Dutch Super Cup: Feyenoord vs. PSV Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks

Feyenoord and PSV are in the Durch Super Cup set for this Friday night. This game will mark the start of the football season in the Netherlands. On one side, Feyenoord won the Eredivisie title, while PSV lifted the Dutch Cup, and as such, these two teams are battling for the inaugural silverware in the 2023/24 campaign. According to the odds, Feyenoord is a slight favorite, but each time these two teams meet, that isn’t relevant. After all, these two clubs are among the biggest on the continent, both former European champions and winners of numerous other trophies. As such, they can’t be underestimated at any given time. 

Preview

Feyenoord (+110) is the top favorite for another title, with the Rotterdammers keeping the majority of its team from the previous season. Okran Kokcu’s transfer to Benfica was the biggest departure, but the team will have replacements for the youngster.

We’ve seen that Kokcu’s absence in the midfield didn’t disrupt the flow of the game, with Feyenoord beating the Eagles 2-1 in the final test before the start of the new season. Previously, the Dutch champs played five more games, beating two, having two ties and one defeat. 

Their style remained the same. Hard pressure on the rival’s midfield, and when getting the ball, direct attack towards the goal, usually down the flanks, and constant initiative with the ball in its feet. Feyenoord’s games have been efficient, and we expect that to remain the same in the upcoming year. 

PSV (+225) lost the first game of the preseason to St. Truden, 1-2, and after that, went on to defeat four straight rivals – Augsburg, Eindhoven, and Nottingham in the most recent meeting. 

In four of these five meetings, we’ve seen both teams netting and over 2.5 goals, which tells us that the unit from Eindhoven kept the same style of play as in the recent decade, which relies upon offense, often neglecting the defensive duties. 

A big blow for this unit is Xavi Simons’ exit. One of the most talented players in the world left the team at the end of the previous year. His replacement will be Noa Lang, who came from Club Brugge, once the biggest prospect of Dutch football. Also, another youngster came to Phillips Arena, the American Ricardo Pepi, who has the talent to become one of the best-ever ballers from the United States. 

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According to the information from the team’s websites, all the key players will be available for Friday’s contest. Slot and Bosz should start with the best possible lineups. 

Head to Head Games

PSV had more success last year. They would beat the champs in Eindhoven, 4-3, and after that, the second game at De Kuip saw a 2-2 draw. 

The history of recent head-to-head games, is filled with goals – nine out of the previous ten saw both teams netting, while eight ended with over 2.5 hits. 

Prediction

We expect to see high efficiency here. Both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals is priced at -105, and that’s great. Despite this being a game for the trophy, both teams will attack, because it is the only way they know to play. So, don’t overthink too much here, but bet on a high number of goals. 

Pick: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals -105