Eredivisie 2024/25 Predictions: Gameweek 16

PSV Eindhoven continue their dominance in the Eredivisie after thrashing Twente 6-1 at home in the previous round. Utrecht are in second place, seven points behind PSV, while Ajax continue to drop points and lost to AZ Alkmaar by 3-1.

At the bottom of the table, Almere City and Waalwijk are the top contenders to finish at the bottom of the table. They both have just six points after 15 games. It is a three-team battle for the second spot at the moment between Utrecht, Ajax, and Feyenoord. 

This week’s Eredivisie gameweek 16 predictions were made based on data, expert knowledge, and current form.

Eredivisie 2024/25 Gameweek 16 Predictions and Betting Tips: 13/12/24 - 15/12/24

Zwolle to host Willem II in a match that can see at least two goals: Zwolle vs Willem II 

• Date: 13/12/2024
• Kick Off: 19:00 UTC
• Two teams with completely identical form (W4, D4, L7), Willem II have the upper hand due to a better goal average (-2 to -9). Additionally, the average number of goals scored in Zwolle’s games this season in Eredivisie is 2.60 goals per game, and in Willem II’s, 2.27. Willem II’s 87% of games produced under 3.5 goals.

Zwolle vs Willem II Prediction: Under 3.5 goals

Heerenveen will take on PSV, who are in superb form and firm favorites to win: Heerenveen vs PSV

• Date: 14/12/2024
• Kick Off: 17:45 UTC
• PSV have won an incredible 14 of their 15 games in the Eredivisie this season, dropping just two points. Heerenveen have not lost at home this term, and this will be a real test for them. Moreover, PSV have won four of the last five H2H meetings. PSV were leading after 12 of their 15 games in the league.

Heerenveen vs PSV Prediction: PSV to win

Fortuna Sittard are looking for a win against a weak Waalwijk side: Fortuna Sittard vs Waalwijk

• Date: 14/12/2024
• Kick Off: 19:00 UTC
• Fortuna Sittard will look forward to ending their four-match winless run when they meet Waalwijk, who have just one win all season. Moreover, the visitors have lost five of their seven away games in Eredivisie. Sittard have a three-win and one-defeat record when facing teams ranked lower than them.

Fortuna Sittard vs Waalwijk Prediction: Fortuna Sittard to win

Feyenoord to play for the win against Heracles to remain in the top four: Feyenoord vs Heracles

• Date: 14/12/2024
• Kick Off: 20:00 UTC
• Feyenoord are determined to secure all three points against Heracles, a team they have defeated in their previous four head-to-head matches. Moreover, Feyenoord have won four of their last five games in the league while Heracles lost their last four away fixtures in Eredivisie. Heracles lost all of their five games against the top six teams.

Feyenoord vs Heracles Prediction: Feyenoord to win

Utrecht to keep the pressure on the top in the matchup with the Go Ahead Eagles: Utrecht vs Go Ahead Eagles

• Date: 15/12/2024
• Kick Off: 11:15 UTC
• Utrecht are in the second position with 35 points, seven behind leaders PSV Eindhoven. The hosts have won five of their seven home games while the Go Ahead Eagles lost the last two away games. Utrecht have beaten the Go Ahead Eagles in two of the last three meetings. The Eagles have maintained clean sheets in 27% of their games.

Utrecht vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction: Utrecht to win

Twente to host Groningen and to avoid defeat: Twente vs Groningen

• Date:15/12/2024
• Kick Off: 13:30 UTC
• Twente will be determined to get back to winning ways after the 6-1 thrashing by PSV in the previous round. The host are in fifth position with 28 points and need three points to stay in tact with the top four. Groningen are 14th with 16 points and have lost three of their five games when facing the top six teams.

Twente vs Groningen Prediction: Twente to win

Nijmegen and Sparta Rotterdam face each other in a low-scoring game: Nijmegen vs Sparta Rotterdam

• Date: 15/12/2024
• Kick Off: 13:30 UTC
• Two teams that are struggling in recent rounds will try to pick up points. However, we prefer to bet on the goals market, which has a high probability of being a low-scoring one. The last eight H2H matches between these teams produced two or fewer goals. Sparta Rotterdam scored 0.63 goals per game in the last eight rounds.

Nijmegen vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction: Under 3.5 Goals 

Ajax looking for a clear win against the bottom of the table Almere City: Ajax vs Almere City

• Date: 15/12/2024
• Kick Off: 15:45 UTC
• Ajax have just the fixture they needed after dropping five points in the last two rounds. The hosts drew with Utrecht and lost to AZ and need a win to stay in contention with the top two teams. Almere City are the weakest team in the Eredivisie with just six points from 15 games. Ajax scored two or more goals in five of their seven home games.

Ajax vs Almere City Prediction: Ajax to win and to score over 1.5 goals

NAC Breda will host AZ Alkmaar in a match where at least two goals are to be scored: NAC Breda vs AZ Alkmaar

• Date: 15/12/2024
• Kick Off: 19:00 UTC 
• Two teams, currently ranked seventh and sixth respectively, will face off in a game that is difficult to predict. Breda are undefeated in three games, winning their last two, while AZ have won their last three. The average number of goals scored in both teams’ games is 2.80 goals per game.

NAC Breda vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction: Over 1.5 goals