Match report

PSV Eindhoven Defeats Fortuna Sittard 5-2 in Eredivisie Clash

PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
5–2
FT
Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard
Oct 31, 2025

PSV Eindhoven put in a dominant performance to defeat Fortuna Sittard 5–2 at De Kuip, showcasing their superior attacking prowess. Forward Ismail Saibari was the star of the show with two early goals, while other key contributors were Dodi Man and Ricardo Pepi. Despite conceding twice late in the game, PSV maintained control to secure a crucial win in the Eredivisie standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: PSV Eindhoven 5–2 Fortuna Sittard
  • • Ismail Saibari scored two goals at minutes 17 and 28
  • • Dodi Man added a third goal for PSV in the first half
  • • Ricardo Pepi made it 4-0 with a goal in the second half
  • • Ghislain Til sealed the win with a late fifth goal

Lineups

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 32 M. Kovar (G)
  • 8 S. Dest (D)
  • 22 J. Schouten (D)
  • 3 Y. Gasiorowski (D)
  • 2 A. Salah-Eddine (D)
  • 17 Mauro Junior (M)
  • 23 J. Veerman (M)
  • 27 D. Man (M)
  • 34 I. Saibari (M)
  • 5 I. Perisic (M)
  • 20 G. Til (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Olij
  • 24 N. Schiks
  • 4 A. Obispo
  • 6 R. Flamingo
  • 25 K. Sildillia
  • 39 A. Nagalo
  • 10 P. Wanner
  • 9 R. Pepi
  • 11 C. Driouech
  • 19 E. Bajraktarevic
  • 21 M. Boadu

Fortuna Sittard

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Branderhorst (G)
  • 12 I. Pinto (D)
  • 4 S. Adewoye (D)
  • 44 I. Marquez (D)
  • 8 J. Dahlhaus (D)
  • 23 P. Brittijn (M)
  • 80 R. Fosso (M)
  • 17 J. Lonwijk (M)
  • 52 M. Ihattaren (F)
  • 11 M. Aiko (F)
  • 18 D. Limnios (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Koopmans
  • 25 N. Martens
  • 28 J. Hubner
  • 26 H. Mendes
  • 46 M. Gbemou
  • 21 M. Kerkez
  • 77 L. Tunjic
  • 19 P. Gladon
  • 7 K. Peterson
  • 9 K. Sierhuis

Timeline

  1. PSV Eindhoven
    17' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Saibari · Assist: D. Man
  2. PSV Eindhoven
    28' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Saibari · Assist: Mauro Junior
  3. PSV Eindhoven
    45' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Man · Assist: Joey Veerman
  4. PSV Eindhoven
    46' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Salah-Eddine · On: R. Flamingo
  5. Fortuna Sittard
    55' Fortuna Sittard Var · Penalty cancelled
    M. Ihattaren
  6. Fortuna Sittard
    60' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    P. Brittijn

    Foul

  7. PSV Eindhoven
    60' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mauro Junior · On: R. Pepi
  8. PSV Eindhoven
    61' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Schouten · On: Kiliann Sildillia
  9. PSV Eindhoven
    61' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ivan Perišić · On: C. Driouech
  10. Fortuna Sittard
    66' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    S. Adewoye

    Foul

  11. Fortuna Sittard
    68' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Lonwijk · Assist: M. Ihattaren
  12. Fortuna Sittard
    76' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Brittijn · On: Justin Hubner
  13. Fortuna Sittard
    76' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Lonwijk · On: P. Gladon
  14. Fortuna Sittard
    76' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Limnios · On: K. Peterson
  15. PSV Eindhoven
    77' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Man · On: E. Bajraktarevic
  16. Fortuna Sittard
    77' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Aiko · On: K. Sierhuis
  17. Fortuna Sittard
    79' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    Justin Hubner

    Foul

  18. Fortuna Sittard
    80' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    I. Pinto

    Argument

  19. PSV Eindhoven
    82' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Pepi · Assist: R. Flamingo
  20. Fortuna Sittard
    84' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Ihattaren · On: L. Tunjic
  21. Fortuna Sittard
    89' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Sierhuis · Assist: I. Pinto
  22. PSV Eindhoven
    90' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Til · Assist: Joey Veerman

Match Stats

Stat PSV Eindhoven Fortuna Sittard
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 89% 82%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 10
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 625 377
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 2.20 0.73
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented -2 -2
Accurate Passes 557 309
Shots Inside Box 15 6
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PSV Eindhoven took an early lead with two goals from Ismail Saibari within 10 minutes, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ Despite a VAR incident that cancelled a penalty for Fortuna Sittard, PSV maintained control and extended their lead to 4-0 through further goals by Dodi Man and Ricardo Pepi.
  • ▸ Fortuna Sittard tried to stage a late comeback with two quick goals from Jorik Lonwijk and Koen Sierhuis, but it was too little, too late as PSV sealed the win with a final goal by Ghislain Til.