Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Buoyed by a thrilling 3-2 win over Girona in the Champions League round 2, Feyenoord will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Twente on Matchday 8. The Rotterdammers have yet to find their best form in the Eredivisie, but the midweek clash could be the turning point for Brian Priske’s troops. Even though the likes of Gimenez, Hartman, Nieuwkoop, and Stengs have been struggling with injuries of late, home win should be considered as Feyenoord aim to keep their title hopes alive.
The Reds, on the other hand, survived NAC Breda (1-0) in their last league match, but they will have a mountain to climb in the beautiful city of Rotterdam as Feyenoord are a real force to be reckoned with at home. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team, but both Younes Taha and Michal Sadilek remain in the treatment room.
Highlighted Team (Feyenoord):
Back in 1908 football club Wilhemina was founded in the pub De Vereeniging and they played their home games in blue-sleeved red shirts and white shorts. The club’s name was changed to Hillesluise in 1909 and soon they became RVV Celeritas.
Finally, in 1912 the club got a name SC Feijenoord. Feyenoord won their first Eredivisie trophy in 1924 and 75 years later they clinched their 14th domestic trophy, finishing the season 15 points clear of second-placed Willem II. De Trots van Zuid play their home games at De Kuip and the capacity of the venue is 51 117.
The club’s fiercest rivals are Ajax and the two teams face each other in der Klassieker. The likes of Craig Bellamy, Gerrard Fox, Wouter Bos and Raemon Sluiter are notable supporters of the club. It is well known that football legends Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit and Peter Houtman all played for Feyenoord in the past. De Trots van Zuid play their home games in red-white shirts and black shorts.