Prediction: Feyenoord vs PSV

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Luckster

With the Dutch Super Cup up for grabs on Friday night, Feyenoord will welcome PSV to De Kuip for what could be an action-packed affair in Rotterdam.

Feyenoord

Starting with the hosts, making real Eredivisie history last season as they cruised their way to a first domestic crown since 2017, there is no doubt that the mood in Feyenoord’s camp is at a red-hot high. Gaining a string of plaudits from across Europe and with a Champions League adventure on the horizon, Arne Slot’s men have certainly been riding a major wave of momentum over the past 18 months. Signing off their summer preparations with an eye-catching 2-1 friendly victory against Portuguese giants Benfica on July 30th, De Stadionclub have also gained a continued reputation for their success in Rotterdam. Including a 1-0 Europa League win against eventual winners Roma back in April, Slot’s high-flying squad have won nine of their previous 11 competitive appearances at the De Klup. With their sights set on making another Eredivisie statement next season, Feyenoord should be relishing their return to domestic duties on Friday night.

Team News

Notching 15 Eredivisie strikes last season and attracting real European interest this summer, Mexican international Santiago Tomas Gimenez will spearhead Feyenoord’s charge on Friday night.

Forming a rugged partnership at the back last season, David Hancko and Lutsharel Geertruida will start at the heart of Slot’s defence this weekend. Likewise, impressing since making the move from French outfit Nice this summer, 24-year-old Calvin Stengs will make a first competitive start here.

PSV

As for the visitors, although PSV might have been frustrated after eventually having to settle for a silver medal finish among Holland’s elite last season, the Lightbulbs have certainly made a string of improvements over the past 18 months. Punching their own European ticket and really impressing since appointing new boss Peter Bosz, the Dutch giants also signed off their pre-season preparations with a real flurry. Last seen drawing a line under their summer run with a 1-0 victory against Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest, the Reds won each of their final four friendly appearances and enjoyed quite the free-scoring run. With their pre-season romp underlined by a 3-1 victory against Dutch rivals Eindhoven on July 26th, PSV should also be excited by an eye-catching record against Friday’s Super Cup opponents. In fact, snatching four points off of Feyenoord in their back-to-back Eredivisie showdowns last season, Bosz’s side have lost just one of their previous five meetings.

Team News

Suffering real heartbreak this summer as they watched attacking sensation Xavi Simmons make the move to German outfit RB Leipzig, it will be new recruit Noa Lang who should lead PSV’s charge on Friday night.

Already bagging a pair of pre-season strikes since making the move from Augsburg in an €11million deal, 20-year-old starlet Ricardo Pepi will partner Lang in the final third. Ex-Barcelona striker Luuk de Jong might be forced to settle for a spot on the bench here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides last met back on February 5th while on Eredivisie duties, Feyenoord and PSV played out an action-packed 2-2 draw in Rotterdam.
• Along with taking four points from their two top-flight meetings against Feyenoord last season, the Lightbulbs have lost just one of their previous five meetings.
• Nine of the last 10 meetings between Friday’s opponents have finished with both teams finding the net.
• Likewise, each of their last six showdowns at De Kuip have also finished with both sides getting on the scoresheet.
• Including their pre-season preparations, PSV have won each of their last eight appearances on the road across all competitions.

Conclusion

Two sides who are once again expected to be leading the chase in next season’s Eredivisie title chase, neutrals could be treated to a thrilling Super Cup showdown on Friday night. With both Feyenoord and PSV gaining a reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third, both of the Dutch giants have a habit of producing fireworks when they meet. It should be highlighted, with nine of their last 10 meetings across all competitions finishing with both teams finding the net, we are backing a similar outcome from De Kuip this weekend.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Luckster