Eredivisie 2024/25 Predictions: Gameweek 19: 18/01 - 19/01
PSV Eindhoven dropped two crucial points but remained at the top of the Eredivisie standings, four points above Ajax, who are in great form. Utrecht strengthened their position in the third spot after winning their match and Feyenoord losing their previous two. Twente and AZ are somewhat comfortable at fifth and sixth, while the battle is on for the seventh and eighth spots.
At the bottom of the table, Waalwijk have lost again and and are in a very critical situation. Sparta, Heracles, and Almere City are vying for the 15th spot, which would guarantee the team a spot in the Eredivisie for another season.
This week’s Eredivisie gameweek 19 predictions were made based on current form, expert knowledge, and data.
Eredivisie 2024/25 Gameweek 19 Predictions and Betting Tips: 18/01 - 19/01
PSV Eindhoven favorites to bounce back when they travel to Zwolle: Zwolle vs PSV Eindhoven
- Date: 18/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 15:30 UTC
- Zwolle, who are 14th in the Eredivisie standings, will host PSV Eindhoven, who are sitting at the top of the table.
Zwolle need to overcome their poor home record if they want to surprise in this match. The hosts have lost their last two games at the MAC’PARK Stadion and lost all of their four games against the top four teams. PSV had a disappointing 2-2 draw at home with AZ Alkmaar in the previous round. The visitors have lost their momentum recently, dropping five points in three games. However, considering that PSV won the last 18 H2Hs, we will back them for the win.
Zwolle vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction 18/01/2025: PSV Eindhoven to Win
AZ Alkmaar are in better form as they travel to Utrecht: Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar
- Date: 18/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 17:45 UTC
- Third-placed Utrecht, with 39 points, take on AZ Alkmaar, who are sixth with 33 points. Utrecht have not lost to AZ in five games.
Playing at home, Utrecht are having a slump as they are winless in three games at the Galgenwaard. In the last round, the hosts beat Feyenoord on the road by 2-1. AZ Alkmaar extended their undefeated run to six games with an exciting 2-2 draw away at PSV. The visitors had won five games in a row before that game. With four of the past five games ending in draws and the kind of form AZ is in at the moment, we will back Alkmaar for the double chance.
Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction 18/01/2025: AZ Alkmaar to Win or Draw
At least two goals expected when Willem II host Feyenoord: Willem II vs Feyenoord
- Date: 18/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 19:00 UTC
- With four of the past five meetings between these teams ending with over 2.5 goals, another goal galore is expected.
Willem II have conceded at least a goal in 72% of their games in the Eredivisie, and their games have averaged 2.67 goals per game this season. Feyenoord’s games also have a tendency to be high-scoring ones, with 61% of them ending with over 2.5 goals. Feyenoord’s seven of their last eight matches produced 2.5 goals. With Feyenoord scoring at least a goal in eight of their nine away matches, we predict over 2.5 goals to be scored in this match.
Willem II vs Feyenoord Prediction 18/01/2025: Over 2.5 Goals
Go Ahead Eagles to stay in contention for European spots: Go Ahead Eagles vs Groningen
- Date: 18/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 20:00 UTC
- The Go Ahead Eagles are eager to stay in the top eight as they host Groningen, who are 13th with 17 points.
The Go Ahead Eagles enter this match with a positive form behind them, winning three and drawing one of their last four games. The hosts beat Fortuna Sittard in the previous round by 3-0 on the road and have now scored two or more goals in the last four matches. Groningen, on the other hand, are winless in three games after drawing their last game at home with Almere City. With the difference in form between the teams, we will back a home win.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Groningen Prediction 18/01/2025: Go Ahead Eagles to Win
A high-scoring game awaits as NAC Breda host Twente: NAC Breda vs Twente
- Date: 19/01/2025
- Kick Off: 11:15 UTC
- At least two goals have been scored in seven of the past eight meetings between these teams. Another similar game is expected.
NAC Breda’s inconsistent form continued as they suffered a 4-2 home defeat at the hands of Heerenveen. That was the host's third consecutive game with three or more goals. NAC’s games averaged 2.89 goals per game this season. Twente’s games have also been productive, with 18 goals scored in the last four games. The goals stats show that there is an 81% possibility for this match to produce over two goals.
NAC Breda vs Twente Prediction 19/01/2025: Over 2 Goals
Heracles might have a slight edge as they travel to Almere City: Almere City vs Heracles
- Date: 19/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 13:30 UTC
- Almere City, who are 17th in the Eredivisie table, will host 14th-placed Heracles in an important game for both teams.
Almere City remained unbeaten for the second consecutive round after drawing 0-0 away with Groningen in round 18. The hosts have lost six of their nine games at home when facing higher-ranked teams. Heracles are undefeated against lower-ranked teams, drawing all four games. In the last four H2H meetings, Heracles won oince and the other three games ended in draws. Thus, we will back Heracles for a double chance in this game.
Almere City vs Heracles Prediction 19/01/2025: Heracles to Win or Draw
Ajax are clear favorites to continue their surge as they travel to Heerenveen: Heerenveen vs Ajax
- Date: 19/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 13:30 UTC
- Ninth-placed Heerenveen, with 24 points, will host Ajax, who are second in the Eredivisie table.
Heerenveen resumed their winning ways with a 4-2 away win at NAC Breda in the previous round. Playing at the Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen is undefeated in eight games since the start of the season. Ajax are in great form, winning their past three games in the league. In round 18, the visitors beat Waalwijk 2-1 at home. Ajax’s away record shows 5W, 2D, 2L. As a result, we will back Ajax with the double chance in this match.
Heerenveen vs Ajax Prediction 19/01/2025: Ajax to Win or Draw
NEC Nijmegen host Fortuna Sittard in a game with at least two goals: NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard
- Date: 19/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 15:45 UTC
- NEC Nijmegen, who are 12th with 20 points, take on eighth-placed Fortuna Sittard in round 19 of the Eredivisie.
NEC Nijmegen and Fortuna Sittard have been part of some productive H2H meetings. To illustrate, the last six games ended with two or more goals. In the current season, NEC Nijmegen’s games produced 2.67 goals per game, and 72% of their games ended with two or more goals. The same number of goals was scored in Fortuna Sittard’s 78% of matches, and their games have seen an average of 2.94 goals per game.
NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction 19/01/2025: Over 2 Goals
Two teams in desperate need of a win go head-to-head: Sparta Rotterdam vs Waalwijk
- Date: 19/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 19:00 UTC
- 16th-placed Sparta Rotterdam, with 13 points, will host bottom-of-the-table Waalwijk in a very crucial match for both teams.
Sparta Rotterdam have the edge in the last five H2H meetings, winning three and drawing two. In the current season, Sparta have two wins, and both of them were on the road. They drew four of their nine matches at home and lost the other five. Waalwijk suffered their 13th defeat of the season after losing away to Ajax in the previous round. The visitors have lost seven of their nine away games and drew two. We are backing Sparta for the double chance.
Sparta Rotterdam vs Waalwijk Prediction 19/01/2025: Sparta Rotterdam to Win or Draw
