PSV Eindhoven vs Union SG, UEFA Champions League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

PSV Eindhoven vs Union SG Match Prediction & Analysis

With this match featuring two sides that are on opposite spectrums of experience in this tournament, it will be quite interesting to see how they start. As PSV have won the Champions League before and always seem to be in it. 

Union Saint-Gilloise are newer to this stage and want to make their Belgian Super League more proud. Both sides will begin the tournament on September 16th at 10:15 PM IST in the Netherlands at the home of PSV Eindhoven. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

PSV Eindhoven Preview

Looking at PSV entering this tournament, their form has been great in the Eredivisie league this season and hope to translate that. A squad that finished at the round of 16 last year, they will now be led by Ruben van Bommel, up-front as he’s already struck two beautiful goals in domestic play. 

Just being 20 with that amazing pace, it really helps a veteran like Ivan Perisic play more easily and get more assists.  Having three already this season, he’s short of a dual-threat that shoots efficiently and also creates great opportunities for others. 

With Joey Veerman, 1 goal plus 2 assists in Eredivisie play this season, having a leader from the middle that can create efficient passes always makes them a threat. On defense, Segino Dest, two interceptions, and Ryan Flamingo, 21 clearances, should really limit any more pressure from already top-notch goalie, Matej Kovar. 

PSV Probable Starting XI -  Matej Kovar(GK), Kiliaan Sildillia(D), Ryan Flamingo(D), Yarek Gasiorowski(D), Sergino Dest(D), Guus Till (MD), Jerdy Schouten(MD), Ismael Saibari Ben El Basra(MD), Dennis Man(MD), Ivan Perisic(FW), Ruben van Bommel(FW)

Union SG Preview

For Union Saint-Gilloise, the amount of pressure in this Champions League tournament is still new to them, and they hope to continue gaining experience against bigger sides. Led by Raul Florcuz, who has 4 goals in 6 Belgian Super League matches, the pressure he puts on opposing defenses has given Kevin Rodriguez, with 3 goals, a chance to do damage. 

Potent passing threat Adem Zorgane will still be in the middle as he is second with 36 progression passes, while Osseynou Niang can really get a lot of balls up-front to push into the attacking third. 

Being a great two-way threat, he also has 11 tackles this season and can really make opposing dribblers move away from his direction, while also sometimes dropping back. On the defensive line, Fedde Leysen, with 7 interceptions, will lead it as he continues to be a disruptor in open fields, while helping goalie Kjell Scherpen.

Union Saint-Gilloise Projected Playing 11 - Kjell Scherpen(GK), Ross Sykes(D), Christian Burgess(D), Fedde Leysen(D), Anan Khalaili(MD), Mathias Rasmussen(MD), Adem Zorgane(MD), Osseynou Niang(MD), Anoaur Ait El Hadj(FW), Raul Florcuz(FW), Kevin Rodriguez(FW)

PSV EINDHOVEN vs UNION SG
Winning Prediction

We predict a 2-1 victory for PSV, driven by their lethal offense. While Fedde Leysen will focus on Ruben van Bommel, Saint-Gilloise's inexperienced defense will struggle to contain Ivan Perisic, ultimately leading to PSV's win.

PSV Eindhoven to Win (2-1)

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