The top of the Eredivisie could get very interesting in the second half of the season as teams fight it out for European places. Two of the league’s top three, Feyenoord and FC Twente, go head-to-head at De Kuip on Sunday afternoon.
Pair in battle for the second Champions League spotThe two teams kick off this game second and third, respectively in the table. Second-place Feyenoord may not have given up the title yet, but the team from Rotterdam are ten points adrift of league leaders PSV Eindhoven.
A second-place finish and an automatic place in the Champions League for next season may be a more realistic target for the reigning champions.
However, third-place Twente will feel they can still bridge the five-point gap with the Rotterdammers.
Feyenoord is in the better form of the two teamsThe home team head into this game as favourites to come out on top, as their recent form has been slightly better than their opponents.
Arne Slot’s team is four Eredivisie games unbeaten, having recorded three wins and a draw.
Twente have not been in terrible league form in recent months. However, they have suffered back-to-back defeats in all competitions while having also won just one of their last four competitive games.
It could be an exciting encounterThis game promises goals, as both team's games have been high-scoring of late in the Eredivisie.
Feyenoord’s last six matches in the Dutch top flight have produced over 2.5 goals. Meanwhile, there have been over 2.5 goals scored in six of Twente’s previous seven games in the Eredivisie.
Strong on home soilFeyenoord have been excellent on home soil in the Eredivisie of late in the Dutch top-flight, winning six of their previous eight home games.
What am I backing?This could be a vital game in the fight for the second European spot and maybe even the title if PSV slips up. The bet I am backing is the home win, as I believe that Feyenoord may shade this encounter.
