KNVB Beker

Season 2025

KNVB Beker — Today's Matches

Live scores, upcoming kick-offs, and finished results for today. Data refreshes automatically so you never miss a moment.

KNVB Beker — Playoffs

Round of 16

NEC Nijmegen2

De Treffers1

2–1

PSV Eindhoven4

Den Bosch1

4–1

Heerenveen3

Waalwijk1

3–1

Ajax0

AZ Alkmaar6

0–6

FC Volendam2

Sparta Rotterdam1

2–1

Utrecht1

Twente2

1–2

Almere City FC1

Telstar3

1–3

Quarter-finals

PSV Eindhoven4

Heerenveen1

4–1

GO Ahead Eagles1

Telstar2

1–2

NEC Nijmegen1

FC Volendam0

1–0

Semi-finals

PSV Eindhoven2

NEC Nijmegen3

2–3

AZ Alkmaar2

Telstar1

2–1

Final

AZ Alkmaar5

NEC Nijmegen1

5–1

Round of 16

NEC Nijmegen2

De Treffers1

2–1

PSV Eindhoven4

Den Bosch1

4–1

Heerenveen3

Waalwijk1

3–1

Ajax0

AZ Alkmaar6

0–6

FC Volendam2

Sparta Rotterdam1

2–1

Utrecht1

Twente2

1–2

Almere City FC1

Telstar3

1–3

Quarter-finals

PSV Eindhoven4

Heerenveen1

4–1

GO Ahead Eagles1

Telstar2

1–2

NEC Nijmegen1

FC Volendam0

1–0

Semi-finals

PSV Eindhoven2

NEC Nijmegen3

2–3

AZ Alkmaar2

Telstar1

2–1

Final

AZ Alkmaar5

NEC Nijmegen1

5–1

KNVB Beker — Results

The latest 25 completed matches in the KNVB Beker. The highest-scoring result was Hsc 21 0–9 Waalwijk. Review recent scorelines to spot form trends, home advantage patterns, and upset results that can inform your next bet.

Date	Home	Score	Away	Status
Final
5 – 1
2026-04-19	AZ Alkmaar	5 – 1	NEC Nijmegen	FT
2026-04-19FT
Semi-finals
2 – 1
2026-03-04	AZ Alkmaar	2 – 1	Telstar	FT
2026-03-04FT
3 – 2
2026-03-03	NEC Nijmegen	3 – 2	PSV Eindhoven	FT
2026-03-03FT
Quarter-finals
2 – 1
2026-02-05	Telstar	2 – 1	GO Ahead Eagles	FT
2026-02-05FT
4 – 1
2026-02-04	PSV Eindhoven	4 – 1	Heerenveen	FT
2026-02-04FT
1 – 0
2026-02-04	NEC Nijmegen	1 – 0	FC Volendam	FT
2026-02-04FT
2 – 1
2026-02-03	AZ Alkmaar	2 – 1	Twente	AET
2026-02-03AET
Round of 16
1 – 2
2026-01-20	De Treffers	1 – 2	NEC Nijmegen	FT
2026-01-20FT
1 – 2
2026-01-15	Sparta Rotterdam	1 – 2	FC Volendam	FT
2026-01-15FT
3 – 1
2026-01-15	Heerenveen	3 – 1	Waalwijk	FT
2026-01-15FT
6 – 0
2026-01-14	AZ Alkmaar	6 – 0	Ajax	FT
2026-01-14FT
1 – 3
2026-01-14	Almere City FC	1 – 3	Telstar	FT
2026-01-14FT
2 – 2
2026-01-14	GO Ahead Eagles	2 – 2	Heracles	PEN
2026-01-14PEN
1 – 4
2026-01-14	Den Bosch	1 – 4	PSV Eindhoven	FT
2026-01-14FT
1 – 2
2026-01-13	Utrecht	1 – 2	Twente	FT
2026-01-13FT
Round of 32
1 – 5
2025-12-18	Willem II	1 – 5	Sparta Rotterdam	FT
2025-12-18FT
0 – 1
2025-12-18	Sportlust '46	0 – 1	De Treffers	FT
2025-12-18FT
0 – 9
2025-12-18	Hsc 21	0 – 9	Waalwijk	FT
2025-12-18FT
2 – 0
2025-12-18	FC Volendam	2 – 0	SC Genemuiden	AET
2025-12-18AET
3 – 6
2025-12-18	Spakenburg	3 – 6	Twente	FT
2025-12-18FT
2 – 3
2025-12-17	Feyenoord	2 – 3	Heerenveen	FT
2025-12-17FT
0 – 2
2025-12-17	FC OSS	0 – 2	Utrecht	FT
2025-12-17FT
1 – 1
2025-12-17	Roda	1 – 1	GO Ahead Eagles	PEN
2025-12-17PEN
2 – 3
2025-12-17	Fortuna Sittard	2 – 3	Almere City FC	FT
2025-12-17FT
2 – 7
2025-12-17	Excelsior Maassluis	2 – 7	Ajax	FT
2025-12-17FT

