PSV Eindhoven vs Sparta Roterdam Prediction 09.08.2025 | Eredivisie

Last season saw PSV Eindhoven clinch their 26th Eredivisie title, although their triumph was arguably paved by Ajax’s astonishing meltdown in the final rounds, where they inexplicably let slip a commanding nine-point cushion after matchday 29.

Rood-Witten cruised through their pre-season preparations without a hitch, sweeping aside all challengers such as Royale Union SG, Elversberg, Athletic Bilbao, and local rivals Eindhoven FC, racking up a convincing 9-4 aggregate score in the process.

PSV didn’t stop their momentum, carrying their strong form into the new season’s first official match as they staged a late second-half comeback against the reigning KNVB Beker champions Go Ahead Eagles to clinch the Johan Cruyff Shield for a record 15th time.

Riding a wave of 12 impressive wins across all competitions, PSV now face the challenge of proving their strength in the new Eredivisie season after losing key players like Malik Tillman, Johan Bakayoko, and Noa Lang over the summer.

After achieving top-eight finishes in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, Sparta Rotterdam missed out on European qualification for the third year running, a direct consequence of their disappointing finish that saw them collect only four points in their last four games.

Although De Kasteelheren were not tested by high-calibre opposition in pre-season, they capitalised on a favourable fixture list to build confidence, recording five victories from seven outings, capped off by a routine two-goal win against OFI Crete in their final dress rehearsal ahead of the Eredivisie kick-off.

Facing a formidable PSV side, the visitors’ hopes of snatching a result may seem slim, but the Rotterdam club won’t travel to the Philips Stadion without belief—especially given their commendable Eredivisie form on the road, going unbeaten in five straight away games, a run that includes a well-earned 1-1 draw at Ajax.

After selling Nick Olij to PSV for €3 million, Sparta Rotterdam moved quickly to sign two new goalkeepers—Filip Bednarek from Lech Poznan and Joel Drommel from PSV—who will now compete for the number one spot.

The experienced Bruno Martins Indi, brought in during the summer, should offer defensive assurance for De Kasteelheren and is tipped to be part of the starting XI for the season opener on Saturday.