TOGB vs ROHDA Raalte - KNVB Beker

There is a notable edge to this KNVB Beker fixture. When TOGB meet ROHDA Raalte at the home ground on September 23, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Maresca needs the qualitative depth to meet the demands of a season across 60-plus games.

Both TOGB and ROHDA Raalte will be eager to build momentum when they meet in KNVB Beker. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. In terms of net spend, Liverpool topped the table with £219.4m, followed by Ipswich (£190.7m), Spurs (£176m) and Hull (£160.5m).

The tactical battle could prove decisive. TOGB may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but ROHDA Raalte have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. As a winger or more of a central, attacking midfielder? “He’s an offensive player who knows how to mix it up across the attack.

With Jesper Middelkamp leading the league's scoring charts at 1 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. If he was to leave a year after joining, City would be aiming to add another central midfielder to their squad.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the KNVB Beker picture. The 22-year-old was likely quite high up on the list of United's midfield targets and potentially even higher after Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga blows.