PSV vs FC Groningen: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 23 August

What to know

PSV host FC Groningen in round 3 of the Eredivisie on Sunday 23 August 2026. Kickoff is at 15:30 Mecca time at Philips Stadion, Eindhoven. PSV are #6 in the table and FC Groningen are #2. The match is on TV in 5 countries, on channels including Play Sports, Play Sports 4, Cytavision on the Go, Cablenet TV Go, Cablenet Sports 3.

The table says one thing, the predictions another: PSV are the favourites.
FC Groningen go into this one with 9 players out.

Which channel shows PSV vs FC Groningen?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 5 countries

Match prediction

56%

22%

23%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

PSV

FC Groningen

Lineups

Match stats

10

Fouls

4

5

Goals

1

2

Saves

7

563

Passes

354

2

Assists

1

92

Attacks

58

9

Corners

4

14

Tackles

14

0

Injuries

1

15

Throwins

13

57

Ball Safe

69

39

Duels Won

32

1

Penalties

0

3

Free Kicks

9

Who is out: PSV and FC Groningen

PSV

Sami OuaissaHamstring Injury
Adamo NagaloUnknown Injury
Sam LammersMinor Knock
Alassane PléaUnknown Injury
Kiliann SildilliaSurgery, until 1 Jan
Mikkel Bro Hansen No Eligibility, until 28 Jan
Adamo NagaloNo Eligibility, until 28 Jan
Jerdy Schouten Cruciate Ligament Tear, until 1 May

FC Groningen

Wouter PrinsUnknown Injury
Elvis van der LaanUnknown Injury
Nikolas BrandisUnknown Injury
Travis HernesUnknown Injury
Tyrique MerceraUnknown Injury
Ryan MetuUnknown Injury
Stije Resink Cruciate Ligament Injury, until 1 Jan
Malcolm Jeng Achilles tendon rupture, until 1 May
Rijk JanseCruciate Ligament Tear, until 1 Jul

Stadium: Philips Stadion

CityEindhoven

Capacity36,500

SurfaceGrass

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Table: Eredivisie

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	AZ Alkmaar	7	6	1	0	+12	19
2	Feyenoord	7	5	2	0	+18	17
3	PSV	7	5	1	1	+14	16
4	FC Twente	7	5	1	1	+8	16
5	Ajax	7	4	2	1	+12	14
6	Fortuna Sittard	7	4	1	2	-1	13
7	Excelsior	7	3	2	2	+6	11
8	FC Groningen	7	3	2	2	+2	11
9	Go Ahead Eagles	7	2	4	1	+2	10
10	SC Heerenveen	7	2	3	2	+2	9
11	NEC Nijmegen	7	2	2	3	-1	8
12	Sparta Rotterdam	7	1	2	4	-7	5
13	Telstar	7	1	2	4	-7	5
14	SC Cambuur	7	1	2	4	-9	5
15	FC Utrecht	7	1	2	4	-13	5
16	PEC Zwolle	7	1	1	5	-14	4
17	ADO Den Haag	7	0	2	5	-10	2
18	Willem II	7	0	2	5	-14	2

Questions and answers

What time does PSV vs FC Groningen kick off?

PSV vs FC Groningen kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 15:30 Mecca time (12:30 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing PSV vs FC Groningen?

The match is on TV in 5 countries. Channels include Play Sports, Play Sports 4, Cytavision on the Go, Cablenet TV Go, Cablenet Sports 3, ESPN. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is PSV vs FC Groningen being played?

At Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, which holds 36,500 people.

Who is expected to win, PSV or FC Groningen?

PSV 56%, draw 22%, FC Groningen 23%.

How can I watch PSV vs FC Groningen if it isn't shown in my country?

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