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KNVB Beker — Team Stats

Side-by-side performance comparison of all 92 teams in the KNVB Beker. NEC Nijmegen leads with 5 wins this season. The colour-coded heatmap highlights wins, losses, draws, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and win percentage — making it easy to spot the strongest and weakest teams at a glance for betting analysis.

Played

Total matches played

Won

Number of wins

Drawn

Number of draws

Lost

Number of losses

Goals For

Goals or points scored

Goals Against

Goals or points conceded

Goal Diff

Goal or point difference

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Win %

Win percentage of all matches played

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Points

League points (win = 3, draw = 1)

KNVB Beker — Betting Insights

KNVB Beker 2025 — key betting statistics across 84 matches played. Games average 4.01 goals, with 59.5% seeing both teams score and 76.2% finishing with over 2.5 goals. Home sides win 46.4% of the time while 0.0% of matches end in a draw. Clean sheets are kept in 40.5% of games, and the most common scoreline is 1-0. Use these metrics to calibrate over/under, BTTS, and correct-score strategies.

4.01Goals / Match

59.5%Both Score %

76.2%Over 2.5 / 5.5 %

85.7%Over 1.5 %

56.0%Over 3.5 %

46.4%Home Win %

0.0%Draw %

53.6%Away Win %

40.5%Clean Sheet %

0.0%0-0 %

1.98Avg Home Goals

2.04Avg Away Goals

9.7Corners/Match

1.8Cards/Match

47.1%Home Poss.

52.9%Away Poss.

+13.10Home Advantage

Most Common Scorelines

The most frequently occurring final scorelines sorted by frequency. Each bar shows the number of matches and percentage ending with that exact score. Common scorelines help calibrate correct-score betting — a scoreline appearing in 15% or more of matches may offer value at typical odds.

1-0

8.3%(7)

0-2

8.3%(7)

1-2

8.3%(7)

1-3

7.1%(6)

2-1

6.0%(5)

0-1

6.0%(5)

1-4

6.0%(5)

4-1

4.8%(4)

5-1

3.6%(3)

3-2

3.6%(3)

4.01

Avg goals / game

337

Total goals

166

Home goals

171

Away goals

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KNVB Beker — Season Trends

Goals distribution across 15-minute periods of play, revealing when goals are most likely to be scored. This is critical for live betting strategies — leagues with high concentrations of late goals (76-90 min) may offer value in late-goal markets, while first-half dominant leagues favor early cash-out strategies.

0-15

12.7%

16-30

14.5%

31-45

15.8%

46-60

18.2%

61-75

15.2%

76-90

23.6%

Top Scorers

The top 15 goalscorers in the KNVB Beker 2025 season. T. Parrott leads with 5 goals, followed by T. van der Leij (4) and J. Trenskow (3). These 15 players have scored 39 goals combined — key data for anytime goalscorer bets and understanding which teams depend on a single attacker.

Top Assists

The leading assist providers in the KNVB Beker 2025 season. T. Parrott tops the chart with 4 assists, followed by Rayane Bounida (4) and J. Altena (3). Assist leaders are often key creators whose involvement boosts their team's goalscoring — valuable context for both goalscorer and team performance markets.

