Feyenoord vs Utrecht Prediction and Betting Tips for Sunday’s Eredivisie fixture at De Kuip, Rotterdam. Robin van Persie’s side aim to stay top after a frustrating midweek defeat in Europe. Utrecht, on the other hand, desperately need a lift after another poor run of form. You can find more expert takes and stats-driven forecasts in our Eredivisie Predictions section at XpertStats.

• Feyenoord remain unbeaten in the Eredivisie after seven rounds.
• Utrecht have lost four of their last five matches in all competitions.
• Feyenoord average 1.67 goals per match while conceding none in the league.
• Both teams have seen under 3.5 goals in every league game this season.

Feyenoord’s domestic form has been impeccable so far, and the numbers tell the story: 1.67 goals scored on average, none conceded, and 67% of their matches seeing over 1.5 goals. They don’t blow teams away, but they control games like clockwork. Even after their Europa League slip against Aston Villa, Van Persie’s men look composed. Ayase Ueda, the league’s top scorer, didn’t find the net in Europe, but he’s unlikely to stay quiet for long. Still, Feyenoord’s main strength has been balance, not blitzing attacks, they get the job done, calmly, methodically.

There’s history here too. Utrecht stunned the Rotterdam club in January with a 2-1 win, ending Feyenoord’s long unbeaten streak in this matchup. That result still stings. Van Persie, though not in charge back then, knows how emotionally charged this fixture can get. He’ll demand focus, especially after the Villa loss. “We must react, but with control,” he hinted post-match, a clear sign he won’t let emotions rule Sunday’s game. Feyenoord’s home crowd will expect dominance, but Utrecht can’t be underestimated.

For Ron Jans’s Utrecht, the struggle has been consistency. They’ve lost four of their last five in all competitions, and goals have dried up. Averaging just one goal per game and conceding the same, their recent 2-2 draw with Heerenveen felt like a brief break from a worrying trend. The absence of key players like Victor Jensen and Dani de Wit hasn’t helped. Still, Souffian El Karouani has been a bright spark down the left, contributing five goal involvements so far. Can they breach a Feyenoord defense that hasn’t conceded in the league? Tough ask.

Expect a cautious start, maybe even a tactical chess match. Both sides tend to keep things tight, Feyenoord with their disciplined structure, Utrecht because they simply can’t afford another open-ended loss. A high-scoring game looks unlikely given both sides’ numbers. Feyenoord will look to control the pace, Utrecht to frustrate. That’s why the best pick here might be Eredivisie Predictions leaning toward a low total on goals. It’s hard to see this turning into a goal-fest at De Kuip.