Feyenoord vs Almere City Predictions

Feyenoord will host Almere City at Stadion Feijenoord on February 23, 2025, in a pivotal Eredivisie matchup as Round 20 brings together two teams with starkly different trajectories. Feyenoord, under interim manager Pascal Bosschaart (with Robin van Persie set to take over post-match), are chasing a top spot after a solid 2024/25 campaign so far, leveraging their formidable home advantage. Almere City, managed by Hedwiges Maduro, are battling relegation pressures, struggling to find consistency in their second Eredivisie season. Our expert prediction explores team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Feyenoord vs Almere City in this Eredivisie clash?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Feyenoord

• 2024/25 Record (as of Feb 22): 13W, 5D, 4L (44 points, 4th in Eredivisie)

• Latest Result: 1-1 draw vs. NAC Breda (Feb 15, 2025)

• Home Form: 8W, 2D, 1L (26 goals scored, 11 conceded)
  Feyenoord have been a force in the 2024/25 Eredivisie season, sitting fourth with 44 points from 22 matches as of February 22, 2025. Their recent 1-1 draw against NAC Breda halted a three-game winning streak, but they remain unbeaten in their last four league outings (2W, 2D). At home, they’ve been dominant, averaging 2.36 goals per game and conceding just 1.0, with a 2-1 Champions League playoff win over AC Milan on February 18 (aggregate victory) boosting morale.

Almere City

• 2024/25 Record (as of Feb 22): 3W, 5D, 14L (14 points, 18th in Eredivisie)

• Latest Result: 2-0 loss vs. RKC Waalwijk (Feb 15, 2025)

• Away Form: 1W, 3D, 7L (8 goals scored, 20 conceded)
  Almere City are languishing at the bottom of the Eredivisie with 14 points from 22 matches, facing a tough fight against relegation. Their recent 2-0 defeat to RKC Waalwijk marked their second consecutive loss, with only one win in their last 10 outings (1W, 2D, 7L). Away from home, they’ve struggled, averaging 0.73 goals scored and 1.82 conceded per game, reflecting a lack of attacking potency and defensive solidity.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Feyenoord 3W, Almere City 0W, 1D (4 meetings since 2023)

• Recent Meetings:

  • Nov 10, 2024: Almere City 1-4 Feyenoord (Eredivisie)

  • Feb 25, 2024: Almere City 0-2 Feyenoord (Eredivisie)

  • Aug 27, 2023: Feyenoord 6-1 Almere City (Eredivisie)

• Key Trend: Feyenoord are unbeaten in all 4 meetings (3W, 1D), scoring 14 goals; 3 of the 4 H2Hs exceeded 2.5 goals.
  Feyenoord have dominated this fixture since Almere’s promotion in 2023, with their 6-1 home win in August 2023 and 4-1 away victory in November 2024 showcasing their superiority. Almere have yet to secure a point against Feyenoord, with their defensive frailties exposed in each encounter.

Key Players to Watch

Feyenoord

• Santiago Giménez (FWD): 11 goals in 2024/25; a prolific striker at De Kuip.

• Mateusz Bogusz (MID): 7 goals, 5 assists; a key creative force.

• Timon Wellenreuther (GK): 8 clean sheets; anchors a robust defense.

Almere City

• Thomas Robinet (FWD): 4 goals in 2024/25; Almere’s top scorer and main hope.

• Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp (MID): 2 goals, 2 assists; provides midfield spark.

• Nordin Bakker (GK): 3 clean sheets; critical in goal despite pressure.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Feyenoord’s possession-based, high-pressing style (2.18 goals per game) will test Almere’s defensive resolve (0.86 goals per game). Giménez’s finishing could exploit Almere’s leaky away defense (1.82 goals conceded per game), which has struggled all season. Almere’s counterattacking approach may challenge Feyenoord’s backline (0.95 goals conceded per game), but injuries to Calvin Stengs (knee), Bart Nieuwkoop (season-ending), and Quinten Timber (season-ending) limit Feyenoord’s midfield options, while Almere miss Hamdi Akujobi (hamstring). Feyenoord’s 50,000-strong home crowd adds intensity.

Prediction: Feyenoord vs Almere City

Our Prediction: Total Goal - Under 3

TIP 2: Correct Score - 3-0