- Jong PSV have lost three straight games and failed to win any of their last three home matches.
- VVV Venlo have lost four of their last five games, drawing one and winning none.
- PSV Reserves average 1.82 goals per game at home in the Eerste Divisie, while VVV Venlo concede 1.71 goals per away game.
Head-to-head and recent form
Jong PSV have won eight, drawn three, and lost six home games in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026 season. They average 1.82 goals per game at their home venue in the league, while VVV concede 1.71 goals per away game in the same competition.
Our PSV Reserves vs VVV Venlo prediction takes these numbers into account as both teams have shown vulnerability at the back.
PSV Reserves sit 6th in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026 standings with 50 points from 33 games, while VVV are 13th with 38 points from the same number of games.
Jong PSV beat VVV 2-0 in Venlo earlier this season but have failed to beat the same opposition in either of the last two home H2H clashes.
The PSV Reserves vs VVV Venlo prediction will also be interesting given that PSV have lost their last three games and have failed to win any of their last three at home.
VVV have lost four of their last five matches (D1, L4), including a 2-1 loss away to MVV Maastricht and a 2-2 draw at FC Emmen.
Team news
Stijn Schaars has instilled a fresh, high-tempo tactical identity in PSV’s reserves since taking charge in July 2025. For this PSV Reserves vs VVV Venlo preview, it's important to mention the impact of the 4-3-3 system, which is fluid and proactive, with high pressure and fast transitions that mirror the PSV first team’s philosophy.
Peter Uneken has done a solid job at VVV since taking over in October 2025 and has implemented a flexible, pragmatic setup with a base structure of 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3. The team is structured and compact in possession, solid defensively, and clinical in transitions, especially on the break.
PSV’s prolific front men
Robin van Duiven leads the goals charts for Jong PSV with 14 goals in 22 Eerste Divisie appearances this season. His pace and power are a constant threat and will be a major concern for the VVV backline.
Sami Bouhoudane has been in excellent form for Jong PSV, scoring two of the team's four goals in their last five Eerste Divisie matches. The youngster has been a constant menace for the opposition defence and should be a threat in this fixture. The PSV Reserves vs VVV Venlo prediction must consider Bouhoudane's impact against VVV's defense.
Dean Zandbergen has scored two of VVV’s last three goals in their last five matches. VVV’s Bjorn van Zijl has nine league goals to his name this campaign, and he will be looking to add to that tally on Monday.
Betting advice
Both teams have been in poor form, and it is difficult to pick a winner in this game. However, odds of 2.2 for the hosts, 2.75 for the visitors and 4.0 for the draw make Jong PSV favourites. As the hosts are narrow favorites and considering their home scoring rate, this PSV Reserves vs VVV Venlo betting tips section will focus on value picks. We can expect an open game of soccer on Monday, with PSV looking to use their pressing style to unsettle VVV.
The visitors have a solid structure and know how to hit on the counterattack, so I expect them to frustrate the home side and create counterattacking chances. Therefore, I’m going to back ‘Both teams to score - Yes’ at 1.25.
