Tue Dec 17 22:28:41 UTC 2024: ## Feyenoord Begin KNVB Beker Title Defence Against MVV Maastricht

**Maastricht, Netherlands** – Defending champions Feyenoord will kick off their 2024-25 KNVB Beker campaign with a last-32 tie against Eerste Divisie side MVV Maastricht on Tuesday evening at De Geusselt. The match pits the reigning Dutch Cup winners against a lower-league opponent hoping to pull off an upset.

Feyenoord, coming off a penalty shootout victory over PSV Eindhoven in the Johan Cruyff Shield, are currently fourth in the Eredivisie. Despite a slow start to the league season, their recent form has improved, boosted by the return of striker Santiago Gimenez, who scored a hat-trick in their last match. However, they will be without several players due to injury, including Igor Paixao.

Maastricht, who defeated Den Bosch in the previous round, have had a mixed season, currently sitting 14th in the Eerste Divisie. Their recent form shows inconsistency, with both strong attacking performances and defensive vulnerabilities. They too face injury concerns, with Tim Zeegers a doubt for the match.

While Feyenoord are expected to rotate their squad ahead of a crucial Eredivisie clash against PSV this weekend, their superior quality and attacking prowess make them heavy favorites. Pre-match analysis suggests a Feyenoord victory is highly probable, with a 1-2 scoreline being the most likely outcome. However, Maastricht will be hoping to replicate their cup upset over Den Bosch and cause a shock. Kick-off is Tuesday evening.

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