Feyenoord vs Willem II Match Analysis & Prediction
10/08/2024 5:30 pm
Looking to go one better than a runners-up finish last time out, Feyenoord will kick off their 2024-25 Eredivisie campaign on Saturday evening when they host Willem II at Stadion Feijenoord.
Feyenoord spent the majority of the 2023-24 Eredivisie season in pursuit of PSV Eindhoven at the top but ultimately had to relinquish their domestic title with two league matches left to play.
Coached by current Liverpool manager Arne Slot, Feyenoord fell seven points adrift of their successors, although it was not a lack of trying as they collected their highest-ever points tally with 84.
Feyenoord ended last season unbeaten in 14 straight matches across all competitions, winning each of their last seven league matches either side of a 1-0 victory over NEC Nijmegen in the KNVB Beker final.
The cup victory saw them set up a Johan Cruyff Shield tie against PSV on Sunday, when new manager Brian Priske made a positive start to life by securing a penalty-shootout win after a thrilling 4-4 draw in regulation time.
Meanwhile, Willem II were beaten in the promotion playoffs two seasons ago but recovered superbly to secure the Eerste Divisie title last time out, fending off the challenge of Groningen.
Despite winning just one of their final four matches, Peter Maes’ side finished four points clear at the top to confirm a return to the top flight following a two-year absence.
A trip to Rotterdam this weekend certainly represents a tough reintroduction back to life in the Eredivisie, and Willem II will need to rise to the occasion if they are to come away with a positive result.
Feyenoord vs. Willem II Head to head
In the previous 56 meetings between these two teams, Feyenoord have claimed 38 victories while Willem II have won 10, and they have drawn in eight. Willem II have scored 53 goals and conceded 131 in the process.
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08/03/2020Feyenoord2Willem II0Eredivisie
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04/10/2020Willem II1Feyenoord4Eredivisie
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14/02/2021Feyenoord5Willem II0Eredivisie
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15/08/2021Willem II0Feyenoord4Eredivisie
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02/04/2022Feyenoord2Willem II0Eredivisie
Feyenoord Team News
Quilindschy Hartman misses out for Feyenoord through a knee injury, while fellow defender Gijs Smal is ruled out with a calf problem.
Austria international Gernot Trauner suffered a muscle injury during the European Championships and will not feature for the hosts here.
Feyenoord's Last 5 Matches
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06/07/2024Dordrecht0Feyenoord4Club Friendlies
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13/07/2024Feyenoord3Genk1Club Friendlies
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28/07/2024Benfica5Feyenoord0Club Friendlies
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31/07/2024Feyenoord1Monaco3Club Friendlies
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04/08/2024PSV4Feyenoord4 PSuper Cup
Willem II Team News
Erik Schouten missed pre-season for Willem II through injury, and the 32-year-old is still facing an extended spell on the sidelines.
Niels van Berkel will also sit out Saturday’s contest for the visitors as he awaits his first appearance since December, having been ruled out with a knee problem.
Willem II's Last 5 Matches
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10/05/2024Willem II3Telstar2Eerste Divisie
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13/07/2024Dordrecht4Willem II4Club Friendlies
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24/07/2024Willem II6Patro Eisden2Club Friendlies
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27/07/2024Willem II2Sparta Rotterdam4Club Friendlies
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03/08/2024Bristol City0Willem II0Club Friendlies
Feyenoord vs. Willem II: Odds and Predictions
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