Feyenoord vs Groningen - Eredivisie

The Eredivisie returns to the home ground on April 25, 2026, where Feyenoord and Groningen will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

Both Feyenoord and Groningen will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Eredivisie. It has been a dominant campaign for the hosts, WWDWD over their last five and a win rate of 66.67% that few in the Eredivisie can match. Groningen have struggled to string results together away from home, D over their last five with a win rate of 33.33%. The contrast in attacking output — 3.33 versus 2 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. The fact that Oxford ultimately fell five points short of the total needed to stay in the Championship shows that it would have required top-half - almost play-off - form during the second half of the season.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Feyenoord will look to impose their style on home soil, while Groningen are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. City also want to continue improving their attack, with a top left-winger still in the offing too.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Their 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup featured breakout performances by 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo striker on debut and 19-year-old winger George Hemmings.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 3-3 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With positions in the Eredivisie table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. A more central role appears likely given the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered by Amadou Onana at the World Cup.