PSV Eindhoven Host Feyenoord In Eredivisie Title Showdown

The Philips Stadion in Eindhoven is set to host the most anticipated clash of the 2025/26 Eredivisie season as PSV Eindhoven welcome Feyenoord for a Matchday 21 showdown on Sunday, February 1, 2026. With the league’s top two sides separated by a daunting 14-point gap at the summit, this fixture isn’t just another chapter in Dutch football’s storied rivalry—it’s a potential turning point in the title race.

PSV, under the guidance of Peter Bosz, have been nothing short of relentless in their domestic campaign. After 20 matches, they sit comfortably atop the Eredivisie with 53 points, boasting 17 wins and two draws. Their lead over Feyenoord, who are second with 39 points, feels almost insurmountable at this stage. Yet, in football, nothing is ever truly decided until the final whistle.

For Feyenoord, managed by club legend Robin van Persie, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A win in Eindhoven is absolutely essential if they wish to keep even the faintest hope of a title challenge alive. Anything less, and the championship could start to slip beyond their grasp. The Rotterdam club have endured a turbulent end to 2025, allowing Ajax and NEC Nijmegen to close the gap behind them, but a recent 4-2 victory over Heracles has injected some much-needed confidence into the squad.

Both teams are looking to bounce back from European disappointment. PSV’s midweek 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League marked the end of their continental journey, as they finished their group in 28th place with eight points, just missing out on playoff qualification. Feyenoord, meanwhile, saw their Europa League campaign come to a close after a 2-1 loss to Real Betis in Spain, capping a run that included six defeats in eight group matches.

Despite their recent European exits, both sides are expected to bring attacking firepower to the Philips Stadion. PSV have been the Eredivisie’s most prolific team this season, netting an astonishing 61 goals in just 20 games and averaging 3.3 goals per home match. Feyenoord aren’t far behind, scoring 2.4 goals per game on the road, with Japanese striker Ayase Ueda leading the league’s scoring charts with 18 goals in 19 appearances. Ueda’s clinical form will be crucial if Feyenoord are to break their Eindhoven hoodoo.

History, however, is firmly on PSV’s side. The Boeren have won their last four head-to-head encounters with Feyenoord, scoring 11 goals and keeping two clean sheets in the process. Feyenoord haven’t claimed victory in Eindhoven since 2021, and their recent away form gives little cause for optimism—Robin van Persie’s men are winless in their last four Eredivisie road trips, with three losses and a draw.

Yet, as any football fan knows, derbies have a tendency to defy the odds. PSV may be winless in their last three outings across all competitions, but they remain unbeaten in their last seven home league games, collecting five wins and two draws since September. Bosz’s men are eager to put their European disappointment behind them and focus on clinching a third consecutive league title.

The predicted lineups suggest both managers are sticking with their tried-and-tested formulas. For PSV, the likely starting XI includes Kovář in goal, with defenders Junior, Gasirowski, Schouten, and Dest. The midfield trio of Veerman, Fernandez, and Wanner will look to control the tempo, while Perišić, Drioegh, and Til are expected to lead the attacking charge. Feyenoord are set to line up with Wellenreuther between the posts, a back four of Deijl, Plug, Ahmedhodžić, and Bos, and a midfield marshaled by Targallin, Hwang, and Valiente. Up front, Moussa, Sauer, and the ever-dangerous Ueda will be tasked with breaching the PSV defense.

One player to watch is PSV’s Ismael Saibari, who netted a hat-trick in the last meeting between the sides and has been directly involved in 16 goals in his last 18 outings. Saibari also found the net in PSV’s recent defeat to Bayern, and his partnership with Guus Til could prove decisive once again.

Bookmakers have installed PSV as clear favorites, giving them a 57.1% chance of victory compared to Feyenoord’s 25.6%, with a draw rated at 23.8%. The expectation is for a high-scoring affair—five of the last six meetings between these sides have produced over 2.5 goals, and both teams are known for their attacking intent. The most common prediction among pundits is a 2-1 win for PSV, but with so much on the line, anything can happen.

For fans in the United States, the match will be broadcast live on ESPN+ with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 AM Eastern Time (5:30 AM Pacific). The streaming service, available on a wide range of devices, offers comprehensive coverage of Eredivisie action and more. For those abroad, a VPN may be necessary to access the stream.

As the Eredivisie spotlight shines on Eindhoven, all eyes will be on whether PSV can tighten their grip on the title or if Feyenoord can spark the race back to life. With pride, points, and possibly the championship hanging in the balance, Sunday’s encounter promises drama, goals, and the kind of tension that only a true Dutch derby can deliver.

With the action set to unfold in front of a packed Philips Stadion, one thing’s for sure: the 2025/26 Eredivisie title race is about to reach a fever pitch.