GSV 28 vs Roosendaal - KNVB Beker

A fascinating KNVB Beker chapter awaits on September 2, 2026 when GSV 28 take on Roosendaal at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. There are just three weeks to go in the transfer window and City face more transfer questions than answers ahead of the new campaign.

In the KNVB Beker table, GSV 28 currently occupy 60th and Roosendaal sit 6th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Roosendaal's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. That was the 3-2 loss to Manchester United in January of this year, which ended a 121-match run without letting in three goals.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. GSV 28 may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Roosendaal have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. It meant City had a three-man defence of Josko Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov and Ruben Dias when in possession.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Jesper Middelkamp, with 1 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. He produced a sublime assist for Reijnders' goal and then played a huge part in Muamba's rebound finish as his shot after cutting inside was parried straight to the striker to tap home.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Given the balance of the numbers, Roosendaal look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. And Fonseca does not place too much weight on the decision of Roberto Martinez to omit him from the World Cup squad in favour of his Benfica team-mate Tomas Araujo.