Heerenveen 0-8 PSV Eindhoven – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours PSV Eindhoven (67%) — recent form and the head-to-head data both point the same way as Heerenveen face PSV Eindhoven.
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Match Analysis
Heerenveen host PSV Eindhoven at Abe Lenstra Stadion in Eredivisie (matchday 31). Kick-off is Thursday 25 April 2024 at 18:45 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, Heerenveen have gone 4W 2D 4L — a 1.40 PPG return. Last five: L D D L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 1.60 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
Heerenveen's form when playing at home: 4W 2D 4L across their last 10 home games (1.40 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
PSV Eindhoven — last 10 games: 8W 1D 1L — 2.50 PPG. Last five: W L W W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 3.20 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not.
PSV Eindhoven's form when playing away from home: 7W 2D 1L across their last 10 road games (2.30 PPG). They are averaging 2.70 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 clean sheets from their last 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Form points away from home here. PSV Eindhoven's 2.50 PPG return is 1.10 points per game ahead of Heerenveen's 1.40 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Both teams have scored in 60% of Heerenveen's games and 60% of PSV Eindhoven's (from Heerenveen's last 10 home games and PSV Eindhoven's last 10 away games) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H
PSV Eindhoven have tended to come out on top in this fixture, winning 3 of the 4 H2H matches we hold against 0 for Heerenveen.
The 4 H2H matches in our data have been high-scoring — 3.2 goals per game on average — which backs the Over 2.5 market from the head-to-head side. The most recent of those, on 7 Dec 2023, ended Heerenveen 0–2 PSV Eindhoven — a PSV Eindhoven win.
The H2H data backs the away side. PSV Eindhoven have won 3 of 4 H2H matches, and at 3.2 goals per game the goals market also points upward — the away win and Over 2.5 combination has a head-to-head case.
In-Play Data
Heerenveen trading profile (last 64 games, 32 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 88% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; of the 20 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 30%; BTTS occurs in 66% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 42%.
PSV Eindhoven trading profile (last 64 games, 32 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 78% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 91% of the time; they lead at the break 58% of the time; of the 8 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 50%; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 72% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 55%; they keep a clean sheet 44% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Heerenveen 55% versus PSV Eindhoven 52%; no strong lean in either direction. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Heerenveen 66% | PSV Eindhoven 70%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Heerenveen surrender their half-time lead 30% of the time, while PSV Eindhoven have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 50% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Heerenveen 1.32 xG and PSV Eindhoven 2.79 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Heerenveen attack 1.133 / defence 1.287 | PSV Eindhoven attack 1.597 / defence 0.674. League average goals — home 1.731 / away 1.360. PSV Eindhoven bring a tight defence (rating 0.674, below 1 = concedes less than average) — this is pulling Heerenveen's projected output down. PSV Eindhoven have an above-average attack rating of 1.597, which lifts their away xG to 2.79. Heerenveen's defence rating of 1.287 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing PSV Eindhoven's projected output up. Data: built from Heerenveen's last 64 games and PSV Eindhoven's last 64.
Result probabilities: Heerenveen 15% | Draw 18% | PSV Eindhoven 67%. Fair-value odds: Heerenveen 6.82 | Draw 5.49 | PSV Eindhoven 1.49. The model has a clear lean to PSV Eindhoven (67%) — a 49pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 78% | BTTS Yes probability 70% | Total xG 4.12. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 78% — a total xG of 4.12 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 70% — both xG figures (1.32 / 2.79) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates PSV Eindhoven as the most likely outcome at 67% — clear model lean. Recent form and the head-to-head data both align with the Poisson read — multi-source corroboration increases confidence in this selection. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 18% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 4.12 combined xG gives a 78% probability to Over 2.5 — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Heerenveen's last 10 home games and PSV Eindhoven's last 10 away games) averaging 3.6 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 3.2 goals per game across 4 H2H matches.
