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PSV Eindhoven will host Girona FC in their upcoming Champions League match on Tuesday.
PSV Eindhoven comes into this game after an impressive 6-0 win over FC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, where they controlled 74% possession and had 21 shots, with nine on target. Ricardo Pepi scored twice, while Noa Lang, Malik Tillman, and Johan Bakayoko added to the tally, along with an own goal by Jasper Schendelaar. PSV’s recent performances highlight their solid defense, with only four goals conceded across their last six matches.
Girona FC, on the other hand, is fresh from a high-scoring 4-3 victory over Leganés in La Liga. Under the management of Míchel Sánchez Muñoz, Girona has shown strong attacking form, scoring ten times in their last six games, though they have allowed six goals over that stretch.
Team News: PSV Eindhoven
PSV manager Peter Bosz will be without several players: Jerdy Schouten (hamstring), Joey Veerman (groin), Adamo Nagalo (shoulder), Hirving Lozano (muscle), and Sergiño Dest (cruciate ligament).
Team News: Girona FC
Girona’s Míchel Sánchez Muñoz also faces limited options due to injuries. Out for this match are Yaser Asprilla (ankle sprain), Portu (ankle surgery), Abel Ruiz (muscle), Iván Martín (calf), Jhon Solís (muscle), and Oriol Romeu (tendon).
Prediction
While Girona is likely to score, PSV’s form and home advantage may give them the edge. A 2-1 win for PSV Eindhoven is anticipated, with experts predicting over 1.5 goals in the match.
