FC Twente vs PSV – News and Probable Lineups

PSV Eindhoven’s position at the top of the Eredivisie standings could be short-lived if they slip up against FC Twente this upcoming weekend, especially if results during gameweek seven do not go in their favor.

Peter Bosz’s squad ascended to the apex of the league table last weekend, albeit on goal difference, and are heading to De Grolsch Veste on Sunday, fully aware that AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord could potentially surpass them if outcomes favor those teams in this round.

Match overview

Twente are off to a solid start in the 2026-27 season, but facing PSV presents a markedly different challenge.

The fifth-placed Tukkers have remained unbeaten since their initial day defeat to Heerenveen in early August, collecting 13 points from their last five matches to secure a strong position in the league.

This puts John van den Brom’s team in a position to potentially level on 16 points with co-leaders PSV and AZ Alkmaar if results favor them over the weekend; however, achieving such a feat is considerably easier said than done for the Pride of the East.

The Reds enter Sunday’s matchup on an eight-match losing streak against the Eindhoven heavyweights, with seven of those defeats occurring in the Eredivisie, resulting in an aggregate score of 22-5.

This emphasizes the challenge facing Van den Brom’s players, who are keen not only to end their losing streak in this rivalry but also to halt PSV’s five-match winning streak in the league.

Bosz’s side has indeed responded positively after dropping points late against Fortuna Sittard on the opening day.

Since conceding a late equalizer in the second minute of stoppage time in the second half, PSV have recorded five successive wins, with all matches featuring both goals scored and conceded.

This trend is indicative of Bosz’s team’s tendency to adopt an ultra-attacking approach, with their ability to find the back of the net being clearly visible.

Currently, they are topping the league table and have the highest goal tally with 22 goals, two more than Feyenoord’s 20 goals, and the Peasants are anticipated to increase that total as they head to a venue where they have historically excelled.

Indeed, the traveling supporters will look forward to another visit to a stadium where they have claimed victory in their last three outings after a 2-1 loss in September 2022, scoring eight goals while conceding merely two over those three meetings, hoping to solidify their position as early-season leaders.

Team News

Twente appears to be operating with a largely fit squad, though Kristian Hlynsson (knock) and Stav Lemkin (abdominal injury) are still sidelined.

After a slow start in Enschede, Wout Weghorst has now recorded three goals and one assist, leading to four direct contributions this season, surpassing his teammates.

Younes Taha and Sondre Orjasaeter closely follow with three goal contributions each, as both players have assisted two goals, positioning themselves well in the league.

PSV showcased their squad depth in their latest match, with Sven Mijnans scoring a hat-trick against Sparta Rotterdam after stepping in for Ricardo Pepi in the starting XI, while Esmir Bajraktarevic provided two assists after replacing veteran Ivan Perisic, as Bosz made several adjustments to the team following Champions League duties.

Normalcy is expected to return for the league leaders this weekend, with Pepi, Perisic, and Ruben van Bommel likely to be back in the lineup as the Eindhoven giants pursue their ninth consecutive win over Twente.

Bosz’s squad has a few additional injury concerns: Alassane Plea, Sam Lammers (knock), Sami Ouaissa (hamstring), Kiliann Sildillia, and Jerdy Schouten (ACL) are not available for the reigning champions.

FC Twente probable starting XI:

Unnerstall; Van Rooij, Bruns, Propper, Nijstad; Zerrouki, Weidmann; Pjaca, Taha, Orjasaeter; Weghorst

PSV Eindhoven probable starting XI:

Kovar; Dest, Geertruida, Obispo, Junior; Til, Sano, Wanner; Perisic, Pepi, Van Bommel

While Twente approaches this fixture in impressive form and remains unbeaten since the first day, overcoming a formidable PSV lineup presents a notably different hurdle.

With Pepi and Van Bommel reinstated into a starting XI that has already accumulated 22 league goals, Bosz’s relentless leaders are likely to possess far too much firepower to be upset and should comfortably continue their dominance at De Grolsch Veste.