Telstar vs Feyenoord: A Crucial Match for Both Teams
Feyenoord will be looking to snap their four-game losing streak when they journey to BUKO Stadion to face Telstar in round 14 of Eredivisie on Sunday. Anthony Correia’s men were involved in a share of the spoils with Utrecht last time out, while Feyenoord suffered a humbling home defeat against Celtic in the Europa League.
Current Form of Both Teams
Telstar were left red-faced last Sunday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Utrecht after conceding a 93rd-minute equalizer at BUKO Stadion. The result against Utrecht leaves Correia’s side without a win in six consecutive league matches, losing three and claiming three draws since the start of October. Having gained promotion from the second tier last season, Telstar have picked up just two wins from their 11 Eredivisie games, while losing seven and claiming four draws to collect 10 points and sit rock-bottom in the table.
On the other hand, Feyenoord were left empty-handed once again in the Europa League as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against Scottish powerhouse Celtic at De Kuip. Robin van Persie’s side, who have lost four of their five Europa League games to sit 30th in the table, now turn their sights to the Eredivisie, where they are on a run of three defeats from their most recent four outings.
Standings and Head-to-Head
Despite Feyenoord’s sharp decline in form, they remain second in the Eredivisie standings with 28 points from 13 games, six points off league leaders PSV Eindhoven. This will be the first meeting between Telstar and Feyenoord, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the tie as both sides will be looking to begin their rivalry on a positive note.
Feyenoord are unbeaten in five of their six Eredivisie away games this season, picking up four wins and one draw so far. Telstar have failed to win seven of their most recent eight competitive home games, losing three and picking up four draws since May 29. Feyenoord boast the meanest defense in the league this season, having conceded just 16 goals so far, one fewer than any other side in the division.
Prediction and Betting Tips
With four defeats in their last four games, Feyenoord have hit a rough patch of late and will be desperate to bounce back this weekend. Van Persie’s men take on an inexperienced Telstar side who have struggled to impose themselves in the big leagues and we are tipping them to stop the rot this weekend.
Prediction: Telstar 0-3 Feyenoord. Tip 1: Result – Feyenoord to win. Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in eight of Feyenoord’s last nine games). Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards – No (There have been fewer than five bookings in five of the visitors’ last six outings)
Conclusion
This match is crucial for both teams, as Feyenoord looks to bounce back from their recent losses and Telstar tries to improve their standings in the league. With Feyenoord’s strong defense and Telstar’s struggles at home, it’s likely that Feyenoord will come out on top. However, Telstar will be looking to cause an upset and gain some much-needed points, making this a match worth watching.
