• Competition: KNVB beker &— Secound Round
• Date: Thursday, 21st, December 2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CET
• Venue: Philips Stadion (Eindhoven)

PSV Eindhoven, the back-to-back KNVB Becker winners and current Eredivisie leaders, begin their cup campaign with a home game against Twente at Phillips Stadion.

The unmatched PSV, who have secured victory in every league match since the start of the domestic season, are determined to extend their dominance in Thursday’s clash as they start their national cup defense. They have won the last two editions of the KNVB Beker, both times defeating their fiercest rivals Ajax under the leadership of two different tacticians. The present manager, Peter Bosz, is looking to uphold the legacy of his forerunners, Roger Schmidt and Ruud van Nistelrooy, by leading his team to a third successive title in this tournament for the second time in the club’s history.

The Eindhoven titans courageously enter the fight for a place among the KNVB Beker’s top 16 teams, taking on Twente, a team whose progression from season to season continues unabated. Despite a staggering 39 attempts, Twente had to be content with a lone point in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Sparta Rotterdam over the weekend, which positioned them four points behind the second-placed Feyenoord. The misfortune of AZ against PSV Eindhoven has proven to be a hidden advantage, enabling Joseph Oosting’s squad to hold on to the vital third position that ensures Champions League qualification. With their focus now shifted to the midweek clash, the quintuple KNVB Cup winners are keen to make an impact.

!!! Match PSV and Twente postponed due to destroyed pitch after rain

Already crowned Dutch Super Cup champions and displaying unrivaled dominance in the Eredivisie, PSV has also secured a place in the Champions League knockout stage. The team is now looking to extend their incredible season into the KNVB Cup, and we fully support them as they aim to prove their worth once again this Thursday. Over the weekend, the team, also known as the Farmers, demonstrated their skill, taking only 16 minutes to determine the winner at the challenging AFAS Stadion. They then added another goal, resulting in a crushing 4-0 defeat of AZ Alkmaar. Peter Bosz’s team continued their unbeaten run in the Eredivisie, achieving an impressive 16th win in all league games. They are just one victory away from matching and two from breaking their own record from the 1987-88 season.

Intriguingly, one of PSV’s most triumphant moments came just a month ago, when they decimated Twente at De Grolsch Veste. The same performance level is expected in their upcoming match. The Phillips Stadium has become a nightmare for the Tukkers, who have only managed to avoid defeat twice in their last 10 visits, conceding a whopping 27 goals. Despite managing to stay unbeaten in their last five official away games (W2, D3), it would take a miracle for Joseph Oosting’s team to maintain their streak against PSV’s potent goal-scoring prowess. Ultimately, we expect the Eindhoven giant to dominate Twente and commence their KNVB Cup defense with a bang.