Almere City vs Feyenoord Prediction: A Three-Pointer Is The Only Solution To Restore The Pride of the South!

Almere City will welcome Feyenoord to the Yanmar Stadion in the 23rd round of the Eredivisie. 

Almere City, boasting a four-match unbeaten run at home, will be seeking to build up on that momentum to secure a favorable outcome against a wounded Feyenoord side. However, their 6-1 defeat in the reverse fixture leaves such anticipations barely hanging by a thread.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Almere City vs. Feyenoord, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Almere City

Form: WDWLD

Almere City are making decent progress in the league thus far, having secured promotion this season. Almere City have maintained a 14-point cushion over the relegation zone and are poised for their second consecutive appearance in the top flight if they keep up with the same pace.

In their most recent league fixture, Almere City got back to winning ways by defeating PEC Zwolle 1-0 on the road, and this comes after playing out a goalless draw against the esteemed AZ Alkmaar at home. With this result, they have avoided defeat in three matches (W2 D1) since a 2-0 defeat at the hands of runaway leaders PSV Eindhoven on January 27th. Returning home should see them brimming with confidence, as they have been a tough side to beat, going unbeaten in four league matches while outscoring their opponents 7-1, and will fancy their chances of a favorable outcome in this one. 

Having accumulated 27 points in 22 matches played, Almere City sits in eleventh place in the Eredivisie standings, level on points with 12th-placed Heerenveen and level on points with tenth-placed PEC Zwolle, while their bid for am eighth-place finish is hindered by a three-point deficit. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

Bakker; Jacobs, Van Bruggen, Barbet; Cathline, Koopmeiners, Pena, Resink, Ritmeester; Robinet, Pena

Feyenoord

Form: WWWDW

Feyenoord, meanwhile, were knocked out of the Europa League by AS Roma for the second consecutive season on a Thursday night, as they lost 4-2on penalties after playing out a 1-1 draw in regular time. Arne Slot's men will now turn their focus in the league to uphold their position and perhaps narrow the gap with the runaway leaders PSV Eindhoven for the top spot, although it appears to be a distant possibility.

In their most recent league fixture, they clinched a narrow 1-0 victory at home against ten-man RKC Waalwijk courtesy of a Mats Wieffer goal in the 84th minute. In light of this win, Feyenoord extended their winning streak to three matches, while their unbeaten run stands at eight (W6 D2) since a 2-1 home defeat to PSV Eindhoven on December 3rd, 2023. Their strong showing on the road has seen them record five consecutive wins, and for a side that has lost just one of their last ten matches (W8 D1), it's no wonder they are ranked as the second-best team on the road this season.

Having accumulated 52 points in 22 matches played, Feyenoord are firmly entrenched in second place, eight points ahead of third-placed FC Twente and ten points behind first-placed PSV Eindhoven. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Wellenreuther; Geertruida, Beelen, Hancko, Hartman; Wieffer, Timber, Minteh, Stengs, Ivanusec; Gimenez

Match Facts

• Almere City have scored the first goal in twelve of their last 22 matches in the Eredivisie.
• Feyenoord have lost just one of their last twelve matches across all competitions.
• Almere City averages 1.09 goals per game when playing at home, and Feyenoord averages 2.7 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The upcoming Eredivisie fixture will be their second face-off, following Feyenoord's commanding 6-1 victory in their previous encounter on August 27th, 2023.

Expert Betting Tips

Feyenoord could be lacking in confidence following their elimination in the Europa League, and this could see them settle for an unfavorable outcome in this one against underdogs Almere City. However, taking a look at their reverse fixture, which saw them record a commanding 6-1 victory, there's certainty that Arne Slot's men will reignite their confidence. 

Considering that Feyenoord have not been convincing at the back when it comes to keeping a clean sheet in their away matches where they've conceded a goal in four of their last six matches, there's no doubt that they still maintain the best defensive record in the Eredivisie after 22 matches played (GA 17), which sees them ranked second. However, we are inclined to think that Almere City will have it in them to breach such a rock-solid defense, and as such, backing both teams to score should surface.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.05
• Total - Over 3 for 1.94
• Anytime Goalscorer - Santiago Giménez for 1.69