Feyenoord Rotterdam
- Feyenoord Rotterdam are 2nd in Eredivisie 2025/2026 with 49 points from 26 games, making them one of the most consistent teams at the top end of the table.
- Head coach Robin van Persie has had a remarkable impact on the club since taking over in February 2025, immediately installing a dynamic possession-based, high-pressing style of play that suits the technical players available to him.
- Feyenoord have averaged 2.46 goals per game in Eredivisie 2025/2026 home games, scoring 32 times in 13 matches at De Kuip.
- Feyenoord are unbeaten in their last 2 home games, but have lost form recently with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5.
Excelsior
- Excelsior are on a 4-game losing streak, winning just 1 of their last 5 Eredivisie matches.
- Excelsior are 15th in Eredivisie 2025/2026 with 26 points from 26 matches.
- Head coach Ruben den Uil, who was appointed in July 2024, prefers to set his teams up to be compact in defensive blocks and transition quickly to counterattack when they regain possession.
- They’ve been better defensively with Den Uil in charge, but their recent form suggests an attacking problem.
Head-to-Head
- Feyenoord will want to control the ball and dominate the territory in front of De Kuip’s fans, while Excelsior will want to sit deep and frustrate, and hit Feyenoord on the counter.
- Feyenoord have dominated this matchup in the last 5 head-to-head games in all competitions, winning each time.
- Excelsior have won just 3, drawn 3, and lost 6 of their 12 Eredivisie away games in 2025/2026, while Feyenoord are 9-1-3 at home.
- Excelsior have averaged just 1.08 goals per away game in Eredivisie 2025/2026, scoring just 13 away goals.
Key Players
- Ayase Ueda is Feyenoord’s main goal threat this season with 19 in 24 Eredivisie 2025/2026 appearances.
- Noah Naujoks has been in excellent form for Excelsior, scoring 8 goals in 23 appearances in Eredivisie 2025/2026.
Betting Insights
- Feyenoord are favourites to win this matchup at 1.29.
- The best bet for this game seems to be Feyenoord for the win and Both Teams to Score - Yes, available at 1.73.
Prediction
Excelsior should get chances on the break, but Feyenoord should dominate for 3 points.
