Feyenoord vs FC Volendam predictions for Thursday’s Eredivise affair at the Stadion Feijenoord. Feyenoord aims to bounce back from a significant weekend loss as they prepare to take on FC Volendam at De Kuip on Thursday. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Match Live Thursday, 7th December at 8:00 pm In:
Feyenoord vs FC Volendam Predictions
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Feyenoord vs FC Volendam: A Test of Firepower Against Fortitude
Key Stats
– Volendam’s Defensive Woes: Conceded the most goals in Eredivisie, 36 in 14 games.
– Clash of Forms: Feyenoord’s strong home form against Volendam’s dismal away record.
In the upcoming Eredivisie fixture, Feyenoord faces FC Volendam at De Kuip, a match that presents a stark contrast in form and fortunes. Arne Slot’s Feyenoord, despite a setback against PSV Eindhoven, remains a formidable force, especially at home. On the other hand, FC Volendam, under Matthias Kohler’s shaky tenure, finds themselves embroiled in a relegation battle, compounded by a series of demoralizing defeats.
Our Suggested Best Value Bet For This Match
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Best Value Bet Rationale
Feyenoord, despite their recent morale-damaging defeat to PSV, have been a formidable force at home, with a notable average of 2.9 goals per game. Their attacking prowess, led by top scorer Santiago Gimenez, indicates that they are more than capable of finding the back of the net, especially against a team with a defensive record as poor as Volendam’s. Feyenoord’s aggressive play, combined with their ability to consistently create and convert big chances, makes them a significant threat.
On the other hand, Volendam’s defensive woes have been evident throughout the season, with the team conceding the most goals in the division. However, their ability to score, especially in challenging circumstances, shouldn’t be underestimated. Despite their struggles, Volendam have managed to score 15 goals this season, and their history of finding the net in difficult situations, such as their previous encounter against Feyenoord where they led at halftime, indicates that they can contribute to the scoreline.
Given Feyenoord’s recent defensive vulnerabilities, highlighted by their loss to PSV and four defeats in seven games, and Volendam’s capability to sneak in goals, betting on both teams to score seems a logical and potentially lucrative choice. This bet encapsulates the likelihood of a game where Feyenoord’s offensive strength is met with sufficient resistance from Volendam to find a goal of their own.
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Tactical Dynamics and Team Strengths
Feyenoord’s Tactical Prowess: Feyenoord, under Slot, has developed an aggressive attacking style, averaging three goals per game. Their fluidity in the final third, combined with a solid midfield, has been a key to their success. Despite recent hiccups, they boast impressive stats with 41 goals scored and a robust average team rating of 7.20.
Their main strength lies in their ability to create big chances (4.5 per game) and capitalise on them, especially at home. Santiago Gimenez, with his remarkable goal-scoring prowess, leads the line, supported effectively by the likes of Quinten Timber and Calvin Stengs. Their ability to maintain high ball possession (59.9%) and efficient passing in the opposition half (251 accurate passes per game) underpins their dominance in matches.
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FC Volendam’s Struggles: Conversely, FC Volendam is grappling with defensive frailties, conceding the most goals (36) in the division. Their away form is particularly concerning, with no wins since their first game of 2023. The lack of cohesion in defence and a propensity to concede early in games have been their Achilles heel. Despite this, Robert Mühren and Benaissa Benamar have been bright spots, providing some resistance upfront.
Key Match Areas and Duels
The game could likely be decided in the midfield where Feyenoord’s control and fluid passing will clash with Volendam’s struggle to retain possession and create meaningful attacks. The duel between Feyenoord’s dynamic midfielder Quinten Timber and Volendam’s defensive stalwart Benamar could be pivotal in deciding the flow of the game.
Highly Opinionated Analysis
Feyenoord’s Strengths and Weaknesses: Feyenoord’s offensive strategy, orchestrated by Slot, has been their main strength. However, their recent form shows a vulnerability in maintaining consistency, especially in high-stakes matches. Their over-reliance on key players like Gimenez for goals could be exploited by strategically astute teams.
FC Volendam’s Dilemma: Kohler’s FC Volendam faces a tactical crisis, primarily in their defensive setup. Their inability to thwart attacks, especially in away games, has left them exposed. Kohler’s strategies seem ineffective in stemming the flow of goals against, which he needs to address urgently.
Our Take – Feyenoord’s Complacency vs Volendam’s Desperation: This match is more than just a game of football; it’s a battle of mentality. Feyenoord, despite being the stronger team, must guard against complacency. Volendam, fighting for survival, might just throw caution to the wind, making them unpredictable. However, Feyenoord’s quality should ultimately shine through.
Expected Lineups and Commentary
Feyenoord’s Expected Lineup: Bijlow; Geertruida, Trauner, Hancko, Hartman; Wieffer, Timber, Zerrouki; Stengs, Gimenez, Ivanusec.
FC Volendam’s Expected Lineup: Backhaus; Buur, Mbuyamba, Flint, Cox; De Haan, Mirani, Twigt; Ould-Chikh, Muhren, Booth.
Feyenoord’s lineup showcases a blend of creativity and solidity, with Timber and Stengs providing the creative spark. Volendam, with Mbuyamba and Mirani in defence, will need to be at their best to contain Feyenoord’s potent attack.
Our Predictions
- Match Outcome – Feyenoord to Win: Given Feyenoord’s home strength and Volendam’s away woes, a win for Feyenoord seems likely. Their attacking flair should prove too much for Volendam’s leaky defence.
- Correct Score Prediction – Feyenoord 4-1 FC Volendam: Considering Feyenoord’s attacking prowess and Volendam’s defensive issues, a high-scoring game is expected. Feyenoord’s ability to score multiple goals, especially at home, against a Volendam side that has shown some capacity to find the net, leads to this prediction.
- Goalscorer Prediction – Santiago Gimenez to Score: Gimenez has been in fine form, leading Feyenoord’s scoring charts. His positioning and finishing skills make him a likely candidate to score against a vulnerable Volendam defence.
- First Half Result – Feyenoord to Lead: Feyenoord’s tendency to start games strongly, combined with Volendam’s habit of conceding early, points towards Feyenoord leading at half-time.
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