PSV Eindhoven Vs. Monaco Match Analysis And Prediction

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Following a closely fought 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League third-round qualifying tie, PSV Eindhoven and Monaco return to action on Tuesday at the Philips Stadion with kickoff at 9:30 pm.

Despite scoring five goals against Ajax in a frenetic Super Cup match, which seemed to sap PSV’s energy, Ruud van, Nistelrooy’s side experienced far less joy on the attacking front during their trip to the Stade Louis II.

The KNVB-Beker holders did go into halftime with a 1-0 lead thanks to Joey Veerman’s opener, but Axel Disasi’s equalizer 10 minutes from time means that it is all to play for in the Netherlands this week.

Commencing yet another quest to end Ajax’s perennial reign of dominance in the Eredivisie, PSV will enter the second leg off the back of a straightforward 4-1 opening day victory over Emmen, during which Cody Gakpo bagged a brace.

The Ligue 1 campaign is underway, and Monaco has made a strong start, defeating Strasbourg 2-1. Krepin Diatta and Sofiane Diop found the back of the net before Habib Diallo pulled one back for Strasbourg in the second half, but Monaco looked more likely to score again, though with Matz Sels making as many as nine saves in the Strasbourg goal.

PSV Eindhoven vs. Monaco Head to Head

Both sides have four games against each other, with hosts winless while the visitors with two wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:

Home

PSV Eindhoven 4-1 FC Emmen
Monaco 1-1 PSV
Ajax 3-5 PSV
PSV 2-1 Real Betis

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Strasbourg 1-2 Monaco
Monaco 1-1 PSV
Southampton 3-1 Monaco
Porto 2-1 Monaco

PSV Team News

PSV did not pick up any fresh concerns in their Eredivisie success over Emmen. However, the club’s treatment room is still full, with Carlos Vinicius, Noni Madueke, and Mauro Junior absent at the weekend while Olivier Boscagli continues recovering from injury.

Monaco Team News

Monaco will be boosted by the return from suspension of Aleksandr Golovin and Kevin Volland after they helped beat Strasbourg on Saturday. Still, Diop and Diatta will not be easy to replace. Caio Henrique is doubtful after testing positive for COVID-19, and Benoit Badiashile, Myron Boadu, Willem Geubbels, and new signing Takumi Minamino are all out injured too.

Prediction and Odds

Golovin and Volland could be the difference for Monaco against Leipzig, who will have to bury their chances if they want to beat the Champions League entrants.