PSV Eindhoven-Rangers is a match valid for the return leg of the Champions League qualifying playoffs and is played Wednesday at 9 p.m.: predictions.
The déjà-vu of Psv Eindhoven and Rangers, who exactly one year apart found themselves dueling in the play-off for a place in the Champions League group stage. Just as 365 days ago, the return match is being played in the Netherlands, after the first leg match, in Scotland, ended in a 2-2 draw.
But what happened in 2022? It was the Scots who prevailed at the time, surprisingly managing to conquer the Philips Stadion, throwing Dutch fans and players, who were convinced they could use the home factor to their advantage, into despair. It was a goal by Colak, now at Parma in Serie B, that condemned Psv to relegation to the Europa League. A week ago we witnessed a very balanced match, with Peter Bosz’s men able to retake the Glasgow club twice, first with Sangaré and later with de Jong. Everyone in Eindhoven dreams of a rematch, which would erase the memory of that tremendous disappointment. The numbers seem to be on the side of Psv, which has not lost in as many as 23 official matches and has never lost in its stadium during the calendar year. The Dutch were not busy over the weekend in the Eredivisie. In fact, the match with the Go Ahead Eagles was postponed to allow the Dutch Super Cup winners to prepare for the crucial challenge against the team coached by Michael Beale.
PSV ponders revenge
Rangers, for their part, had their “dress rehearsal” last Saturday by facing Ross County in the Premiership, bringing home their second win (0-2) in the league.
Rangers’ Sima
So far six goals scored and only one conceded for the Gers, who for now remain one step below arch-rivals Celtic, who are first in the standings on 7 points. Beale seems inclined to confirm the same lineup that took the field last week, with Sima and former Cremonese player Dessers in attack. In Psv, on the other hand, Obispo and Boscagli can’t make it.
The Prediction
Psv was superior to Rangers even a year ago but incomprehensibly failed to score in the decisive match, despite numerous chances created. This time things should be different, also in light of the excellent moment the Dutch are going through. Bosz’s team will likely avoid defeat in a match of at least three goals total.
The likely lineups for PSV Eindhoven-Rangers
- PSV EINDHOVEN (4-2-3-1): Benitez; Teze, Ramalho, Schouten, Dest; Veerman, Sangaré; Bakayoko, Saibari, Lang; de Jong.
- RANGERS (4-3-1-2): Butland; Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Barisic; Raskin, Jack, Cifuentes; Cantwell; Sima, Dessers.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
