PSV Eindhoven heads into the Eredivisie top match against Ajax on September 5, 2026, with a solid statistical profile. Data from ESPN shows the Eindhoven side has a strong defensive foundation ahead of the classic encounter.
PSV currently sits second in the Eredivisie with 10 points from four matches, following three wins and a draw. The recent WWWD form underscores their consistency. With 15 goals scored and 5 conceded, PSV has a +10 goal difference, but still trails leaders AZ Alkmaar by two points. The next fixture is the away match against Ajax, who currently occupy fourth place.
How strong is the PSV defense?
The ESPN figures show that PSV Eindhoven has a reliable backline. In the last five matches, the team kept two clean sheets, amounting to 40% of the games. The average of 0.67 goals conceded per match is an impressive statistic. Against Ajax, PSV had a save percentage of 87%, indicating an effective last line and an alert goalkeeping unit.
The 54% duel win percentage in the match against Ajax illustrates the physical dominance PSV can exert in midfield. This forms an important foundation for the team, especially in away matches where possession isn't always a given. The statistics are available on our comprehensive stats page.
What are PSV's attacking statistics?
In attack, PSV scored an average of 2.67 times per match in the last five encounters. The number of big chances created sits at 1.33 per game. In the direct match with Ajax, PSV had 51% of its shots on target, a sign of precise finishing.
Possession in the head-to-head match was 59% for PSV, indicating control over the tempo of the game. This control combined with efficient finishing could be decisive in tight top clashes. The full 2026 squad is ready to convert these numbers into a good result in Amsterdam.
How does PSV compare to Ajax?
The ESPN statistics place both teams side by side. Ajax created more big chances on average (3.75) and also scored more (3.75 goals average) in the last five matches. The Amsterdam team, however, had 0 clean sheets in that period and conceded an average of 1.25 goals per game.
In the head-to-head duel, Ajax had 55% of its shots on target, but only a 58% save percentage. Their duel win percentage of 51% was slightly lower than PSV's. Ajax's average goal differential over five games is +2.5, compared to +2.0 for PSV.
What does this mean for the table?
The match has direct consequences for the top of the standings. PSV, currently second, can maintain pressure on leaders AZ Alkmaar with a victory. A draw or loss could potentially increase the gap, depending on other results.
Ajax, in fourth, has the chance to reconnect with the top with a win. The encounter therefore promises to be an exciting battle with much at stake for the points. The current standings are always up-to-date on our site.
The match between Ajax and PSV Eindhoven kicks off on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
