Feyenoord vs NEC Nijmegen: KNVB Bekker | Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024 | Kick-off: 18:00 CET | Venue: Stadion Feijenoord (Rotterdam)
Bookmaker Ratings made these predictions below for the Feyenoord vs NEC KNVB Bekker Final.
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Both sides come into the crucial clash in good shape.
Feyenoord are undefeated in the previous 13 home fixtures across all competitions and have secured five victories on the trot. Moreover, they were unbeaten in the nine H2H meetings against NEC Nijmegen. However, 3 of their past 4 meetings have ended in draws, including a 2-2 stalemate in the league this January.
On the other hand, the visitors have been in good touch recently, with two victories in their previous 4 fixtures, finding the net 9 times. NEC Nijmegen had only one defeat in their past 6 away marches while recording three victories.
We see the hosts as slight favorites in this clash. First, they will play at De Kuip, their home ground, which is a big advantage for them.
Also, Feyenoord dominated over their opponents recently, and, considering their goalscoring form, they are expected to register a confident victory.
Prediction: Feyenoord to win
For our second prediction, we’ll go with over 2.5 goals. In eight of nine H2H matches, more than 2.5 goals were scored each match. We anticipate a close and challenging match with at least three goals.
Betting Tip: Feyenoord -1 goals handicap
Feyenoord will host NEC Nijmegen in the KNVB Bekker final this Sunday.
The Rotterdam-based club are back in the final for the first time since winning the trophy in the 2017-18 season after the 2019-20 season’s final was canceled due to the COVID-19 epidemic. NEC Nijmegen are making their first final appearance since placing second in the 1999-2000 season.
Arne Slot’s men reached the final, after beating Groningen 2:1 at home last month. Meanwhile, NEC Nijmegen also secured a 2:1 victory over Eerste Divisie side Cambuur.
Feyenoord: Wellenreuther; Geertruida, Beelen, Hancko, Hartman; Wieffer, Timber; Minteh, Stengs, Paixao; Gimenez
NEC: Cillessen, van Rooij, sandler, Verdon, Baas, Hoedemakers, Proper, Sano, Chery, Hansen, Ogawa
TV Channel: Astro