Eredivisie 2024/25 Predictions: Gameweek 22: 08/02- 09/02
Ajax were the biggest winners in round 21 of the Dutch Eredivisie after cutting down PSV's lead at the top of the table to two points. Utrecht continued to drop points after a third consecutive draw. AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord are chasing the third spot but are five and six points behind.
All the teams positioned from fifth to 15th failed to win in round 21. The battle for the Conference League spots is between Feyenoord, Twente and G.A. Eagles from the top and between six teams separated by three points battling for the eighth position. Almere City are in deep trouble, being seven points below safety.
This week’s Eredivisie gameweek 22 predictions were made based on current form, expert knowledge, and data.
Eredivisie 2024/25 Gameweek 22 Predictions and Odds: 08/02 - 09/02
The Go Ahead Eagles to avoid defeat as they travel to meet Heracles: Heracles vs Go Ahead Eagles
- Date: 08/02/2025
- Kick Off: 15:30 UTC
- Heracles, who are 14th with 21 points, will host the Go Ahead Eagles with 32 points in the seventh position. The Go Ahead Eagles won three of the last four H2H meetings.
Heracles recorded their third consecutive draw in the Eredivisie after drawing 1-1 away with NAC Breda. That was the hosts’ fourth draw in five games during which they are undefeated. Playing against the top eight teams, Heracles lost eight and drew one game. The Go Ahead Eagles also enter this game on the back of a draw after a 2-2 home score with Twente. The visitors are undefeated in six games, winning four and drawing two. The Eagles have won nine of their 14 games against lower-ranked teams.
Heracles vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction: Go Ahead Eagles to Win or Draw
PSV Eindhoven poised to bounce back against Willem II: PSV Eindhoven vs Willem II
- Date: 08/02/2025
- Kick Off: 17:45 UTC
- Top of the league standings, PSV Eindhoven with 50 points, will entertain 13th-placed Willem II with 23 points. PSV won four of the last five H2H meetings.
Exhaustion could be one of the reasons why PSV conceded twice in the last five minutes to draw 3-3 with Nijmegen in the previous. Whatever the reason, PSV can’t afford to lose more points as they dropped ten in the last six rounds. PSV have won nine and drawn one of their ten games in the league. Willem II remained just three points above the relegation zone after suffering their second consecutive defeat at home to AZ Alkmaar by 2-0. The visitors have lost five of their last eight games and four of their five games against the top four teams.
PSV Eindhoven vs Willem II Prediction: PSV Eindhoven to Win
Nijmegen are favorites to avoid defeat when they travel to Groningen: Groningen vs Nijmegen
- Date: 08/02/2025
- Kick Off: 19:00 UTC
- Groningen, who are 15th with 21 points, will take on Nijmegen, who are 11th with 24 points. Nijmegen covered the double chance in four of the last five H2Hs.
Groningen’s last ten matches had a different outcome, which shows their instability. However, they are unbeaten in five home games, which is a very positive run. In their last game, Groningen lost away to Sparta, recording their tenth defeat of the season. Nijmegen will be boosted with confidence after stealing a point off PSV in the last round, despite trailing 1-3 until the 90th minute. The visitors are undefeated in three games, winning two and drawing two. Another aspect that will raise Nijmegen’s morale coming into this game is their 6-0 win over Groningen earlier this season.
Groningen vs Nijmegen Prediction: Nijmegen to Win or Draw
A tense Rotterdam derby with few goals is in contention: Feyenoord vs Sparta Rotterdam
- Date: 08/02/2025
- Kick Off: 20:00 UTC
- Fifth-placed Feyenoord with 36 points will square off against Sparta Rotterdam, who are 16th with 20 points. Three of the last five H2Hs produced under 3.5 goals.
Feyenoord are going through a tough period in Eredivisie, having lost three of their last four games. The only consolation was a 3-0 win over Bayern Munich in the UCL. However, Feyenoord need all three points to push for a top three spot, which they are six points behind. Sparta Rotterdam are having positive results recently, winning two back-to-back games for the first time this season. In the previous round, they beat Groningen 1-0 at home. 85% of Sparta’s games saw three or fewer goals, and we think this will be another low-scoring game.
