- Style of play
- Top players
- Facts1There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Twente's last 6 Netherlands. Eredivisie games2Feyenoord are undefeated in 20 of their last 22 matches against Twente in all competitions3Twente are undefeated in their last 6 matches
- Prediction
De Kuip provides the setting for one of the standout fixtures of the final Eredivisie weekend before the winter break, with second-placed Feyenoord hosting an in-form FC Twente side that has quietly built momentum over the past two months.
Feyenoord return home looking to respond after a chastening 2–0 defeat away to Ajax in De Klassieker. Robin van Persie’s side remain firmly in the title conversation, but recent form has been uneven, with three defeats in their last five league matches interrupting what had been a sustained push at the top end of the table. At De Kuip, however, Feyenoord remain a formidable proposition, combining volume shooting with territorial control, even if defensive efficiency at home has dipped slightly compared to their away record.
Twente arrive in Rotterdam with a greater rhythm and fewer scars. John van den Brom’s team have lost just once in their last twelve league matches and followed up a string of draws with a convincing 2–0 home win over Go Ahead Eagles last weekend. Their away profile is well balanced: productive going forward, disciplined without the ball, and rarely overwhelmed in big stadiums. The challenge will be turning control into cutting-edge against a side that dominates possession and territory at home.
Recent meetings between the sides have tended to produce goals rather than stalemates, even if margins are often tight. Feyenoord’s emphatic 6–2 win in March still looms large, but Twente’s evolution since then suggests a more controlled, competitive encounter this time around.
- NewsFeyenoord
- Feyenoord continue to juggle a lengthy absentee list. Defensive options remain stretched with Gernot Trauner, Bart Nieuwkoop and Thomas Beelen unavailable, while midfield depth has been hit by the absence of Sem Steijn and Jakub Moder. Further complications come from the Africa Cup of Nations, which has ruled out Oussama Targhalline, Gaoussou Diarra and Anis Hadj Moussa. Despite that, Ayase Ueda remains the central reference point in attack and continues to carry the scoring burden with authority, supported by Quinten Timber between the lines and youthful pace out wide.
Twente- Twente also travel without several established names. Mees Hilgers and Mathias Kjølø remain sidelined, while Ramiz Zerrouki’s absence due to AFCON removes a key controlling presence in midfield. Responsibility instead falls on Thomas van den Belt and Arno Verschueren to provide balance, with Kristian Hlynsson operating higher up. Sam Lammers is expected to lead the line, offering physical presence and link play, while Daan Rots continues to be Twente’s primary creative outlet from wide areas.
- Situational StatisticsFeyenoord
Goal attempts 21Total1216Open play63Set piece21Counter attack01Penalty40Own goal0Total 20.4Shots18.92.6Goals1.512%Conversion rate7%Twente - VenueNameDe Kuip (Rotterdam)AddressVan Zandvlietplein 1CityRotterdamArchitectBrinkman en Van der Vlugt; Leendert van der Vlugt; Broekbakema (renovation)Capacity51777Historynickname: De Kuip, renovated 1994Emailinfo@dekuip.nlOpen1937Phone number+31 (10) 492 9444Websitehttp://www.dekuip.nlZIP3077 AA
- Fixtures & Standings
# Team MP W D L GD Pts 1 ------------------16 14 1 1 50 - 20 | +30 43 2 ------------------16 11 1 4 41 - 20 | +21 34 3 ----------------16 8 5 3 30 - 20 | +10 29 4 ----------------16 8 4 4 41 - 27 | +14 28 5 ----------------16 8 2 6 24 - 21 | +3 26 6 ------------------15 7 4 4 28 - 24 | +4 25 7 ----------------16 6 6 4 25 - 20 | +5 24 8 ------------------16 6 5 5 27 - 21 | +6 23 9 ----------------16 5 5 6 26 - 26 | 0 20 10 ----------------16 6 2 8 17 - 31 | -14 20 11 ------------------16 5 4 7 20 - 36 | -16 19 12 ------------------16 4 6 6 25 - 28 | -3 18 13 ------------------16 5 3 8 21 - 26 | -5 18 14 ----------------15 5 1 9 14 - 26 | -12 16 15 ----------------16 3 5 8 19 - 30 | -11 14 16 ------------------16 4 2 10 26 - 41 | -15 14 17 ------------------16 3 4 9 16 - 25 | -9 13 18 ----------------16 2 6 8 19 - 27 | -8 12 Promotion - Champions League (League stage)Promotion - Champions League (Qualification)Promotion - Europa League (Qualification)Promotion - Higher League (UEFA Conference League Play-Off)Higher League (Relegation. Play-offs)Relegation - Division 1 - Previous matches: Feyenoord
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