Eredivisie Showdown: Feyenoord Hosts Zwolle in Crucial Top-Four Chase, Visitors Eye Relegation Escape
Feyenoord will host PEC Zwolle at Stadion Feijenoord (De Kuip) in an Eredivisie clash on December 6, 2025. Feyenoord, currently second in the league, is battling to keep pace with leaders PSV Eindhoven, while visitors Zwolle are entrenched in the lower half of the table, desperately seeking points to escape the relegation zone. This match holds significant stakes for both teams, each driven by distinct objectives and pressures.
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
This Eredivisie fixture is a crucial encounter for Feyenoord, who currently sit second in the league table, aiming to keep pace with leaders PSV Eindhoven in the title race. However, Feyenoord's recent form has been inconsistent, including a dip with four straight losses across all competitions. The team faces fixture congestion with an upcoming Europa League trip to Steaua Bucharest and a major derby against Ajax, which will test their squad depth and conditioning. In contrast, PEC Zwolle are positioned 14th and are striving to create distance from the relegation zone. With no further cup commitments, Zwolle can now fully concentrate on their league survival. The head-to-head record heavily favors Feyenoord, who have won their last 12 straight meetings against Zwolle, including a league double in each of the last five seasons, and are undefeated in their last 14 home clashes against them.
Recent Form
Feyenoord's recent form in the Eredivisie has been mixed, with a record of one win, two losses, one win, and one loss (WLLWL) in their last five league matches. They secured a 2-1 victory over Telstar in their most recent league outing but suffered a 2-4 defeat to NEC Nijmegen and a 1-2 loss to Go Ahead Eagles previously, highlighting some defensive vulnerabilities. PEC Zwolle's recent Eredivisie record stands at one win, one draw, one loss, one win, and one loss (WDLWL). Their last league match saw them claim a 2-1 victory over Heerenveen, following a 2-2 draw with Groningen and a heavy 1-4 loss to FC Twente, indicating a need for more consistent performances.
Key Players & Injury News
Feyenoord's attack will largely rely on their leading scorer, Ayase Ueda, who has been in impressive form this season. Other key players include Sem Steijn and Anis Hadj Moussa. However, Feyenoord is currently grappling with a significant injury crisis, with several key players sidelined. Gernot Trauner is out due to Achilles tendon issues, Thomas Beelen is recovering from a broken leg, and Cyle Larin, Shiloh 't Zand, Leo Sauer, Givairo Read, Malcolm Jeng, In-beom Hwang, and Jakub Moder are also among the injured. For PEC Zwolle, the offensive focus will be on Koen Kostons, their top scorer this season. Goalkeeper Tom de Graaff is another vital player, known as one of the league's leading shot-stoppers. On the injury front, Zwolle will be without key players such as Odysseus Velanas and Jasper Schendelaar.