Big-hitters at De Kuip: Feyenoord expected to dominate but expect goals
Feyenoord return to Stadion Feijenoord on 15/02/2026 with the kind of momentum and statistics that make them heavy favourites against Go Ahead Eagles. Sitting second in the Eredivisie table with 42 points from 22 games, Feyenoord have been prolific in front of goal this season — 52 scored overall and a strong attacking average reflected in 375 total shots and 142 on target. Their home numbers are convincing too, with 29 goals scored at home and a healthy average of more than seven corners per match, factors that usually translate into sustained pressure inside the opposition box.
Go Ahead Eagles arrive in Rotterdam in search of form. Four wins, eleven draws and seven defeats leave them precariously placed in 14th, and their recent run suggests they are struggling to turn draws into victories. They’ve been hard to beat at times — six draws in their last ten matches — but have just three clean sheets and a modest attacking output compared to Feyenoord. Their recent 1-3 loss to SC Heerenveen underlines defensive fragility that Feyenoord will be eager to exploit.
Form, trends and the likelihood of goals
Recent meetings give an intriguing subplot: in November’s Eredivisie meeting Go Ahead Eagles edged Feyenoord 2-1, proving that nothing is guaranteed in Dutch football. Still, looking at the bigger picture, Feyenoord’s home form and superior goal-return tilt the balance heavily in their favour. Both teams show a tendency for open matches: Feyenoord’s over 2.5 rate sits above 68% at home while Go Ahead Eagles also feature in over markets over 63% of the time. Both teams scoring is a realistic outcome given Feyenoord’s high btts rate and the Eagles’ capacity to find the net even in difficult runs.
This game will also be shaped by recent standouts in the last fixtures: Timon Wellenreuther was influential for Feyenoord in their last league win, while Jakob Breum delivered a notable display for Heerenveen in the match that saw Go Ahead Eagles concede three. Referee Marc Nagtegaal will take charge at a packed De Kuip — a venue that has historically amplified Feyenoord’s intensity and attacking rhythm.
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Betting suggestion: Feyenoord to win (1X2). The betting market prices the home side at 1.39 with a 71.94% implied probability — a mark that reflects their clear statistical and situational advantage at De Kuip. For extra value-minded players who like goal markets, consider an alternative stake on Over 2.5 goals given both teams’ tendency toward open, high-scoring encounters.
