Feyenoord vs GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles snatch draw at Feyenoord
Feyenoord's early double undone by a resilient GO Ahead Eagles comeback.
Feyenoord looked set for victory after G. Zechiël and A. Ueda put them two goals ahead before the break. However, GO Ahead Eagles fought back with E. Flataker and S. Sigurðarson scoring in the second half to secure a 2-2 draw. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a home win, proving the Eagles' resilience too strong to overlook.
Outcome probability
The new Eredivisie season kicks off with an intriguing clash between Feyenoord, also known as De club aan de Maas, and GO Ahead Eagles. Both teams are eager to make a strong start after a summer of changes and preparations.
Key facts
- 1.Feyenoord signed C. Vanhoutte ahead of the new season.
- 2.Feyenoord lost T. Wellenreuther, L. Sauer, and Q. Timber in the summer transfer window.
- 3.GO Ahead Eagles lost J. De Busser, J. Breum, and M. Deijl but made no new signings.
- 4.Feyenoord have a significantly better goal difference than GO Ahead Eagles from last season.
- 5.Feyenoord averaged 1.91 points per game last season, compared to GO Ahead Eagles' 1.12.
- 6.The predicted final score is 2-1 in favour of Feyenoord.
- 7.The match is the season opener for both teams in the Eredivisie.
The context
Feyenoord have been busy in the transfer market, signing C. Vanhoutte while parting ways with T. Wellenreuther, L. Sauer, and Q. Timber. GO Ahead Eagles, meanwhile, have seen the departures of J. De Busser, J. Breum, and M. Deijl but have made no new signings. This sets the stage for a contest between a side bolstered by fresh talent and one looking to find cohesion with a largely unchanged squad.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Feyenoord
Away — GO Ahead Eagles
No standout best passers flagged for GO Ahead Eagles
Analysis
Looking at the teams' prospects, Feyenoord hold a clear advantage in terms of squad strength and goal difference from last season. Their points-per-game average also suggests a more consistent performance level. The Eagles will need to be at their best to challenge the home side, who are expected to edge this encounter with a 2-1 scoreline. The match promises a competitive edge with moderate scoring and a few cards, reflecting the intensity of a season opener.
Prediction
We predict Feyenoord to clinch a 2-1 victory in this fixture. The home side's superior squad depth and recent transfer activity give them the edge, while GO Ahead Eagles will provide a spirited challenge. Expect a closely fought game with goals at both ends.
The verdict
As the Eredivisie season gets underway, Feyenoord look poised to make a statement with a narrow win over GO Ahead Eagles. The match will set the tone for both teams' campaigns, with De club aan de Maas aiming to build on their summer business and start strong.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Zechiël
Assist: Ueda
Ueda
Assist: Hadj-Moussa
Flataker
Assist: Linthorst
Diarra
Watanabe
Read
Rahmouni
Vanhoutte
Flataker
Sigurðarson
Tengstedt
Linthorst
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AZ Alkmaar | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 15 |
| 2 |  PSV Eindhoven | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 13 |
| 3 |  Feyenoord | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 11 |
| 4 |  Excelsior | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 9 |
| 6 |  Twente | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 7 |
| 7 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 7 |
| 8 |  Fortuna Sittard | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
Match Statistics
Feyenoord
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1T. ErnstG
- 4T. WatanabeD
- 6J. St. JusteD
- 8G. ZechiëlM
- 9A. UedaF
- 10L. ValenteM
- 23A. Hadj-MoussaF
- 26G. ReadD
- 27G. DiarraF
- 34C. VanhoutteM
- 35Mika MàrmolD
Substitutes
- 11Gonçalo BorgesF
- 14S. SteijnM
- 19Nacho FerriF
- 20M. DeijlD
- 22T. van den ElshoutM
- 24T. KraaijeveldM
- 28O. TarghallineM
- 30J. LotombaD
- 32T. WesselsD
- 36J. ZinhagelF
- 39L. BossinG
- 49S. van PersieF
GO Ahead Eagles
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1K. HaugG
- 2A. SampstedD
- 4J. KramerD
- 5D. JamesD
- 8E. LinthorstM
- 10S. TengstedtM
- 16V. EdvardsenM
- 17M. SurayM
- 25G. van ZwamD
- 29E. FlatakerF
- 34Y. RahmouniM
Substitutes
- 6C. TwigtM
- 9S. SigurðarsonF
- 11O. SivertsenF
- 18R. MargaretF
- 20E. WaayersD
- 22N. MarsmanG
- 23T. BaetenF
- 31Dani TijmanF
- 32O. BoakyeF
- 33N. VerdoniG
Feyenoord
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anis Hadj Moussa | F | 92 | 8.9 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 4/7 |
| Luciano Valente(C) | M | 87 | 7.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2/3 |
| Gjivai Zechiël | M | 92 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4/5 |
| Ayase Ueda | F | 92 | 7.3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0/1 |
| Tjark Ernst | G | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charles Vanhoutte | M | 72 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Mika Mármol | D | 92 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| Tsuyoshi Watanabe | D | 64 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Gaoussou Diarra | F | 64 | 6.6 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| Jeremiah St Juste | D | 92 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Givairo Read | D | 65 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Jivayno Zinhagel | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shaqueel van Persie | F | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tijme Wessels | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mats Deijl | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Liam Bossin | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oussama Targhalline | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nacho Ferri | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tobias van den Elshout | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonçalo Borges | F | 28 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| Sem Steijn | M | 20 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Thijs Kraaijeveld | M | 28 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jordan Lotomba | D | 27 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
GO Ahead Eagles
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Søren Tengstedt | M | 80 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Joris Kramer(C) | D | 92 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Giovanni van Zwam | D | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Evert Linthorst | M | 80 | 6.6 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
| Yassir Rahmouni | M | 68 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Kjetil Haug | G | 92 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Erik Flataker | F | 73 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Mathis Suray | M | 92 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| Dean James | D | 80 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Victor Edvardsen | M | 92 | 6.0 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0/2 |
| Alfons Sampsted | D | 92 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Dani Tijman | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ofosu Boakye | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nick Marsman | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eus Waayers | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nando Verdoni | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stefán Ingi Sigurðarson | F | 12 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Richonell Margaret | F | 12 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Calvin Twigt | M | 12 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oskar Siira Sivertsen | F | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Thibo Baeten | F | 24 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |