Utrecht Vs Feyenoord
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FC Utrecht and Feyenoord are both preparing for their Sunday showdown as they work to close the gap on PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie standings.
Utrecht, the home side, has emerged as a breakout team in European football, holding an impressive second place, while Feyenoord sits in third, six points behind. After a seventeenth-place finish last season, Utrecht aimed to rise in the league standings, targeting a top-five spot in the Dutch League. Yet few could have anticipated such a remarkable start to their campaign. Utrecht has managed to collect 22 out of a possible 24 points, with their only draw occurring on the road against Heerenveen.
Since then, Ron Jans’ squad has delivered six straight victories, scoring a total of 13 goals and sitting just five points behind PSV with a game in hand. While a clash against AZ Alkmaar might have posed their toughest test, Utrecht has demonstrated a fierce determination to secure a Champions League spot by the season’s end. Much will depend on their ability to win games like this, particularly at Stadion Galgenwaard, where they’ve won their last four home matches by a single goal.
Feyenoord, on the other hand, remains unbeaten in Eredivisie since December 3 but finds themselves out of the title race in Brian Priske’s debut season as manager. Despite an unbeaten run, Feyenoord’s campaign has been marred by draws, with eight of their matches ending in a deadlock. Their defense, though solid, has only managed one clean sheet in a 2-0 win over NAC Breda. A 5-1 win against Go Ahead Eagles last weekend was seen as a significant statement, but Feyenoord remains 11 points adrift of PSV, albeit with a game in hand.
One of Feyenoord’s key players, Kieron Bowie, has been sidelined since the September international break due to a hamstring injury, and his return remains doubtful. The team has excelled in recent Champions League fixtures, notably with a 3-1 victory over Benfica this week following a 3-2 win against Girona. Priske is likely to keep his Feyenoord lineup consistent for this clash after their recent success in Portugal, although he will have to manage without up to six players, including key players like Santiago Gimenez and Calvin Stengs.
As for Utrecht, Jans is expected to field the same starting eleven unless fitness issues arise. Veteran midfielder Jens Toornstra, who has been a reliable presence this season, only made a brief appearance in their last match. Unfortunately, Utrecht may be without Kevin Gadellaa, Alonzo Engwanda, and Vasilios Barkas due to injuries.
The 2024-2025 season has been remarkable for Utrecht, as they’ve gone nearly flawless except for a 1-1 draw against Heerenveen in their second match. Their latest 1-0 victory over Groningen marked their sixth consecutive win, improving their season record to 7-1-0. Despite Utrecht’s impressive run, PSV has yet to falter, leaving Utrecht five points behind the league leaders. Feyenoord, trailing Utrecht by six points, will aim to break their opponents’ winning streak and make up ground in the standings. The 2022–2023 Eredivisie champions, still adjusting to balancing Champions League commitments, started this season slowly with three draws in their first four games.
