PSV vs Sparta Rotterdam

PSV sit second in the Eredivisie, two points off leaders AZ Alkmaar after four rounds, and will be eager to keep pace before a tougher run of fixtures later this month. Sparta Rotterdam arrive down in 12th, still searching for consistency, and know a positive result at Philips Stadion would be a timely lift. PSV have been rampant in attack, thrashing FC Utrecht 6-1 and FC Groningen 5-1 either side of a 2-2 draw with Fortuna Sittard, with Sergiño Dest rated PSV's standout performer and Guus Til, Ivan Perisic and Ruben van Bommel sharing the goals. Sparta have blown hot and cold, drawing with Utrecht and PEC Zwolle around losses to Feyenoord and Excelsior, with Milan Zonneveld their top scorer. History overwhelmingly favours the hosts, who beat Sparta 2-0 last time out and have lost just once to them in their last 32 meetings. Our prediction: 3-1