In the Dutch Eredivisie, NEC has been on an impressive run lately, with only one defeat in their last five games. Although they lost to the league leaders Ajax in that stretch, they put in a strong performance and kept the scoreline close. NEC has a solid defense, conceding only one goal more than Ajax, which is a great achievement in itself. Moreover, NEC has been particularly strong on their home turf, losing only once in their last 13 games. Their only defeat at home was against Twente in the first round, after which they improved drastically. With a 4-point gap to the European spots, NEC has a chance to push for a place in continental competition if they continue their form. On the other hand, PSV has been facing some issues lately, particularly after the departure of their best player, Gakpo. They have been struggling to replicate the same level of football that they were playing earlier in the season. With 8 points less than the first place, it seems unlikely that PSV will be able to close the gap and challenge for the title. PSV has a strong home record, with an impressive goal difference of 42-10 after 13 games. But, they have been struggling away from home, conceding 21 goals in just 13 games. Today, they face NEC, who are fantastic on their home field, making it difficult to expect a 2-goal victory for PSV. Considering NEC's recent form, it would be unwise to overlook them. To sum up, NEC has been performing exceptionally well in recent games, and their strong defense and home record make them a formidable opponent for any team. On the other hand, PSV has been struggling to replicate their early-season form, particularly away from home. Therefore, it will be interesting to see how today's game between the two teams unfolds, with NEC likely to put up a tough challenge for PSV.