Feyenoord will seek to maintain their position at the top of the Eredivisie standings when they host Fortuna Sittard at De Kuip on Saturday afternoon. The league leaders have triumphed in the last three encounters against Fortuna, but the current form of the visitors indicates that this match may present a tougher challenge than previous ones. Feyenoord faced their toughest test yet against reigning champions PSV Eindhoven, managing to secure a 1-1 draw at the Philips Stadion, thanks to Anis Hadj Moussa's goal early in the second half. As a result, Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s team sits at the top of the table after 10 matchdays for the first time since the 1971-72 season. This year, the Rotterdam club aims for a more competitive title race compared to last season, which ended with them finishing a distant second and extending their wait for a domestic title to three years. Last season, Feyenoord clinched the league title despite scoring fewer goals than their rivals, but this season, their attacking prowess could be key to a successful Eredivisie campaign. They currently lead the league with 32 goals scored, while only FC Twente has a better defensive record. With a crucial Champions League match against Inter Milan approaching in just three days, followed by a trip to Heerenveen, Feyenoord is entering a challenging week and will be eager to begin with a strong performance against Fortuna. Feyenoord’s recent history against Fortuna is encouraging, as they remain unbeaten in their last 14 encounters. However, their 2-0 win last September marked their first victory at home against this opponent in four years. Fortuna Sittard concluded last season with only two wins in their last eight matches, creating a sense of urgency for manager Danny Buijs—one of the longest-serving in the Eredivisie—to start this season strongly to alleviate any concerns about his position.