30 October 2022 at 13:30
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: PSV Eindhoven
Away Record: NEC Nijmegen
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Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
PSV Eindhoven defeated NEC Nijmegen 3:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2022. Goals were scored by A. El Ghazi 18′, L. de Jong 50′ (pen.), N. Madueke 84′. 2 yellow cards were shown. PSV Eindhoven had 53% possession while NEC Nijmegen held 47%. PSV Eindhoven had 13 shots (7 on target) compared to 12 (2 on target) for NEC Nijmegen. PSV Eindhoven made 5 substitutions, NEC Nijmegen made 4. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Luuk de Jong 39′), Penalty confirmed (Xavi Simons 48′).
Match Events
Key match events between PSV Eindhoven and NEC Nijmegen — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: C. Gakpo
Penalty
assist: C. Gakpo
Match Statistics
PSV Eindhoven had 53% possession against NEC Nijmegen's 47%. PSV Eindhoven registered 13 shots (7 on target) while NEC Nijmegen managed 12 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 10–5.
Lineups
PSV Eindhoven lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under R. van Nistelrooij, while NEC Nijmegen deployed a 4-2-3-1 under R. Meijer.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for PSV Eindhoven is 7.40, compared to 7.06 for NEC Nijmegen. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. PSV Eindhoven's highest-rated starter is J. Veerman (7.97), while NEC Nijmegen's best-rated player is J. Cillessen (7.40).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of PSV Eindhoven have contributed 10 goals and 14 assists this season, led by J. Veerman (8G). NEC Nijmegen's starters account for 4 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by D. Proper (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
PSV Eindhoven deploy 4 defenders rated 6.84 on average, against NEC Nijmegen's 4-man backline averaging 7.04. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
PSV Eindhoven field 5 midfielders averaging 7.97, versus NEC Nijmegen's 5 rated 6.75. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
PSV Eindhoven start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for NEC Nijmegen averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 88% for PSV Eindhoven and 74% for NEC Nijmegen. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
PSV Eindhoven's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 9 for NEC Nijmegen. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of PSV Eindhoven's starting XI is 28.3 (youngest: A. Obispo (26), oldest: W. Benítez (32)), while NEC Nijmegen average 28.8 (youngest: D. Proper (23), oldest: J. Cillessen (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
PSV Eindhoven's starters average 15 league appearances each, versus 12 for NEC Nijmegen. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: R. van Nistelrooij
Substitutes
Coach: R. Meijer
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, PSV Eindhoven have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. NEC Nijmegen show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
PSV Eindhoven
NEC Nijmegen
PSV Eindhoven vs NEC Nijmegen Head to Head Results
PSV Eindhoven and NEC Nijmegen have met 22 times — PSV Eindhoven won 16, NEC Nijmegen won 3, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. PSV Eindhoven leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 22 meetings. A combined 90 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.09 per match (61 for the home side, 29 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 15 matches (68%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (82%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–5 in 2025.
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PSV Eindhoven
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Drawn
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NEC Nijmegen
Recent Meetings (22)
API data: 15 Mar 2026