Eredivisie
Tier 1Netherlands
SC Telstar
TEL
NAC Breda
NAC
NAC Breda's push for promotion and superior squad quality should give them the edge over a mid-table SC Telstar. While Telstar can be a tricky opponent at home, NAC's greater motivation and talent are expected to be the deciding factors in securing an away victory.
Heerenveen
HEE
Sparta Rotterdam
SPA
This is expected to be a tight contest between two evenly matched mid-table Eredivisie sides. Heerenveen's historically strong record at the Abe Lenstra Stadion provides a slight edge over a capable but often inconsistent Sparta Rotterdam on the road.
Heracles Almelo
HER
PSV Eindhoven
PSV
This fixture represents a significant mismatch, with title-contending PSV Eindhoven being overwhelming favorites. The vast gulf in class, combined with PSV's potent attack and relentless form, should prove far too much for Heracles Almelo to handle.
NEC Nijmegen
NEC
Fortuna Sittard
FOR
NEC Nijmegen holds the advantage in this fixture, primarily due to their solid performances at home throughout the season. While Fortuna Sittard is a resilient side, their frequent struggles to secure points on the road make an NEC victory the most probable outcome.
Excelsior
EXC
Go Ahead Eagles
GAE
This match is poised to be a tight, low-scoring affair between two closely matched teams. Excelsior's unique home environment on an artificial pitch could be a leveller, but Go Ahead Eagles are typically well-organized, making a draw a very plausible result.
FC Volendam
VOL
Groningen
GRO
This is expected to be a tightly contested match between two teams likely in the lower half of the table. FC Volendam's home advantage could be a key factor, but Groningen generally possesses a bit more quality across the pitch. A score draw is a probable outcome as both sides will be desperate to avoid a loss against a direct competitor.
Twente
TWE
Feyenoord
FEY
A marquee matchup between two of the league's top teams. Twente's formidable record at their home ground, De Grolsch Veste, will be severely tested by a Feyenoord side challenging for the title. Expect a high-intensity, quality match with goals from both sides, but separating them might be too difficult.
Utrecht
UTR
AZ Alkmaar
AZ
This is a crucial game in the race for European places. Utrecht are a strong and physical side, especially at home, but they face an AZ Alkmaar team known for its technical skill and attacking flair. While Utrecht will make it a tough contest, AZ's superior quality in the final third should see them edge a narrow victory.
PEC Zwolle
PEC
Ajax
AJA
This fixture represents a significant mismatch in terms of squad quality, resources, and ambition. Ajax are perennial title contenders and possess far too much attacking firepower for PEC Zwolle to handle. Even away from home, Ajax are expected to dominate possession and create numerous chances, leading to a comfortable win.