Feyenoord vs FC Utrecht

Feyenoord host Utrecht at De Kuip on 20 September looking to keep their grip on the Eredivisie's top three. Feyenoord sit third and unbeaten after five rounds, while Utrecht occupy the bottom half following a shaky start. For the visitors, this is an early chance to halt a worrying slide before it defines their season. Under new coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Feyenoord have mixed wins over Cambuur and NEC with draws against Go Ahead Eagles and ADO Den Haag, though a heavy Champions League defeat to Barcelona exposed defensive gaps. Ayase Ueda remains their main attacking threat. Utrecht have won just once in their last several matches, including losses to Groningen and AZ and a 3-3 draw with Sparta, leaning on Souffian El Karouani for goals from the back. Utrecht do have recent history on their side, having won 2-1 at De Kuip in January 2025 to end a long losing run in this fixture. Our prediction: 2-1