Feyenoord vs Vitesse Prediction: Defending Champions Won't Deprive Us An Entertaining Game

Feyenoord will welcome Vitesse to De Kuip in the ninth round of the Eredivisie.

Despite boasting a superior head-to-head record against Vitesse, Feyenoord have only won one of their last eight matches in this fixture and will be hoping for a more improved showing this time around in front of their fans.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Feyenoord vs. Vitesse, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Feyenoord

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After suffering a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid on the second match day of the Champions League group stage campaign, Feyenoord managed to dust themselves off with a convincing 2-0 win over PEC Zwolle in the league, courtesy of a Santiago Giménez brace.

De club aan de Maas is one of the three teams yet to suffer defeat in eight matches, with PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar making the list. Out of eight matches played in the Eredivisie, they have won six and drawn two. It's also worth noting that they are currently on a six-match winning streak, scoring a whopping 26 goals.

Despite maintaining a four-match unbeaten run at De Kuip, recording three wins and a solitary goalless draw against Fortuna Sittard, they find themselves locked in a battle of wits against an opposing side that has outsmarted them in two consecutive home matches, losing by a 1-0 score line, and not only that, but they have run into a brick wall that sees them without a win in three matches. However, their impressive form in the season so far could see them turn their fortunes for the better in this one.

They currently occupy fourth place with 20 points, seven points ahead of fifth-placed Excelsior and sixth-placed Go Ahead Eagles, while four points separate them from first-placed PSV Eindhoven.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

T. Wellenreuther; Q. Hartman, D. Hancko, L. Geertruida, B. Nieuwkoop; Q. Timber, M. Wieffer; I. Paixao, C. Stengs, Y. Minteh; S. Gimenez

Vitesse

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After a narrow 3-1 win on the road against NEC Nijmegen in the Gelderland Derby, Vitesse failed to make it two wins in a row when they welcomed Excelsior to the GelreDome stadium, opting for a goalless draw to score themselves a point.

Vitesse have been in a slump in the Eredivisie, winning one of their seven matches alongside five losses and a draw. Their lack of cutting edge in front of goal has caused them to fail to score in five of those matches, an aspect that will need some improvement moving forward.

Two of their wins this season have been recorded on the road, and they will hope to add to the tally with a third win. Their last match was a 3-1 win against NEC Nijmegen, which halted a two-match losing run after picking up successive 1-0 defeats against Sparta Rotterdam and FC Twente.

They currently occupy 11th place with 7 points in the standings with three other teams and are three points behind a ninth-place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

E. Room; C. Arcus, A. Oroz, R. Hendriks, M. Pinto; M. van Ginkel, M. Meulensteen, K. Kozlowski; M. Manhoef, S. Hamulic, G. de Regt

Match Facts

• Feyenoord are winless in their last three home matches when playing against Vitesse.
• Vitesse is currently on a two-match winning streak when playing away against Feyenoord.
• Feyenoord averages 3.75 goals per game when playing at home, and Vitesse averages 1.25 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 63 meetings, Feyenoord have won 30 times, Vitesse have won 13 times, and there have been 20 draws, with the goal difference being 95-59 in favor of Feyenoord.

Expert Betting Tips

Feyenoord have surprisingly won one of their last eight matches in this fixture and are winless in three home matches, recording two losses and a draw.

However, despite this, they are still overwhelming favorites, with bookmakers picking up maximum points given their impressive run since the start of the season, and we expect to see them cruise to a seventh consecutive win.

Having shown some brilliance in the final third, there's no reason to put doubt in Feyenoord's name that they'll be able to turn this meeting into a high-scoring affair. However, we are inclined to think that their opponents might as well find the back of the net, though it won't be enough to avoid defeat.

• Total 1 - Over 2.5 for 1.67
• W1 & TO 3.5 for 2.07
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.05