1
T. Parrott AZ Alkmaar
4Assists
2
Rayane Bounida Ajax
4Assists
3
J. Altena Waalwijk
3Assists
4
M. Rivera Heerenveen
3Assists
5
N. Doodeman Willem II
3Assists
6
R. Kuijpers Waalwijk
3Assists
7
J. Trenskow Heerenveen
2Assists
8
N. Lebreton NEC Nijmegen
2Assists
9
S. van Bakel De Treffers
2Assists
10
S. Mito Sparta Rotterdam
2Assists
11
C. Lokesa Waalwijk
2Assists
12
M. de Wit AZ Alkmaar
2Assists
13
S. Ørjasæter Twente
2Assists
14
T. van den Belt Twente
2Assists
15
N. Þórisson Sparta Rotterdam
2Assists

Top Cards

Disciplinary leaders in the KNVB Beker 2025 season. M. de Wit has received the most yellow cards with 2, followed by T. Parrott (2) and D. Bakker (2) — 25 yellows in total among listed players. On the red card side, L. van Dijk leads with 1. Card counts are essential for bookings markets and assessing which players are suspension risks.

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

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KNVB Beker — Teams

All 92 teams competing in the KNVB Beker 2025 season. Click any club to view their full squad, match history, and detailed statistics.

KNVB Beker — Referees

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Top 10 referees officiating in the KNVB Beker, led by B. Nijhuis. Compare cards issued, goals per match, and strictness to anticipate how the assigned referee might influence match flow and card-related bets.

1B. Nijhuis

Officiated

Y/M

1.86

R/M

0.00

Goals

2J. Manschot

Officiated

Y/M

3.00

R/M

0.00

Goals

3A. Bos

Officiated

Y/M

2.89

R/M

0.11

Goals

4D. Makkelie

Officiated

Y/M

3.29

R/M

0.00

Goals

5S. Gözübüyük

Officiated

Y/M

2.71

R/M

0.14

Goals

6A. Lindhout

Officiated

Y/M

3.29

R/M

0.29

Goals

7S. van der Eijk

Officiated

Y/M

2.00

R/M

0.00

Goals

8D. Higler

Officiated

Y/M

4.60

R/M

0.00

Goals

9M. Nagtegaal

Officiated

Y/M

3.20

R/M

0.00

Goals

Serdar Gozubuyuk

Officiated

Y/M

4.50

R/M

0.25

Goals

#	Referee	Officiated			Y/M	R/M	Goals
1	B. Nijhuis	14	26	0	1.86	0.00	49
2	J. Manschot	10	30	0	3.00	0.00	37
3	A. Bos	9	26	1	2.89	0.11	27
4	D. Makkelie	7	23	0	3.29	0.00	23
5	S. Gözübüyük	7	19	1	2.71	0.14	17
6	A. Lindhout	7	23	2	3.29	0.29	26
7	S. van der Eijk	7	14	0	2.00	0.00	31
8	D. Higler	5	23	0	4.60	0.00	18
9	M. Nagtegaal	5	16	0	3.20	0.00	12
10	Serdar Gozubuyuk	4	18	1	4.50	0.25	13

KNVB Beker — Past Seasons

Browse 8 archived seasons of the KNVB Beker, from 2017 to 2024. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.

History 16 Mar 2025

Founded1898

The KNVB Cup was established in 1898 as the Royal Dutch Football Association's national knockout competition, making it one of the oldest cup competitions in world football. The tournament was designed around the English FA Cup model, creating a single-elimination format that has remained largely unchanged for over a century. The competition has evolved from a regional Dutch competition into a genuinely inclusive tournament where teams from all professional and semi-professional tiers compete for the same trophy. Structural changes have included periodic adjustments to the number of rounds and participating clubs as Dutch football expanded, but the core principle—that any club has a theoretical pathway to the final—has endured. The current title sponsorship by Eurojackpot (from 2024/25 onwards) represents the modern commercialisation of the competition while maintaining its historic integrity.

—1898 — KNVB Cup founded as the first national football competition in the Netherlands
—1927 — First KNVB Cup final held at a dedicated neutral venue, establishing the tradition of a single championship match
—1970 — Ajax begins era of dominance, winning multiple titles and establishing themselves as the competition's most successful club
—2024 — Go Ahead Eagles claim their first KNVB Cup title in a dramatic penalty shootout victory over AZ Alkmaar, marking an upset in modern cup football
—2025 — Eurojackpot becomes title sponsor, securing the competition's commercial future for the 2024–2028 period

Competition Format 16 Mar 2025

Teams120European spots1

The KNVB Cup operates as a pure single-elimination knockout tournament, with 120 clubs from the Eredivisie, Eerste Divisie, Tweede Divisie, and Derde Divisie competing across multiple rounds. Matches are played on a home-and-away basis in earlier rounds, with the final held at a neutral venue—traditionally the De Kuip in Rotterdam or the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. If a match remains level after 90 minutes, 30 minutes of extra time is played, and if still tied, a penalty shootout determines the winner. The tournament culminates in a single final match that decides the champion. The winner qualifies for European competition, typically entering the UEFA Europa League. The cup's inclusive format means that lower-league teams have genuine opportunities to upset higher-division opposition, creating unpredictable drama throughout the competition.

