On Thursday evening, Volendam hosts Feyenoord at the Kras Station in what could be a big game at both ends of the Eredivisie table.
Volendam losing hope in the survival battleThe home team is currently in 18th place in the Eredivisie table, seven points adrift of the relegation play-off spot and eight points away from the safety of 15th place.
A 1-1 draw at Almere City in their last league game was their 11th straight Eredivisie game without a victory, which is a worrying run for a team needing points to avoid the drop this season.
Even Volendam’s home form has been atrocious lately. They have suffered eight consecutive home defeats in the Dutch top-flight. The home team last won at the Kras Stadion in the Eredivisie in October 2023.
Volendam’s leaky defence has been the main reason for their recent bad results on home soil in the Dutch top-flight, as they have conceded at least two goals in six of their last eight matches.
Feyenoord is still in the title fightThe reigning Dutch champions head into this encounter seven points behind league leaders PSV Eindhoven in the fight for the title. A weekend defeat for PSV at NEC gave Arne Slot’s team hope of catching their rivals.
Feyenoord has been doing what they need to do lately, which is winning their games. The visitors have now won their last three Eredivisie games while mounting a 13-game unbeaten run in the Dutch top-flight.
The team from Rotterdam have been highly effective in front of goal of late, scoring at least two goals in each of their last five Eredivisie outings.
Feyenoord have also been excellent on their travels lately, as they are unbeaten in eight away games, having recorded seven wins and a draw.
What am I backing?On current form, it is hard to see anything other than an away win in this encounter. However, the away win offers little value, so I am backing away/over 2.5 goals, as it offers slightly more value to your bet.
