in this tournament have had both their last two games where the game ended with both teams scoring. So it’s most likely both teams might end up scoring. The odds for Both Teams to score according to the Casumo Sportsbook is 1.66.

Conclusion

PSV Eindhoven are in great form coming into this match while the same can be said about the French side as well with their recent record.This rivalry has seen an even battle as said above and a win here could help in bettering their respective head-to-head record. Summarizing on a couple of tips from above:

1. Total Goals over 2.5 @ 1.83.
2. Both teams to score @ 1.66.
   

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