PSV Prepares for Crucial Match Against AZ

On Sunday afternoon, PSV Eindhoven will visit AZ Alkmaar for a crucial Eredivisie encounter kicking off at 16:45. Over recent years, PSV has built an impressive record in Alkmaar, but Maarten Martens’ side is determined to rewrite that story this time.

AZ will be without several key players due to injuries, creating a challenge for Martens’ squad as they look to protect their home ground against one of the league’s top performers.

Team News: Til Leads the Line for PSV

For PSV, head coach Peter Bosz has made one notable decision in attack. Guus Til will start as the central striker, preferred over Ricardo Pepi despite Til’s underwhelming display in the midweek Europa League fixture against Olympiakos, where he struggled to influence the match.

Pepi, who came off the bench to score a late equalizer in that game, will begin this one as a substitute. Bosz’s faith in Til highlights his tactical emphasis on movement and pressing rather than pure finishing ability.

Elsewhere in the lineup, Mauro Júnior keeps his place in midfield, while Jerdy Schouten continues in defense — a role in which he has provided composure and balance in recent weeks.

What to Expect

PSV remains unbeaten in the Eredivisie and will look to extend their strong domestic form. Meanwhile, AZ Alkmaar, known for their disciplined structure and quick transitions, will hope to exploit any defensive gaps and deliver a statement performance at home.

With both teams motivated and tactically prepared, Sunday’s clash promises high intensity, technical precision, and significant implications for the top of the Eredivisie table.