Feyenoord vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction: Under 3.5 Goals
Utrecht must find no difficulties in overcoming Almere City: Utrecht vs Almere City
- Date: 09/02/2025
- Kick Off: 11:15 UTC
- Third-placed Utrecht with 42 points will host Almere City, who are at the bottom of the table with ten points. Utrecht won the last meeting between these teams by 3-1.
Despite being undefeated in four games, Utrecht will be eager to end their three successive draws and claim all three points. In their last game, Utrecht had to come back from being down twice against Zwolle to salvage a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Almere City have lost all of their nine games against the top nine teams in Eredivisie. With the 4-1 home defeat at the hands of Waalwijk, they suffered their 14th loss of the season in 20 games. The visitors have the weakest attack in the league with 11 goals scored and the second-weakest defense with 43 conceded.
Utrecht vs Almere City Prediction: Utrecht to Win
In top form, Ajax travel to Sittard with at least two goals expected: Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax
- Date: 09/02/2025
- Kick Off: 13:30 UTC
- Fortuna Sittard, who are eighth with 26 points, will play second-placed Ajax with 48 points. Four of the last five meetings between these teams saw four or more goals.
Fortuna Sittard ended a three-match losing streak by drawing 2-2 away with Heerenveen in round 20. Fortuna’s last 11 matches ended with two or more goals. The average number of goals in Fortuna Sittard’s games this season is 3.19 goals per game. Ajax are the best team in the Eredivisie at the moment with a five-match winning streak. 90% of Ajax’s games ended with two or more goals, and the total average of their matches in Eredivisie is 3.05. Ajax have scored at least a goal in all of their 21 matches with an average of 2.15 goals per game.
Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax Prediction: Over 2 Goals
Two teams with high total goal averages go head-to-head: Waalwijk vs NAC Breda
- Date: 09/02/2025
- Kick Off: 13:30 UTC
- Waalwijk, who are second from the bottom with 14 points, will take on NAC Breda, who are ninth with 26 points. The last five H2H meetings produced over two goals.
Waalwijk are battling hard to avoid relegation, but could it be too late? They beat Almere City 4-1 in the previous round, which was their second consecutive win. Waalwijk’s games are averaging 3.38 goals per game, with 100% of their games producing over 1.5 goals. NAC Breda will be disappointed with the 1-1 home draw with Heracles in round 21. That was Breda’s 17th game with two or more goals in Eredivisie. The stats show a 90% possibility for this game to produce over two goals.
Waalwijk vs NAC Breda Prediction: Over 2 Goals
AZ Alkmaar are favorites to avoid defeat when they meet Zwolle: AZ Alkmaar vs Zwolle
- Date: 09/02/2025
- Kick Off: 15:45 UTC
- Fourth-placed AZ Alkmaar with 37 points will square off against Zwolle, who are 12th with 24 points. AZ Alkmaar won three of the last four H2H meetings.
AZ Alkmaar went back to winning ways after beating Willem II 2-0 on the road in the previous round. The hosts have won six of their last nine matches in the league. AZ Alkmaar won six of their nine games against the bottom seven teams. Zwolel enter this game in good form with a three-match undefeated run. They drew 3-3 in their last match with Utrecht in a game where they were 2-0 up in the first half. Playing against the top five teams, Zwolle won one, drew one and lost five of their seven games.
AZ Alkmaar vs Zwolle Prediction: Az Alkmaar to Win or Draw
Another Eredivisie game with at least two goals in prospect: Heerenveen vs Twente
- Date: 09/02/025
- Kick Off: 15:45 UTC
- Tenth-placed Heerenveen with 25 points will take on Twente, who are sixth with 35 points. Four of the past five H2Hs ended with two or more goals.
Both of these teams enter this match after 2-2 draws in their last matches. Heerenveen played host to Fortuna Sittard, conceded in the 90th minute, and ended a two-match losing streak. Twente also shared the same fate of conceding late and having to settle for a draw with the Go Ahead Eagles. The average number of goals scored in both teams’ matches is 3.15 goals per game, while 83% of their games produced over 1.5 goals.
