PSV Eindhoven are set to play Villarreal at the Philips Stadion on Saturday for a friendly game.
PSV Eindhoven come into this game on the back of a 4-0 loss to Uli Forte's Arminia Bielefeld in their most recent friendly fixture. Goals from experienced attacker Fabian Klos, forward Janni-Luca Serra and winger Noel Niemann and an own goal from Dutch centre-back Derrick Luckassen secured the win for Arminia Bielefeld.
Villarreal, on the other hand, beat Xavi's Barcelona 2-0 in their most recent official fixture. Goals from left-back Alfonso Pedraza and midfielder Moi Gomez sealed the deal for Unai Emery's Villarreal.
PSV Eindhoven vs Villarreal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
PSV Eindhoven vs Villarreal Prediction
PSV Eindhoven finished 2nd in the league last season, just two points behind Ajax. With Roger Schmidt having left the club to manage Benfica, PSV Eindhoven have appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy as the manager. Midfielder Mario Gotze has left the club as well, with the Germany international joining Eintract Frankfurt.
PSV Eindhoven have moved quickly to strengthen their squad. Argentine goalkeeper Walter Benitez, experienced striker Luuk de Jong, midfielder Guus Til and young defender Ki-Jana Hoever have all joined the club this summer. PSV Eindhoven will be eyeing the Eredivisie title this season, with Ajax undergoing a period of transition.
Villarreal, on the other hand, finished 7th last season in La Liga. They were an inconsistent unit last season domestically, but it cannot be argued that manager Unai Emery has not been backed in the transfer market.
So far, veteran winger Jose Luis Morales has joined the club, but Villarreal have been linked with players like Giovani Lo Celso and Umar Sadiq. Manager Unai Emery will be keen to ensure a better result domestically this season.
A close game is on the cards, but Villarreal should emerge victorious.
Prediction: PSV Eindhoven 0-1 Villarreal
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PSV Eindhoven vs Villarreal Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result- Villarreal
Tip 2: game to have over / under 2.5 goals- under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Villarreal to keep a clean sheet- Yes