Feyenoord vs Heerenveen Prediction and Betting Tips

Feyenoord get underway in the KNVB Beker on Wednesday when they take on Heerenveen in their second-round clash at De Kuip. Heerenveen cruised through the opening round with a comfortable victory over VVV-Venlo back in October and will be looking to cause an upset here.

What seemed like a resurgent spell has started to unravel for Feyenoord, who suffered a second consecutive defeat at the weekend when they were beaten 2-0 by Ajax in the Eredivisie.

Robin van Persie’s men have lost six of their most recent eight matches, including three consecutive defeats in the Europa League, where they sit 30th in the table with just three points from six matches.

Feyenoord will now look to find their feet on Wednesday, as they turn their focus to the KNVB Beker, where they are seeking their 15th title.

Meanwhile, goals from Vaclav Sejk, Ringo Meerveld and an own goal from Luuk Verheij fired Heerenveen to a 3-0 victory over VVV-Venlo in the first round of the KNVB Beker on October 28.

Since then, Robin Veldman’s men have managed just two wins from six Eredivisie matches, including a 3-0 victory over Sparta Rotterdam last Sunday to snap their two-game losing run.

Heerenveen are currently ninth in the Eredivisie standings with 20 points from 16 matches, while Feyenoord sit in second place, nine points off league leaders PSV Eindhoven.

Feyenoord vs Heerenveen Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

With 29 wins from the last 61 meetings between the sides, Feyenoord boasts a superior record in the history of this fixture.
Heerenveen have picked up 16 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 16 occasions.
Heerenveen have failed to win their last 18 visits to De Kuip, losing 11 and claiming seven draws since a 3-0 victory in the KNVB Beker back in January 2009.
Feyenoord have failed to keep a clean sheet in six of their most recent seven matches, with a combined 32 goals scored across the seven games.

Feyenoord vs Heerenveen Prediction

Feyenoord have struggled to put together consistent results of late and will be keen to secure a spirit-lifting victory in front of their home supporters. The hosts boast a superior and more experienced squad, and given their dominant home record in this fixture, we are backing them to come away with the desired result.

Prediction: Feyenoord 3-1 Heerenveen