Vitesse have lost their last 5 games in the Eredivisie with their leaky defence becoming a real issue. They have conceded at least twice in all five of those defeats. They host Feyenoord in what will be another difficult test for them and those defensive issues should continue in a high-scoring game.
They had a fantastic start to the campaign, but immediately after those five straight defeats, Leonid Slutsky announced his departure from the troubled Arnhem side. He left them placed 7th after 15 games, recording 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats, scoring 26 and conceding 24 goals in the process.
Last game played at GelreDome resulted in a 1-2 loss to Groningen, their second in a row. But overall, Vitas are alright in front of their own crowd. 4 wins from 7 games, 1 draw and 2 defeats. 14 goals scored, 10 conceded.
Feyenoord’s chances of progressing in the Europa League are all but over so it is expected that Advocaat’s men now focus solely on the league. Currently sitting at 7th, managing W-D-L record of 6-6-3 (27:25 GD) they must keep pushing if they want to get in the Europa League next year.
They have 5 losses in their last 20 games played, if we talk about consistency. Their attack is averaging 2 goals per game, but they have problems on the other side of the field. They have allowed 25 goals which is almost 2 per game. A team from the upper side of the table can’t give up that many goals being scored against them. Feyenoord has some problems with injuries as van Beek will not play in this game, most likely.
VTE VS FEY: Match timings
The game will be played on 8th December 2019 at 04:45 PM. The venue is GelreDome, the home stadium of SBV Vitesse.
VTE VS FEY: Recent form
VTE: LLLLL
FEY: LWWDW
VTE VS FEY: Head-to-head
Overall stats (54 games): Vitesse 9 wins, 17 draws, Feyenoord 28 wins.
Vitesse have 6-11-10 record at home versus The Pride of the South.
Both teams have scored in four of the last five head-to-head meetings.
Feyenoord were first to score in five of their last six encounters.
VTE VS FEY: Predicted starting team (XI)
VTE: Pasveer; Lelieveld, Doekhi, Obispo, Clark; Bero, Bazoer; Foor, Honda, Linssen; Matavz
FEY: Marsman; Karsdorp, Botteghin, Senesi, Malacia; Toornstra, Kokcu, Fer; Berghuis, Jorgensen, Larsson
VTE VS FEY: Best players
Vitesse
Their main players upfront are Bryan Linssen and Tim Matavz.
Bryan Linssen has played 15 games and scored 8 goals.
Tim Matavz has scored 6 goals this season.
The defender Matus Bero who played 14 games, has scored 3 goals.
Feyenoord
Steven Berghuis has added 8 goals to his tally, while Sam Larsson has played 13 games and scored 4 goals. Luis Sinisterra has found the back of the net 2 times.
VTE VS FEY: Predicted Dream11 Team
Goalkeeper
R Pasveer
Defenders
D Doekhi
A Obispo
M Senesi
Midfielders
S Berghuis
S Larsson
J Toornstra
L Fer
Forwards
B Linssen
L Sinisterra (VC)
N Jorgensen (C)