PSV can hold an opponent in its half and recycle a clearance into another attack. Club Brugge have a quick first pass that can release their forwards into the space behind that pressure. Recent matches show PSV creating territory without always turning it into a second clean finish. The next touch after a blocked shot or corner will shape this contest.
PSV's Til, Dest and Perisic can make repeated deliveries, and Pepi has returned as a later box receiver after playing substitute minutes against Willem II. Schouten remains out, though Sano and Mauro started that match and can carry the first pass. Brugge's Vanaken and Potts played full roles at Inter, with Forbs' speed and Tresoldi's reception giving the visitors an immediate route out. Ordoñez has already missed several Brugge games, and Mechele with Spileers played as the current central pair against Waregem.
I expect PSV to press and Brugge to attack the space left by the advanced fullbacks, using the following ball as well as the first counter. The Forbs and Tresoldi connection has produced real contacts against strong opposition. That's why I'm siding with Club Brugge to take something from PSV.
