Be Quick 1887 vs AFC Amsterdam - KNVB Beker

The KNVB Beker returns to the home ground on September 1, 2026, where Be Quick 1887 and AFC Amsterdam will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Maresca needs the qualitative depth to meet the demands of a season across 60-plus games.

A glance at the KNVB Beker table tells the story: Be Quick 1887 in 54th and AFC Amsterdam in 18th, with positions to defend and places to climb. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. AFC Amsterdam will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Those who followed Morocco's recent World Cup campaign will recognise the name Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Be Quick 1887 favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas AFC Amsterdam are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. There is interest in adding another forward player who can play in one of those wide No 10 roles behind the striker in the 3-4-2-1 formation that Sage is expected to continue with at Selhurst Park.

With Jesper Middelkamp leading the league's scoring charts at 1 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Michael Carrick has had his critics since taking the Man Utd job in January and some of them are former teammates of the midfielder.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. AFC Amsterdam look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 1-2 victory well within their reach. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the KNVB Beker picture. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.