PSV Eindhoven 5-1 Groningen
Updated
PSV Eindhoven won: PSV Eindhoven 5-1 Groningen in the Eredivisie (Round 3) on Sun, 23 Aug 2026 at Philips Stadion, Eindhoven. PSV Eindhoven goals: Thijmen Blokzijl 11' (og), Ivan Perisic 35', Ricardo Pepi 45'+3 (pen), Ivan Perisic 53', Sergiño Dest 56'. Groningen goals: Brynjólfur Willumsson 9'. Expected goals: 4.40-1.09. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Ivan Perisic (9.3).
Match report
PSV Eindhoven rout Groningen 5-1
PSV Eindhoven came from behind to beat Groningen 5-1 at Philips Stadion on Sunday 23 August in Eredivisie.
Brynjólfur Willumsson put Groningen ahead on 9' (0-1), an own goal by Thijmen Blokzijl levelled for PSV Eindhoven on 11' (1-1), Ivan Perisic restored PSV Eindhoven's lead on 35' (2-1), Ricardo Pepi made it 3-1 from the penalty spot on 45+3', Ivan Perisic made it 4-1 on 53' and Sergiño Dest made it 5-1 on 56'.
PSV Eindhoven had 62% of the ball, shots were 24-7 (12-4 on target) and expected goals finished 4.40-1.09. PSV Eindhoven were the better side on chances, too.
Ivan Perisic (PSV Eindhoven) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 34,800. Referee: Allard Lindhout.
Match stats
| PSV Eindhoven | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.40 | 1.09 |
| Total shots | 24 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 59 | 14 |
| Big chances | 9 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 517 (92%) | 286 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 9 | 4 |
| Total shots | 24 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 19 | 7 |
Lineups
PSV Eindhoven (4-3-3): Matej Kovár, Sergiño Dest, Armando Obispo, Ryan Flamingo, Mauro Júnior, Guus Til, Kodai Sano, Noah Fernandez, Ivan Perisic, Ricardo Pepi, Ruben van Bommel
Groningen (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen, Jorg Schreuders, Thijmen Blokzijl, Márk Csinger, Wouter Prins, Tika de Jonge, Tygo Land, David van der Werff, Thom van Bergen, Pelle Clement, Brynjólfur Willumsson
Key events
- 9' · Goal · Brynjólfur Willumsson (Groningen)
- 11' · Goal · Thijmen Blokzijl (PSV Eindhoven)
- 21' · Yellow card · Ruben van Bommel (PSV Eindhoven)
- 35' · Goal · Ivan Perisic (PSV Eindhoven)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Márk Csinger (Groningen)
- 45'+3 · Goal · Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven)
- 46' · Substitution · Marco Rente for Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)
- 53' · Goal · Ivan Perisic (PSV Eindhoven)
- 54' · Substitution · Nikolas Brandis for Marco Rente (Groningen)
- 56' · Goal · Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven)
- 67' · Substitution · Elvis van der Laan for Brynjólfur Willumsson (Groningen)
- 67' · Substitution · Jacob Ondrejka for David van der Werff (Groningen)
- 68' · Substitution · Paul Wanner for Noah Fernandez (PSV Eindhoven)
- 68' · Substitution · Amir Bouhamdi for Ruben van Bommel (PSV Eindhoven)
- 76' · Substitution · Dennis Man for Ivan Perisic (PSV Eindhoven)
- 76' · Substitution · Filip Kostic for Mauro Júnior (PSV Eindhoven)
- 85' · Substitution · Travis Hernes for Tika de Jonge (Groningen)
- 85' · Substitution · Lutsharel Geertruida for Armando Obispo (PSV Eindhoven)
All-time head-to-head
61 league meetings since 1993: PSV Eindhoven 41, draws 12, Groningen 8.
Questions
Who won PSV Eindhoven vs Groningen?
PSV Eindhoven won, 5-1 (Eredivisie) on Sun, 23 Aug 2026.
When and where is PSV Eindhoven vs Groningen?
Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 12:30 UTC at Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Eredivisie.
What is the head-to-head record between PSV Eindhoven and Groningen?
In 61 league meetings since 1993: PSV Eindhoven 41 wins, 12 draws, Groningen 8 wins (goals 147-53).