PSV Eindhoven vs Real Sociedad Betting Tips

PSV Eindhoven are playing against Real Sociedad in the Europa League match on the 17th of September in the Philips Stadium, Eindhoven at 00:30 IST. The side from Netherlands will hold the aces in this match owing to their experience playing on big stages quite often than not.

PSV Eindhoven Form and Team News

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 eight games in the last ten matches. They are facing Real Sociedad in the first 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.  

Real Sociedad Form and Team News

Real Sociedad are coming into the Europa League on the back of a sedate start to their league games. They are presently placed in the fourth position after four games. They have won three games while losing one game as well. Real Sociedad in the last ten games have won a terrific seven times while losing three games. Real Sociedad would need to put their best foot forward in this season and try to win as many games as possible. For that however they will need to replicate what they have been doing right over the past few seasons and hope for the best. 

Imanol Alguacil Barrenetxea, the Spain national has been at the helm for over three seasons games now and he has been doing a decent enough job to keep the Sociedad team afloat. But Imanol cannot afford to be complacent and should be able to garner results as well considering the experience he has in Spanish football. Swedish sensation Alexander Isak has been in top form in the last season and he is likely to continue contributing while the likes of veteran David Silva too will be vying for his chance to win a silverware after this stint with Man City earlier.

Odds by Casumo

PSV Eindhoven are favourites to win according to the Casumo Sportsbook. They are placed at 2.32 odds while Real Sociedad is placed at 2.95. The odds for a draw is 3.45.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

This is the first time both teams are meeting in a head to head clash. Even when we compare the recent record, the PSV Eindhoven have their noses in front. Real Sociedad 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 five games that PSV Eindhoven have played across competitions, four matches have had the total goals over 2.5. At home, PSV Eindhoven in the last five matches have had four matches where the total goal count to be over 2.5. Real Sociedad on the other hand has had three out of the last six matches when the total goals were over 2.5. Playing away, Real Sociedad have had one of their last two matches also where the scoreline read more than 2.5 goals. In this tournament also, Sociedad have had one of the last two where the above was satisfied. So, it’s more likely that the match between PSV Eindhoven and Real Sociedad 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 1.68.

Tip 2: Both teams to score

Three of the last five matches played by PSV Eindhoven across tournaments have had both teams to score. At home, three of the last five games PSV Eindhoven were part of also had both teams to score. Three of the last six matches that Real Sociedad have been part across competitions have had the above condition being satisfied. Playing away, one of the last two games have also Real Sociedad 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 1.54.

Conclusion

PSV Eindhoven are in great form coming into this match while the same can be said about the Spanish side as well with their recent record. This is the first time the two sides are meeting, let’s wait and watch as to what pans out. Summarizing on a couple of tips from above:

1. Total Goals over 2.5 @ 1.68.
2. Both teams to score@ 1.54.
   

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