Records 16 Mar 2025

Most titlesAjax (20)All-time top scorerWilly van der Kuijlen (29 goals)

The 2024–25 season saw 1,081 goals across all rounds of the competition, demonstrating the KNVB Cup's role as a vehicle for attacking football and memorable results.

Analysis 16 Mar 2025

Current Season Analysis

The 2025–26 KNVB Cup, officially branded as the Eurojackpot KNVB Beker, marks the 108th edition of Dutch football's premier knockout competition. This season continues the tournament's tradition of providing opportunities for clubs across all four tiers of the Dutch football pyramid to compete for the prestigious trophy. The competition features a diverse array of participants, from Eredivisie powerhouses like Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, and Feyenoord to ambitious Eerste Divisie clubs and smaller regional teams seeking their moment of glory on the national stage.

The 2025–26 season follows the dramatic conclusion of the previous campaign, when Go Ahead Eagles captured their first-ever KNVB Cup title in a stunning penalty shootout victory over AZ Alkmaar. This upset result demonstrated the tournament's capacity to produce fairytale narratives, with a mid-table Eredivisie side overcoming a team with greater historical pedigree. The victory provided Go Ahead Eagles with European qualification and global recognition, embodying the KNVB Cup's role as an equaliser in Dutch football where preparation, momentum, and mental resilience can overcome traditional hierarchies. As the current season progresses, similar narratives are developing, with several lower-division clubs making impressive cup runs and threatening the established order.

Ajax remains the perennial favourite, seeking to add to their record-breaking 20 KNVB Cup titles. The Amsterdam club's squad depth and European experience typically shine in knockout football, though the single-elimination format ensures no guarantees—even Ajax can be eliminated by an inspired opponent on a single evening. PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord, the other members of Dutch football's traditional "Big Three," also harbour serious ambitions, with both clubs viewing the cup as a pathway to European football and domestic silverware. However, the competitive intensity of the Eredivisie title race often means these clubs must balance cup ambitions with league commitments, occasionally leading to rotated lineups in earlier rounds.

The standout narrative of the season has been the emergence of several ambitious Eerste Divisie and Tweede Divisie clubs who have progressed further than expected, capturing the imagination of neutral supporters and proving that the KNVB Cup remains a genuine meritocratic competition. These lower-league sides have demonstrated tactical discipline, set-piece effectiveness, and the kind of desperation that often characterises cup football—qualities that can overcome the technical superiority of elite-division opponents. The tournament has also showcased individual brilliance, with emerging talents using the cup stage to announce themselves to larger audiences and attract the attention of bigger clubs.

Historical Significance and Global Standing

The KNVB Cup occupies a unique position in European football as one of the continent's oldest and most inclusive national cup competitions. Founded in 1898, it predates the Italian Coppa Italia (1922), the German DFB-Pokal (1935), and the Spanish Copa del Rey (1913 in its modern form). This historical pedigree gives the KNVB Cup a romantic appeal within Dutch football culture, with the tournament serving as a repository of the nation's football memories. The competition's single-elimination format, modelled on the English FA Cup, creates an inherent drama and unpredictability that has sustained fan interest across 127 years of competition.

The KNVB Cup's international reputation has grown significantly in the modern era, particularly through the success of Dutch clubs in European competitions. When Ajax, PSV, or Feyenoord progress to the latter stages of the KNVB Cup, they often face European opponents in the early knockout rounds of continental competitions, creating opportunities for the cup to showcase Dutch football's tactical sophistication and technical quality. The tournament has also produced memorable European encounters, such as when Feyenoord defeated AS Roma in the 1984 final on away goals—a result that elevated the competition's profile beyond the Netherlands.

