Eredivisie Predictions: Gameweek 20 and 23: 22/02- 23/02
Three postponed games from the Eredivisie round of 20 will take place this weekend in addition to one postponed from round 23. Feyenoord have the chance to climb to the third position on goal difference in place of Utrecht. AZ Alkmaar also need three points to enter the top four.
Ajax won last weekend and took the lead at the top of the Eredivisie table after PSV dropped points. With a win over the Go Ahead Eagles, Ajax can go five points clear. Almere City need a win at all costs over Feyenoord, but it will be a difficult task on the road.
This week’s Eredivisie gameweek 20 and 23 predictions were made based on current form, expert knowledge, and data.
Eredivisie Gameweek 20 and 23 Predictions: 22/02-23/02
Feyenoord may be too strong for Almere City’s ambitions: Feyenoord vs Almere City
- Date: 22/02/2025
- Time: 19:00 UTC
- Fourth-placed Feyenoord, with 40 points, will take on the bottom of the table, Almere City, with 14 points. Feyenoord won the last three H2H meetings.
Feyenoord enter this match with an unstable form as they had a different outcome in their last four matches. In round 23, Feyenoord drew 0-0 on the road with NAC Breda and remained unbeaten for the second game running. The hosts have won six of their eight home games against teams ranked lower than them. Almere City is demonstrating resilience as they remain undefeated in two games following a 2-2 away draw with Nijmegen. The visitors have just one away win all season and lost seven of their eight games when facing the top seven teams.
Feyenoord vs Almere City Prediction: Feyenoord to win and over 2.5 goals
In-form Ajax to maintain their winning streak when they meet the Go Ahead Eagles: Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles
- Date: 23/02/2025
- Time: 13:30 UTC
- Top of the table, Ajax, with 54 points, will host the Go Ahead Eagles, who are seventh with 35 points. Ajax are undefeated against the Go Ahead Eagles in five games.
Ajax extended their winning streak to seven games after beating Geracles 4-0 at home in the previous round. The hosts are unbeaten at home this season and won their last four outings at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Ajax have scored two or more goals in the last seven matches. The Go Ahead Eagles also enter this game on a winning note after defeating Sparta 1-0 at home in round 23. The visitors have lost five of their ten away games this season and are winless against the top six teams in seven games.
Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction: Ajax to Win
Twente are the favorites to win when they host Nijmegen in this matchup: Twente vs Nijmegen
- Date: 23/02/2025
- Time: 13:30 UTC
- Sixth-placed Twente with 39 points will square off against Nijmegen, who are 12th with 25 points. Twente won three of the last five H2H meetings.
Twente enter this match on the back of a three-match undefeated run in the Eredivisie. The hosts beat Waalwijk 2-0 at home in the previous round, which was their fourth consecutive win at De Grolsch Veste. Moreover, Twente are undefeated at home, having won seven games, and have won seven of their nine games against lower-ranked teams. With the 2-2 home draw with Almere City in round 23, Nijmegen are still searching for a win in three games. The visitors lost all of their five away games against the top ten teams.
Twente vs Nijmegen Prediction: Twente to Win
With a commanding H2H home record, AZ Alkmaar are expected to cruise through this one: AZ Alkmaar vs Fortuna Sittard
- Date: 23/02/2025
- Time: 15:45 UTC
- Fifth-placed AZ Alkmaar with 40 points will face off against Fortuna Sittard, who are 11th with 26 points. AZ won the last five H2H meetings at home.
AZ Alkmaar recorded back-to-back 2-0 wins in the Eredivisie, with the latest one being at home over Zwolle in round 23. Battling for a top-four finish, the hosts have picked up 2.13 points per game in the last eight rounds. AZ have won four of their last five home games and eight of their ten encounters with the bottom seven teams. Fortuna Sittard are going through a poor period. They lost at home to Ajax 2-0 in the previous round, which was their fourth defeat in the last five games. AZ Alkmaar are the favorites according to the bookies, and we will back them for the win.
