Overview
- Feyenoord are 2–1 up on NEC in Rotterdam, with Bryan Linssen scoring first for the visitors (38'), Leo Sauer leveling (45+3') and Bart Nieuwkoop giving the hosts the lead (55').
- A win would cut Feyenoord’s gap to Eredivisie leaders PSV from six points to three.
- Selection decisions reflect rotation needs ahead of Thursday’s Europa League fixture against Celtic.
- NEC are without long‑term injured players Youssef El Kachati and Bram Nuytinck, and reserve goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is not fully fit.
- Nijmegen Devils secured a place in the national cup final by defeating Leeuwarden 4–2 at home and 7–1 away, with the opponent to come from Geleen or HIJS Den Haag.