Commercial Evolution and Media Rights

The KNVB Cup has undergone significant commercial evolution in recent years, with the Eurojackpot sponsorship deal (2024–2028) representing a €15–20 million annual investment in the competition. This financial security allows the KNVB to maintain and enhance the tournament's infrastructure, including improved facilities for the final and investment in broadcast quality. The competition is televised across multiple platforms in the Netherlands, with public broadcasters (NPO) providing free-to-air coverage that ensures widespread accessibility. The KNVB Cup final typically attracts over 50,000 spectators and generates millions of television viewers, making it one of the most-watched domestic cup finals in European football.

The tournament's inclusive format—featuring 120 clubs from four professional tiers—means that broadcast coverage extends beyond the traditional elite-dominated narrative. Lower-league clubs' cup runs generate local and regional media interest, creating compelling human-interest stories that enhance the competition's appeal. This democratisation of media coverage distinguishes the KNVB Cup from some continental counterparts, where the tournament is increasingly dominated by elite clubs and broadcast primarily to attract affluent audiences. The Dutch approach maintains the cup's role as a unifying national competition that transcends class and regional boundaries.

Records and Statistical Landmarks

The KNVB Cup's statistical landscape reflects the dominance of Dutch football's traditional powerhouses alongside moments of genuine upset. Ajax leads all clubs with 20 titles, a record that underscores their sustained excellence across multiple eras. Feyenoord follows with 13 titles, while PSV Eindhoven has captured the cup 9 times. These three clubs account for 42 of the competition's 127 championship titles, yet the remaining titles are distributed across 15 other clubs, demonstrating that the KNVB Cup has historically been more competitive than some European counterparts where a single club dominates.

Individual records within the KNVB Cup highlight the competition's role in showcasing Dutch football talent. Willy van der Kuijlen, the legendary PSV Eindhoven forward, holds the all-time goalscoring record with 29 goals across the competition. Van der Kuijlen's prolific record reflects both his individual quality and PSV's sustained success in the tournament during the 1960s and 1970s. Other notable goalscorers include Johan Cruyff, whose KNVB Cup performances were characterised by the technical brilliance and tactical intelligence that defined his career. The competition's goalscoring records demonstrate the KNVB Cup's role as a stage for elite individual talent, where players can accumulate significant goal tallies across multiple seasons.

The Path to European Football

The KNVB Cup winner's qualification for European competition—typically the UEFA Europa League—represents one of the tournament's most significant prizes beyond the domestic prestige of winning the trophy. This European pathway has occasionally created unexpected European campaigns, with smaller Dutch clubs earning opportunities to compete against continental opposition. The recent Go Ahead Eagles victory exemplifies this dynamic: by winning the cup, the Eredivisie side secured Europa League participation, providing their supporters with European football and their players with experience on the continental stage. This prize structure reinforces the KNVB Cup's importance within the broader European football calendar and ensures that clubs across all tiers view the competition seriously.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams compete in the KNVB Cup?

The KNVB Cup features 120 clubs from the top four tiers of Dutch football: the Eredivisie, Eerste Divisie, Tweede Divisie, and Derde Divisie. This inclusive format allows lower-league teams to compete against professional opposition.

Who has won the most KNVB Cup titles?

Ajax holds the record with 20 KNVB Cup victories. Feyenoord follows with 13 titles, while PSV Eindhoven has won the cup 9 times. These three clubs account for the majority of the competition's 127-year history of champions.

What is the format of the KNVB Cup?

The KNVB Cup is a single-elimination knockout tournament. Matches are played home-and-away in earlier rounds, with the final held at a neutral venue. If a match is level after 90 minutes, extra time and penalties determine the winner.

Does the KNVB Cup winner qualify for European competition?

Yes, the KNVB Cup winner qualifies for the UEFA Europa League. This provides significant incentive for clubs to compete seriously throughout the tournament, particularly in the latter rounds.

When was the KNVB Cup first played?

The KNVB Cup was first contested in the 1898–99 season, making it one of the oldest national cup competitions in world football. It predates many other major European cup competitions and was modelled on the English FA Cup.

Has any lower-league team won the KNVB Cup?

Yes, Go Ahead Eagles from the Eredivisie won the cup in 2024–25, defeating AZ Alkmaar on penalties in a dramatic final. This victory underscores the tournament's capacity to produce genuine upsets and fairytale moments.

API data: 26 Apr 2026 · Stats updated: 26 Apr 2026 · Content updated: 16 Mar 2025