Bitesize Prediction: PSV vs Feyenoord – 05/02/24
In what is a heavyweight KNVB Beker showdown on Wednesday evening, PSV will welcome Feyenoord to the Philips Stadion.
Starting with the hosts, while PSV might have been left frustrated last weekend as they eventually had to settle for a dramatic 3-3 stalemate against Nijmegen, Peter Bosz’s side are sat in the driving seat to defend their Eredivisie crown in 2025. Currently holding a two-point buffer at the top of the table, the Lighbulbs have continued to receive a string of plaudits. Collecting a famous scalp last week as they claimed a 3-2 victory against Premier League giants Liverpool, PSV have collected 10 points from their previous four appearances across all competitions. Extending on their KNVB Beker adventure on January 14th as they secured a remarkable 5-4 win against Excelsior, Bosz’s side have continued to shine with their free-scoring performances in the final third. In fact, the Dutch heavyweights have notched at least a pair of goals in eight of their previous nine showdowns across all fronts. However, it should be highlighted, PSV have seen all of their last seven consecutive matchups finish with both teams finding the net.
As for the visitors, while Feyenoord might have collected a famous 3-0 romp against German giants Bayern Munich on January 22nd, Brian Priske’s side have struggled to find any kind of stability. Falling to a 2-1 loss at the hands of arch-rivals Ajax last weekend, the Rotterdam-based outfit have won just a pair of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Coming under real scrutiny last week as they slumped to a 6-1 drumming against French outfit Lille, Wednesday’s guests have also shown their own defensive issues. Marking their return from Holland’s festive break with another 3-1 defeat at home against Utrecht, Feyenoord have recorded just a sole clean sheet from any of their previous 13 consecutive matchups across all formats. It should also be highlighted, Priske’s camp have conceded eight goals in their last two showdowns away from De Kuip. In a showdown between two Dutch icons in midweek, we are expecting what could be an enjoyable KNVB Beker battle.
