Match report

PSV Eindhoven Defeats Groningen 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Groningen
Groningen
1–2
FT
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
Feb 8, 2026

PSV Eindhoven staged a remarkable comeback against Groningen, securing a crucial 2-1 win in their Eredivisie encounter. Y. Taha gave Groningen an early lead but I. Saibari and D. Man's second-half goals ensured PSV took all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Y. Taha (Groningen) scored in the 17th minute to open the scoring.
  • • I. Saibari equalized for PSV Eindhoven with a goal in the 65th minute.
  • • D. Man's decisive strike came in the 76th minute, sealing the win for PSV Eindhoven.
  • • T. Land (Groningen) and P. Wanner (PSV Eindhoven) received yellow cards.

Lineups

Groningen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Vaessen (G)
  • 16 T. Mercera (D)
  • 5 M. Rente (D)
  • 3 T. Blokzijl (D)
  • 2 W. Prins (D)
  • 17 D. van der Werff (M)
  • 6 S. Resink (M)
  • 18 T. Land (M)
  • 14 J. Schreuders (M)
  • 10 Y. Taha (F)
  • 26 T. van Bergen (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 L. Stubljar
  • 21 H. Jurjus
  • 7 T. Hernes
  • 9 B. Willumsson
  • 15 E. van der Laan
  • 19 O. Zawada
  • 22 S. Bouland
  • 27 R. Mendes
  • 34 R. Metu
  • 48 R. Kelder
  • 69 M. Hoekstra

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 24 N. Schiks (G)
  • 8 S. Dest (D)
  • 22 J. Schouten (D)
  • 4 A. Obispo (D)
  • 17 Mauro Junior (D)
  • 19 E. Bajraktarevic (M)
  • 10 P. Wanner (M)
  • 23 J. Veerman (M)
  • 5 I. Perisic (M)
  • 20 G. Til (F)
  • 34 I. Saibari (F)

Substitutes

  • 51 T. Smolenaars
  • 2 A. Salah-Eddine
  • 3 Y. Gasiorowski
  • 6 R. Flamingo
  • 25 K. Sildillia
  • 31 N. Fernandez
  • 11 C. Driouech
  • 21 M. Boadu
  • 27 D. Man

Timeline

  1. Groningen
    17' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Taha
  2. Groningen
    47' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    T. Land

    Foul

  3. PSV Eindhoven
    59' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    P. Wanner

    Foul

  4. PSV Eindhoven
    59' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Obispo · On: Yarek Gasiorowski
  5. PSV Eindhoven
    59' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Bajraktarevic · On: D. Man
  6. PSV Eindhoven
    65' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Saibari · Assist: Mauro Junior
  7. PSV Eindhoven
    76' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Man
  8. PSV Eindhoven
    77' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Schouten · On: R. Flamingo
  9. Groningen
    78' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Prins · On: B. Willumsson
  10. Groningen
    79' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Taha · On: O. Zawada
  11. Groningen
    87' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Land · On: T. Hernes
  12. Groningen
    87' Groningen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. van der Werff · On: R. Metu

Match Stats

Stat Groningen PSV Eindhoven
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 72% 86%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 15
Corners 6 11
Total Passes 318 561
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 0 6
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 0.89 2.74
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 229 483
Shots Inside Box 8 12
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 0 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Y. Taha's early goal gave Groningen a surprise lead, but PSV responded with two goals in the second half to take control.
  • ▸ I. Saibari’s equalizer at 65 minutes restored parity and boosted PSV’s morale leading into the latter stages of the match.