Poisson assigns a 70% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Heerenveen 60% (last 10 home games) | PSV Eindhoven 60% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven | Competition: Eredivisie, matchday 31 | Venue: Abe Lenstra Stadion • Kick-off: Thursday 25 April 2024 at 18:45 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Heerenveen 15% | Draw 18% | PSV Eindhoven 67% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 78% (Under 22%) | BTTS Yes 70% (No 30%) | xG Heerenveen 1.32 / PSV Eindhoven 2.79 • Poisson strength factors: Heerenveen attack 1.133 / def 1.287 | PSV Eindhoven attack 1.597 / def 0.674 | league avg home 1.731 / away 1.360 • Poisson stance: PSV Eindhoven (67%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.32
Heerenveen xG
Expected Goals
2.79
PSV Eindhoven xG
70%
BTTS
93%
Over 1.5
78%
Over 2.5
59%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven FAQs
What time does Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven kick off?
Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven kicked off at 18:45 UK time on Thursday 25 April 2024 at Abe Lenstra Stadion.
What was the final score in Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven?
Heerenveen 0 - 8 PSV Eindhoven.
Where is Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven being played?
The match is being played at Abe Lenstra Stadion.
What competition is Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven part of?
Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven is a Eredivisie fixture (matchday 31) (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven?
Our statistical model gives Heerenveen a 15% chance of winning, PSV Eindhoven a 67% chance, and a 18% chance of a draw — making PSV Eindhoven the favourite.
Will both teams score in Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven?
Our model estimates a 70% probability that both Heerenveen and PSV Eindhoven will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 78%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Heerenveen's attacking strength (1.13x league average) is weighed against PSV Eindhoven's defensive record (0.67x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.32. The same calculation in reverse, PSV Eindhoven's attack versus Heerenveen's defence, projects 2.79 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Heerenveen's last 64 games and PSV Eindhoven's last 64 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-2, at 8.4%. Close behind: 1-3 (7.8%), 1-1 (6.8%). Together the top three scorelines make up 23% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
PSV Eindhoven Win
15%
6.82
18%
5.49
67%
1.49
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
8.4%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 3
7.8%
Away win
0 – 2
6.4%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.32
Heerenveen xG
Total xG
4.12
2.79
PSV Eindhoven xG
6.82
15%
Home win
5.49
18%
Draw
1.49
67%
Away win
Goals Markets
92%
Over 1.5
1.09
8%
Under 1.5
12.50
78%
Over 2.5
1.28
22%
Under 2.5
4.55
59%
Over 3.5
1.69
41%
Under 3.5
2.44
39%
Over 4.5
2.56
61%
Under 4.5
1.64
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
70%
BTTS Yes
1.43
30%
BTTS No
3.32
Clean Sheet
6%
16.36
27%
3.75
Win to Nil
1%
111.61
18%
5.58
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.6 | 4.6 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 4.1 | 2.3 |
| 1 | 2.2 | 6.0 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 5.5 | 3.1 |
| 2 | 1.4 | 4.0 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 2.0 |
| 3 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven?
Our Poisson model rates 1-2 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 8.4%.
How many goals are Heerenveen and PSV Eindhoven expected to score?
The model projects 1.32 expected goals for Heerenveen and 2.79 for PSV Eindhoven, a combined total of 4.12.
How confident is the prediction model for Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 67%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 64 outings, Heerenveen have picked up 1.25 PPG on a 22W 14D 28L record — L-D-D-L-W across the most recent five.
PSV Eindhoven's form line: 49W 9D 6L from 64 games, 2.44 PPG, last five W-L-W-W-W.
Put side by side, PSV Eindhoven are the form team by 1.19 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Heerenveen.
Venue Form
On home soil, Heerenveen have posted 1.28 PPG from their last 32 home games (12W 5D 15L).
On the road, PSV Eindhoven have gone 21W 6D 5L from their last 32 away games — 2.16 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, PSV Eindhoven come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Heerenveen are averaging 1.48 goals scored and 1.75 conceded per game recently; PSV Eindhoven are on 2.88 scored and 0.89 conceded.
