Eredivisie 2024/25 Predictions: Gameweek 20: 24/01 - 26/01
Eredivisie’s gameweek 19 produced some huge surprises, paving the way for a fierce battle at the top of the league. PSV Eindhoven were the biggest losers after going down to Zwolle, while Ajax closed the gap to just two points behind the leaders.
Apart from Ajax, none of the top six teams won, with Feyenoord finding themselves in a three-match winless streak. The battle for a European spot is heating up between five teams as the Go Ahead Eagles are in the best form. All remain the same at the bottom, with the bottom three staying in their positions.
This week’s Eredivisie gameweek 20 predictions were made based on current form, expert knowledge, and data.
Eredivisie 2024/25 Gameweek 20 Predictions and Betting Tips: 24/01/25 - 26/01/25
Two teams with contrasting forms as Heracles host Utrecht: Heracles vs Utrecht
- Date: 24/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 19:00 UTC
- Heracles, with 18 points in 14th place, take on Utrecht, who are third with 40 points. Utrecht have won the last three H2H meetings.
FC Utrecht emerges as the clear favorite in this encounter, boasting an impressive away record with seven wins and two draws, remaining undefeated on the road. Their strong attack, with 36 goals scored away from home, gives them a significant edge. Heracles, on the other hand, have struggled this season. However, they have shown some improvement with a win and a draw in their last two matches. Based on current form and H2H record, we predict a double chance for Utrecht.
Heracles vs Utrecht Prediction: Utrecht to Win or Draw
A Clear mis-match between a top-tier team and mid-table side: PSV Eindhoven vs NAC Breda
- Date: 25/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 17:45 UTC
- Top of the table, PSV Eindhoven, with 46 points, will host NAC Breda, who are ninth with 25. PSV have won the last two H2H meetings.
Despite their latest defeat in the previous round, PSV are expected to bounce back in this game. The hosts have won eight and drawn one of their nine home games this season. Their attacking prowess and solid defense make them favorites to win this game. NAC Breda struggled to find consistency throughout the season but beat Twente in the previous round, ending a two-match losing streak. However, their away form in particular is poor, making it difficult for them to challenge PSV.
PSV Eindhoven vs NAC Breda Prediction: PSV to Win
A matchup that promises to be a closely contested one: Groningen vs Heerenveen
- Date: 25/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 20:00 UTC
- Groningen, who are 15th with 17 points, take on tenth-placed Heerenveen with 24 points. Heerenveen are undefeated against Groningen in the last nine meetings
FC Groningen have been struggling this season but have shown some signs of improvement in recent games, as they are unbeaten at home in four games, winning two and drawing two. Heerenveen, on the other hand, have been poor when playing on the road with two wins and eight defeats in ten trips. Heerenveen covered the double chance in five of their eight matches when facing teams ranked lower than them.
Groningen vs Heerenveen Prediction: Heerenveen to Win or Draw
Fortuna Sittard looking to capitalize on home advantage as they host Zwolle: Fortuna Sittard vs Zwolle
- Date: 26/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 11:15 UTC
- Fortuna Sittard, who are eighth with 25 points, take on 13th-placed Zwolle with 20 points. Zwolle lead the last five H2H meetings 3-2, but just one of them was on the road.
Fortuna Sittard have been in decent form at home, winning five of their nine games in front of their fans. Despite losing their last two games in Eredivisie, they are still the favorites to win this game. Playing at home, Sittard have won four of their five games against lower-ranked teams. Boosted by their latest win over PSV Eindhoven, Zwolle will try to find their first win on the road. The visitors have drawn five and lost four of their nine trips and their defensive weaknesses could be exploited by Fortuna Sittard.
Fortuna Sittard vs Zwolle Prediction: Fortuna Sittard to Win or Draw
Waalwijk host Willem II as both teams look to improve their standing. Waalwijk vs Willem II
- Date: 26/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 13:30 UTC
- Bottom of the table, Waalwijk, with eight points, take on Willem II, who are 12th with 23 points. Willem II leads the H2H record 4-1 in the last five meetings.
Waalwijk are the weakest team in the Eredivisie with just one win and 13 defeats since the start of the season. The hosts have lost 11 of their 13 games when facing the top 12 teams. Waalwijk returned from Rotterdam with a 1-1 draw with Sparta, but they need much more than that to turn their season around. Willem II will be satisfied with the 1-1 home draw they achieved with Feyenoord in the previous round. Playing on the road, Willem II are undefeated in three of their four games when facing teams ranked lower than them.
Waalwijk vs Willem II Prediction: Willem II to Win or Draw
AZ Alkmaar looking for a win to push for a top-four spot : AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam
- Date: 26/01/2025
- Kick-Off: 15:45 UTC
- Sixth-placed AZ Alkmaar, with 34 points, take on Sparta Rotterdam, who are 16th with 14 points. AZ Alkmaar have won three of the last five H2H meetings.
AZ Alkmaar enter this match on the back of a goalless away draw with Utrecht in the previous round. The hosts are undefeated in seven games, winning five and drawing two. They have won five of their six games when facing the bottom six teams and drawn one. Sparta Rotterdam have drawn three of their last four games, all of them positioned at the bottom half of the standings. The visitors are winless in 13 matches in Eredivisie as they lost five of their seven games when facing the top seven teams.
