Feyenoord vs NEC Nijmegen prediction and betting tips on April 21, 2024
The final of the Dutch Cup will take place this Sunday at "De Kuip", where Feyenoord and NEC Nijmegen will compete for the trophy. Here's the prediction from Dailysports experts.
Feyenoord
"The Pride of the South" is having a strong season, having lost only two matches in the Eredivisie so far. However, even with such a record, they are not leading the championship as PSV Eindhoven has been performing exceptionally well, only recently suffering their first defeat of the season. In their last match, Feyenoord secured a narrow 1-0 victory away against Fortuna Sittard. Currently, Rotterdam's team trails PSV by nine points, making the title race increasingly challenging.
Nevertheless, Feyenoord has a great opportunity to claim the Dutch Cup, especially facing a relatively modest opponent in the final. On their way to the final, Feyenoord defeated Utrecht, PSV, AZ Alkmaar, and Groningen.
NEC Nijmegen
Under Roger Meijer's guidance, NEC Nijmegen currently occupies the sixth position in the league table but is striving to secure a spot in the Europa League by aiming for the fourth position. They are eight points behind AZ Alkmaar, and the situation seems promising, especially after securing eight points in their last four matches.
In their most recent game, NEC Nijmegen played a 2-2 draw at home against Zwolle. Before that, they handed PSV their first defeat of the season by defeating them 3-1 at home. It's worth noting that winning the Cup also offers NEC Nijmegen a chance to qualify for European competitions. However, their path to the final has been comparatively easier, facing Roda, GVVV, Go Ahead Eagles, ADO Den Haag, and Cambuur.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first round, NEC Nijmegen managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Feyenoord away.
- Last season, the two teams faced each other in the Round of 16 of the Cup, with Feyenoord advancing on penalties.
- In their last four encounters, Feyenoord has only managed one victory, with the remaining matches ending in draws.
Feyenoord vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction
Although bookmakers heavily favor Feyenoord with odds as low as 1.31, finals often follow unpredictable scenarios. NEC Nijmegen has proven to be a tough opponent for Feyenoord, and their recent victory against PSV adds to their confidence. Our bet is on "NEC Nijmegen to win with a +2.0 handicap" at odds of 1.65.
