Overview
PSV have just suffered their first defeat in the Dutch national championship (Eredivisie) when they were defeated by Ajax with a score of 3-2. Before that, PSV had won all 10 matches and scored 37 goals.
Despite their impressive domestic form, PSV have struggled in the Champions League. After three matches, they have lost one, drawn two and are yet to make it into the top 24 of the tournament.
The good news for PSV is that they are still unbeaten at home this season, with Peter Bosz's side winning five of their last six games at the Philips Stadion.
On the other side of the front line, Girona's performance has declined compared to last season after losing many key players this summer. They are ranked 10th in La Liga, and 25th in the Champions League.
In the last 5 matches, Girona won 3 and lost 2. However, their victories were all against weak teams, not highly rated like Slovan Bratislava or Extremadura. In the most recent match, Girona had to struggle to overcome Leganes with a score of 4-3.
While things have been going more smoothly for Girona of late, the majority of their wins have come at home, with just two away wins this season.
If put on the scale, Girona is still considered slightly better than PSV. Although they have not played very impressively recently, Girona is still an opponent that PSV cannot underestimate. It would not be surprising if the match ended in a draw.
In terms of head-to-head record, this will be the first time PSV and Girona have met in history.
Human resources situation
Matteo Dams is a doubt for the home side. Mauro Junior could start at left-back, while Luuk de Jong will continue to lead the attack.
On the other side of the front line, Girona have a long injury list with Arnaut Danjuma, Pau Lopez, Ivan Martin, Portu and Abel Ruiz all sidelined.
Expected lineup:
PSV: Benitez, Karsdorp, Flamingo, Boscagli, Mauro Junior, Til, Tillman, Saibari, Lang, Perisic, De Jong.
Girona: Gazzaniga, Blind, Lopez, Juanpe, Gutierrez, Silvi, Herrera, Martinez, Van de Beek, Gil, Stuani.
The match between PSV and Girona takes place at 0:45 am on November 6 (Vietnam time).
