Feyenoord vs Excelsior prediction: NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie betting tips on match 2024-05-18 12:30.
[p]The time has come for the final act of a very successful period of service for Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot. The Eredivisie’s worst kept secret was recently confirmed – his imminent move to Liverpool – and he can now look back on an outstanding season with the KNVB Cup win and a Champions League group stage ticket as his two crowning achievements. Although the Rotterdam club are not national champions, a draw here would see them match their points haul of 82 from their title-winning 2022/23 season.[/p]
[p]Feyenoord would finish on 84 points with a victory here, which is only one off the club record of 1972/73 when converting their record into three points for a win. They picked up their sixth consecutive win last weekend, but conceded multiple goals for the first time in a long time (W 3-2) when visiting NEC. The club for which Justin Bijlow has appeared for in the last three rounds had kept their goal clean in five of their six prior games.[/p]
[p]The home side’s situation could hardly be more in contrast to that of opponent Excelsior, who needs a good result and a bit of luck to complete a great escape on the final matchday. They’re equal on points with RKC Waalwijk and that club will be hoping for a PSV championship hangover when they visit the new kings of the Eredivisie. If Excelsior and RKC both win, it’s even possible albeit unlikely that Heracles could finish in 16th – the promotion-relegation play-off place.[/p]
[p]Excelsior has been far from consistent this entire season and in recent weeks their results have been reflective of that. Marinus Dijkhuizen’s side won two of their last four league matches with 4-0 margins, but lost eight of their last nine fixtures away from home. One thing has remained steady: their last 28 matches across all competitions saw at least two total goals scored, so there has been no shortage of entertainment along the way.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Look out if Santiago Giménez makes a return to the side, after he notched up five goals from his last two games against Excelsior. His recent replacement, Ayase Ueda, also scored in each of his last three matches. Couhaib Driouech, who was linked to Feyenoord last winter, was directly involved in three goals last round.[/p]
[p]Hot streak: Feyenoord won their last six home matches against Excelsior by a margin of at least three goals.[/p]