Feyenoord vs Almere City prediction: NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie betting tips on match 2023-08-26 12:30.
After two disappointing draws, if Feyenoord cannot take full advantage of a home game against newly promoted minnows Almere City FC, neutral viewers are going to be in for a treat. The absence of Orkun Kökçü has become evident in their first outings of the new season, in which the midfield has been far from convincing. Last week it was 17-year-old Leo Sauer who helped Feyenoord take one point on his official debut in extremis.
The champions are expected to have a bit more activity left on the transfer market, with Czech player Ondřej Lingr arriving in Rotterdam this week and Luka Ivanušec also appears to be signing on imminently. Feyenoord are the only Dutch club active in Europe that do not have to play qualifying matches this week and are therefore the only one in action in league football this league, which could be an ideal opportunity for Arne Slot’s team to build up some confidence and momentum ahead of the UEFA Champions League group stage.
It appears that Almere are going to need some time to get used to the highest level of football. Their first game was lost at home to Twente by a hefty margin (4-1) whilst Fortuna Sittard turned out to be too good for them last weekend (2-1). French youth international Yoann Cathline was added to the squad this week to increase their offensive options, but all in all, Almere are going through a very quiet transfer period for a club that needs experienced top-flight talent.
The starting XI last week consisted of eight players who took part in the second-tier Eerste Divisie last season. Jeredy Hilterman was their club’s top scorer in that season, but during the week it was announced that he will be loaned out to Willem II. Leading the way in terms of experience are wingers Anthony Limbombe and Rajiv van La Parra, both of whom have ample Eredivisie gametime.
Players to watch: Santiago Giménez continues to go from strength to strength in this competition, scoring goals in nine of his last 12 Eredivisie games. Meanwhile, Almere acquisition Thomas Robinet opened his account for his new club last week.
Hot stat: Feyenoord have not opened the scoring in any of their last four Eredivisie games.