Our prediction for this KNVB Cup match:
Sportpark Middelmors will host a David-vs-Goliath clash between Rijnsburgse Boys and Feyenoord, the two teams that face each other in the KNVB Beker last 16. Feyenoord are desperate to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Utrecht and they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. Brian Priske is widely expected to make changes to the starting XI following the team’s under-par performance against Utrecht, with all Carranza, Osman, and Mitchell pushing for recalls.
The good news for the visitors is that midfielder Quinten Timber is back from suspension. The hosts, on the other hand, did well to shock Volendam in the previous round, but they will have a mountain to climb in Wednesday’s clash. As Feyenoord are desperate to return to winning ways, we do not believe that the underdogs are capable of claiming yet another major scalp in the Dutch Cup.
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.