UEFA Champions League 25/26: PSV Eindhoven vs Union Saint. Gilloise Match Preview & Lineups
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UEFA Champions League 25/26: PSV Eindhoven vs Union St. Gilloise Match Preview & Lineups
🔍 Match Preview
PSV Eindhoven begin their Champions League group stage campaign at home in Eindhoven, looking to build on their excellent domestic start. With attacking talents like Luuk de Jong and Noa Lang, PSV are expected to play on the front foot and dominate possession.
Union St. Gilloise arrive as underdogs but not without confidence. The Belgian side has impressed in Europe in recent years with their pressing and counter-attacking style. They’ll aim to frustrate PSV and take their chances on the break.
⚽ Team News & Updates
PSV Eindhoven:
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Captain Luuk de Jong is fit and will spearhead the attack.
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Noa Lang is in good form and will be key from the left wing.
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No major injury concerns were reported; a strong squad is available for the opener.
Union St. Gilloise:
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Gustaf Nilsson is expected to start up front.
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Teddy Teuma remains the creative engine in midfield.
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A full squad is mostly available, though squad depth compared to PSV is limited.
🧰 Predicted Lineups
PSV Eindhoven (4-2-3-1):
GK: Walter Benítez
DEF: Jordan Teze, André Ramalho, Olivier Boscagli, Sergiño Dest
MID: Joey Veerman, Ibrahim Sangaré
AM: Johan Bakayoko, Malik Tillman, Noa Lang
ST: Luuk de Jong
Union St. Gilloise (3-5-2):
GK: Anthony Moris
DEF: Christian Burgess, Kevin Mac Allister, Koki Machida
MID: Bart Nieuwkoop, Lazare Amani, Teddy Teuma, Senne Lynen, Loïc Lapoussin
FW: Gustaf Nilsson, Mohamed Amoura
📊 Key Stats
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PSV have won 7 of their last 8 home matches in all competitions.
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Union St. Gilloise have scored in 9 consecutive European games.
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Luuk de Jong has been involved in 4 goals in PSV’s last 3 matches.
🎯 Prediction
PSV’s home advantage and superior squad depth make them clear favourites. Union will work hard and may create chances on the break, but PSV’s attacking quality should see them through.
Predicted Score: PSV Eindhoven 2-1 Union St. Gilloise
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