Sparks will fly as two Rotterdam-based sides battle for supremacy in the second round of the Eredivisie at Stadion Woudestein on Saturday, 16 August 2025.
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Excelsior vs Feyenoord predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- Three of the last four encounters between these local rivals went above the 3.5-goal threshold.
- Feyenoord have won four consecutive clashes with Excelsior.
- Eight of Feyenoord's last nine matches produced less than 11 corners.
Correct score prediction: Excelsior 1-3 Feyenoord
Excelsior marked their return to the Dutch top flight after a one-year absence with a humiliating 5-0 defeat at NEC Nijmegen last weekend. They are up against a Feyenoord side that has beaten them in four consecutive meetings.
On the other hand, Feyenoord have won three of their last four games, including a 2-0 victory over NEC Nijmegen in their Eredivisie opener last weekend. They should be able to extend their winning streak against Excelsior on Saturday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Feyenoord are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Feyenoord are the expected winners at 1/2 (1.50). Teams with these odds generally have a 66.7% probability of winning.
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We have also established that at least four goals were scored in three of the last four skirmishes between these outfits. On that note, over 3.5 total goals has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Feyenoord?
Excelsior are currently on a four-game losing streak against Feyenoord and have lost 17 of the last 19 meetings between these sides, stretching back to December 2010.
Netherlands Eredivisie 19/05/24
Feyenoord
Excelsior
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/11/23
Excelsior
Feyenoord
Netherlands Eredivisie 07/05/23
Excelsior
Feyenoord
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/11/22
Feyenoord
Excelsior
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/02/19
Excelsior
Feyenoord
Excelsior preview: Van Gassel questionable
Goalkeeper Stijn van Gassel sustained an injury in the opening weekend of the season, as Excelsior lost 5-0 to his former team, NEC Nijmegen. The shot-stopper now faces a race to be fit ahead of this game. However, Tijmen Holla will take his place in goal should Van Gassel fail to recover in time.
Following that crushing defeat, Excelsior will look to bounce back, but considering the opponents they are facing this weekend, it could be easier said than done.
Coach Ruben den Uil will most likely stick with the 4-2-3-1 strategy from last time out, with Mike van Duinen expected to lead the line.
Predicted lineup: Holla (GK), Zagre, Henderiks, Widell, Bronkhorst, Carlen, Middendorp, De Regt, Naujoks, Fernandes & Duinen.
Netherlands Eerste Divisie 09/05/25
L
AZ Reserves
2
Excelsior
1
Netherlands Eerste Divisie 02/05/25
W
PSV Reserves
0
Excelsior
5
Netherlands Eerste Divisie 27/04/25
W
FC Emmen
0
Excelsior
2
Netherlands Eerste Divisie 20/04/25
W
FC Volendam
1
Excelsior
4
Netherlands Eerste Divisie 11/04/25
W
Top Oss
0
Excelsior
2
Feyenoord preview: Plagued by injuries
Feyenoord were eliminated in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League earlier this week after suffering a disappointing 5-2 defeat at Fenerbahce.
De Stadionclub won their opening league game against NAC Breda and will aim to mark their first game on the road with a victory, with Robin van Persie likely to stick with his strongest XI.
However, Feyenoord will be without a lot of players due to injuries, including Chris-Kevin Nadje (foot), Shiloh ‘t Zand (knee), Jacob Moder (undisclosed), Thomas Beelen (broken leg), Gernot Trauner (Achilles tendon), Jeyland Mitchell (muscle), Antef Tsoungui (ACL) and Mannou Berger.
Predicted lineup: Wellenreuther (GK), Read, Ahmedhodzic, Watanabe, Lotomba, Targhalline, Valente, Moussa, Steijn, Diarra & Ueda.
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
PSV
3
Feyenoord
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
W
Heracles
1
Feyenoord
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25
W
PEC Zwolle
0
Feyenoord
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
W
Fortuna Sittard
0
Feyenoord
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
W
AZ
0
Feyenoord
1
Player to watch: Tsuyoshi Watanabe
Tsuyoshi Watanabe put in an impressive performance earlier this week, scoring a brace in Feyenoord's 5-2 defeat at Fenerbahce. The Japanese defender was directly involved in three goals in five appearances since he joined Feyenoord from Gent about three weeks ago. It will be interesting to see how he performs this weekend.