AZ W vs PSV/Eindhoven W - Eredivisie Women

The Eredivisie Women returns to the home ground on September 13, 2026, where AZ W and PSV/Eindhoven W will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. He is expected to miss the Community Shield game against Arsenal and the opening Premier League fixture of the season as a result.

The standings paint a clear picture: AZ W in 2nd, PSV/Eindhoven W in 4th, and both keen to climb. The hosts have been in fine fettle of late, their recent run of WWWWW underlining a campaign win rate of 100%. PSV/Eindhoven W travel in decent nick, LWDWW in their last five and a win rate of 50% this season. Where AZ W have leaned on defensive discipline, PSV/Eindhoven W have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Following a two-year stint in Seattle, Ogwumike continues to produce elite numbers in her 2026 campaign, averaging 16.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for the Sparks.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. AZ W will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while PSV/Eindhoven W must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. City also want to continue improving their attack, with a top left-winger still in the offing too.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. They were decent at the back, not bad up front - especially when Harry Kane and Dejan Kulusevski were there - but never had a dominant midfielder.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Given the balance of the numbers, AZ W should have enough to edge it — a 4-3 victory looks the most likely outcome. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Eredivisie Women standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.