Defensively: PSV Eindhoven in 44% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 64 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Heerenveen
Current Season
PSV Eindhoven
Current Season
Heerenveen (Home) vs PSV Eindhoven (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Heerenveen
Current Season
PSV Eindhoven
Current Season
❓ Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven Form FAQs
What form are Heerenveen and PSV Eindhoven in coming into this match?
Heerenveen have gone 22W 14D 28L in their last 64 games (1.25 PPG), while PSV Eindhoven have gone 49W 9D 6L in their last 64 (2.44 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Heerenveen at home or PSV Eindhoven away?
PSV Eindhoven's away record (2.16 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Heerenveen at home: 1.28 PPG; PSV Eindhoven away: 2.16 PPG.
Have Heerenveen or PSV Eindhoven been keeping clean sheets recently?
Heerenveen have kept a clean sheet in 23% of their recent games, PSV Eindhoven in 44%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 10 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 4 years from February 2022. All of them came in Eredivisie. The most recent was as recently as 9 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Streaks & Records
PSV Eindhoven have won the most recent 4 H2H matches in our data — the current momentum in this pairing sits with them.
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 25 Apr 2024, when PSV Eindhoven won Heerenveen 0-8 PSV Eindhoven.
Heerenveen's record when hosting PSV Eindhoven specifically: 1W 0D 3L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Heerenveen
1
Draws
8
PSV Eindhoven
Recent Meetings
❓ Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Heerenveen and PSV Eindhoven?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Heerenveen have won 1, PSV Eindhoven have won 8, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Heerenveen and PSV Eindhoven last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 9 October 2026: PSV Eindhoven 2-0 Heerenveen.
Who has won more matches between Heerenveen and PSV Eindhoven?
PSV Eindhoven have the better head-to-head record, with 8 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Heerenveen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 88% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
PSV Eindhoven are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 19% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 40% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Heerenveen 66%, PSV Eindhoven 59% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 75% for Heerenveen and 72% for PSV Eindhoven. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 38% and 53% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: PSV Eindhoven in 34%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Heerenveen home games / PSV Eindhoven away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Heerenveen vs PSV Eindhoven Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Heerenveen and PSV Eindhoven matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 66% of Heerenveen's games and 59% of PSV Eindhoven's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Heerenveen and PSV Eindhoven matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 75% of Heerenveen's matches and 72% of PSV Eindhoven's.
Do Heerenveen and PSV Eindhoven matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 88% of Heerenveen's recent matches and 78% of PSV Eindhoven's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant PSV Eindhoven run riot with a 0-8 hammering of Heerenveen.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
PSV Eindhoven beat Heerenveen 0-8 at Abe Lenstra Stadion, Regular Season - 31, in the Eredivisie. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Heerenveen 1.32 xG and PSV Eindhoven 2.79 xG, a combined 4.12. The scoreboard read 0-8 for 8 actual goals. Heerenveen fell 1.3 short of their projected output. PSV Eindhoven outscored their 2.79 projection by 5.2. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Heerenveen attack 1.13 / defence 1.29 against PSV Eindhoven attack 1.60 / defence 0.67, drawn from 64/64 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Heerenveen 15% | Draw 18% | PSV Eindhoven 67%, with PSV Eindhoven to win its most likely call at 67%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 78%. The game delivered 8, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 93% and landed. Over 3.5 was 59% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 70% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 68% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Heerenveen 66%, PSV Eindhoven 70%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Heerenveen's trading profile (64 games, 32 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 28% of games, a blank that repeated today.
PSV Eindhoven's trading profile (64 games, 32 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 44% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, PSV Eindhoven arrived the stronger side — 2.44 PPG against 1.25. Form held, and they took the win. Heerenveen (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.59 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 8 against a 1.66 concession average — a leakier day than usual. PSV Eindhoven (home/away splits) scored 8 against a 2.59 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.09 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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