PSV vs Antwerp preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Philips Stadion Today - 9:00 AM
Club Friendlies 1
PSV PSV
Antwerp ANT
KICKOFF : Today - 9:00 AM
Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the Club Friendlies 1 regular season encounter at Philips Stadion, PSV hosts Antwerp in a 2026 preseason fixture that highlights contrasting team strengths. PSV enters with a commanding power score of 86.86 compared to Antwerp's 69.82, establishing a clear 17-point structural edge for the home side. Both teams show zero form scores and lack recorded recent outings, leaving preparation details sparse ahead of the match. The venue advantage at Philips Stadion aligns with PSV's stronger overall profile, while Antwerp faces the challenge of closing a notable gap in squad metrics. Limited information on efficiency, transitions, and set pieces points to reliance on broader power indicators rather than granular data. This friendly setting allows both clubs to experiment with lineups and tactics in a low-stakes environment. PSV's home dominance and power superiority shape expectations for controlled possession and attacking intent throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural: PSV holds a 17-point power advantage over Antwerp at home.
  • Form: Both sides enter with zero form scores and no recent outings recorded.
  • Squad: PSV is identified as the stronger squad based on power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition data is not provided in the available pre-match indicators.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence due to proxy data usage.
  • xVariable: PSV's home strength at Philips Stadion stands out as a key variable.
  • Market: PSV 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Antwerp 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
PSV PSV
PSV
VS
Antwerp Antwerp
Antwerp
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home PSV
0%
Draw
0%
Away Antwerp
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
86.86
69.82
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
PSV
Antwerp
Power Score
86.86
69.82
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
23
210

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
PSV — Opponent-weighted form score
Antwerp — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) PSV Antwerp

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

PSV PSV Home
0 matches
Antwerp ANT Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-03T00:01:42+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 04, 2026, 09:00 AM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Philips Stadion
Capacity
36500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Nick Olij
Nick Olij Goalkeeper
—
Joël Drommel
Joël Drommel Goalkeeper
32
Matěj Kovář
Matěj Kovář Goalkeeper
51
Tijn Smolenaars
Tijn Smolenaars Goalkeeper
4
Armando Obispo
Armando Obispo Defender
17
Mauro Jaqueson Júnior Ferreira dos Santos
Mauro Jaqueson Júnior Ferreira dos Santos Defender
8
Sergino Dest
Sergino Dest Defender
25
Kiliann Sildillia
Kiliann Sildillia Defender
6
Ryan Flamingo
Ryan Flamingo Defender
—
Adamo Nagalo
Adamo Nagalo Defender
3
Yarek Gąsiorowski Hernandis
Yarek Gąsiorowski Hernandis Defender
38
Fabian Merién
Fabian Merién Defender
20
Guus Berend Til
Guus Berend Til Midfielder
22
Jerdy Schouten
Jerdy Schouten Midfielder
23
Joey Veerman
Joey Veerman Midfielder
—
Isaac Babadi
Isaac Babadi Midfielder
10
Paul Wanner
Paul Wanner Midfielder
35
Joel van den Berg
Joel van den Berg Midfielder
31
Noah Fernandez
Noah Fernandez Midfielder
5
Ivan Perišić
Ivan Perišić Attacker
14
Alassane Pléa
Alassane Pléa Attacker
27
Dennis Man
Dennis Man Attacker
9
Ricardo Daniel Pepi
Ricardo Daniel Pepi Attacker
11
Couhaib Driouech
Couhaib Driouech Attacker
19
Esmir Bajraktarevic
Esmir Bajraktarevic Attacker
7
Ruben van Bommel
Ruben van Bommel Attacker

Squad ▼

15
Yannick Thoelen
Yannick Thoelen Goalkeeper
41
Taishi Brandon Nozawa
Taishi Brandon Nozawa Goalkeeper
81
Niels Devalckeneer
Niels Devalckeneer Goalkeeper
23
Glenn Bijl
Glenn Bijl Defender
5
Daam Foulon
Daam Foulon Defender
20
Rein Van Helden
Rein Van Helden Defender
4
Yuto Tsunashima
Yuto Tsunashima Defender
56
Eran Tuypens
Eran Tuypens Defender
21
Andreas Verstraeten
Andreas Verstraeten Defender
17
Semm Renders
Semm Renders Defender
30
Christopher Gavin Scott
Christopher Gavin Scott Midfielder
24
Thibo Somers
Thibo Somers Midfielder
43
Youssef Hamdaoui
Youssef Hamdaoui Midfielder
22
Farouck Adekami
Farouck Adekami Midfielder
6
Jules Ahoka Jules
Jules Ahoka Jules Midfielder
78
Xander Dierckx
Xander Dierckx Midfielder
11
Geoffry Hairemans
Geoffry Hairemans Attacker
14
Anthony Lenin Valencia Bajaña
Anthony Lenin Valencia Bajaña Attacker
19
Muhammadali O'rinboyev
Muhammadali O'rinboyev Attacker
79
Gerard Vandeplas
Gerard Vandeplas Attacker
92
David Gabriel Jesus
David Gabriel Jesus Attacker
—
Koki Ando
Koki Ando Attacker

CONCLUSION

PSV is positioned to dictate proceedings at Philips Stadion thanks to its substantial power edge and home familiarity. Antwerp must focus on defensive organization and quick counters to offset the deficit in overall strength. With form data absent, both teams will likely use the friendly to integrate new players and refine patterns ahead of the season. The lack of detailed efficiency and set piece insights shifts attention to broader structural factors that favor the hosts. Smooth transitions from defense to attack could prove decisive if PSV maintains composure in possession. Antwerp's approach will hinge on minimizing errors while seeking moments of individual quality. Overall the match offers valuable preparation time for both sides in a controlled setting.