FC Eindhoven
Jan Poortvliet is expected to retain an unchanged starting lineup despite last weekend's 1-0 home defeat against Vitesse. FC Eindhoven created several opportunities but failed to beat goalkeeper Connor van den Berg. A free kick from Naoufal Bannis shortly before half-time ultimately decided the match. Eindhoven have now suffered two consecutive defeats without scoring, having also lost 3-0 against Almere City in their previous league fixture.
Vicente Besuijen and Antonio Baždarić both made their first starts for the club against Vitesse and are expected to feature again on Friday. Besuijen was substituted after an hour, while Baždarić completed the full match. The Croatian replaced the injured Kevin van Veen last weekend and is likely to be given another opportunity by Poortvliet. Siegert Baartmans and Rayan Buifrahi are also expected to continue in attack. Improving their finishing will be a priority for Eindhoven after failing to convert their chances in either of their last two matches.