Feyenoord vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction 24.01.2024

• Competition: KNVB Beker - Round of 16
• Date: Wednesday, 24th, January 2024
• Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20.00 CET
• Venue: De Kuip (Rotterdam)

The KNVB Beker's Round of 16 promises a spectacle as two of the Netherlands' football giants, Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven, face off at De Kuip, with one of them inevitably exiting the competition.

Feyenoord vs PSV Eindhoven Betting Tips: Over 2.5 & BTTS

Unquestionably, football aficionados are in for a treat on the Rotterdam turf for a full 90 minutes, with goals expected to be a non-negotiable part of the equation given that both sides boast immense firepower in the final third. 

Interestingly, this will mark the third encounter this season where these Dutch titans lock horns at De Kuip, and Feyenoord will enter the midweek clash with a vengeance, having succumbed to defeats at the hands of Eindhoven in both encounters, falling 0-1 in the Super Cup and enduring a 1-2 loss in a league showdown four months later. 

While Feyenoord's offensive prowess operates like a well-oiled machine, scoring goals effortlessly, their defensive situation is far from stable, leading to frequent lapses that have cost them a considerable number of points this term, keeping their net unscathed only once in the last ten competitive matches.

The persistent errors in the defensive setup may present hurdles for Feyenoord as they seek success and a spot in the KNVB Beker quarterfinals, especially with the visit of not just the most dominant team in the top tier but also the most lethal offensive force, PSV, currently leading the Eredivisie with an astonishing 60 goals in 18 rounds.

Despite their exceptional form, the Peasants faced a setback over the weekend when Utrecht halted the Eindhoven giants' record-breaking winning streak with a 1-1 draw, marking the first time Peter Bosz's side failed to secure victory in all 17 matches since the start of the campaign.

In spite of their weekend setback, their lofty objectives remain unharmed, but a noticeable observation is the susceptibility of PSV's defense since the commencement of the new calendar year, as they have found themselves in the situation of conceding goals in every one of the initial three matches in 2024.

Considering these rivals' nets have moved in all but one of their previous eight meetings at De Kuip, coupled with the fact that both Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven are dangerous in attack, we dare not back anything other than goals in such circumstances. For this reason, we think that Over 2.5 & BTTS is feasible.