NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord

NEC Nijmegen host Feyenoord at the Goffert in round five of the Eredivisie, an early test for both sides. NEC sit 11th with three points from two games, still finding their rhythm after last season's surprise third-place finish and a first European run since 2009. Feyenoord sit 4th on seven points, chasing the early pace set by PSV and Go Ahead Eagles. Feyenoord's form has been strong: a 1-0 win at Sparta Rotterdam, a 2-2 draw with Go Ahead Eagles, then a 5-2 rout of Cambuur, with Gjivai Zechiël scoring twice to lead the club with three goals. NEC's start has been bumpier, an opening 1-2 loss to Telstar followed by a 4-1 bounce-back at Willem II, where Bryan Linssen and Kaj Sierhuis both scored. Marquee arrival Dušan Tadić, back in Dutch football, adds intrigue to NEC's attack. Feyenoord have dominated this fixture historically, though April's reverse meeting ended 1-1. Our prediction: 1-2