Predictions for the 15th round of the Eredivisie, December 5-7
Excelsior vs Groningen
Groningen lost in a rescheduled match played behind closed doors against Ajax away. This match was not too long ago, meaning the team had little time for rest and travel. It seems the squad might not be in their best form. Meanwhile, Excelsior boasts a streak of two consecutive victories. They are starting to win on their home turf. So, the hosts fully understand that they have every chance to defeat an opponent who isn't quite fresh.
Match Prediction for Excelsior vs Groningen: the hosts will not lose
Heerenveen vs PSV
PSV continues to confidently lead the table, maintaining a two-point gap from Feyenoord. Now the team faces an away match against Heerenveen, a tough opponent. Heerenveen has collected 12 points in seven home matches, scoring 15 goals. Yes, they've conceded quite a few as well, a total of 12 goals, but such high scoring brings its rewards. PSV does not intend to play defensively; they are the highest-scoring away team. So, we might witness an exciting match with plenty of goals, likely resulting in a PSV victory.
Match Prediction for Heerenveen vs PSV: victory for the visitors
Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax
Ajax has finally ended their losing streak. However, the team still hasn't found a head coach. It seems it will be difficult to do so anytime soon, as taking on the burden of a struggling Ajax is not the best gift. The Amsterdam team is set to play against Fortuna away. It seems the match will be challenging, considering all of Ajax's problems and Fortuna's strong home performance. In seven home matches, Sittard has collected 14 points, scoring 11 goals. The visitors will certainly face a tough challenge in this encounter.
Match Prediction for Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax: the hosts will not lose
Heracles vs Telstar
Heracles is on a roll. The team has gone five matches unbeaten and has jumped from last place to 16th. You might say that's not much, but they have collected 10 out of 13 points in the last four matches. Now the team is set to play a home match against Telstar, who occupy the last place. It seems the hosts are quite capable of securing three points. Heracles is in good form and feeling great, while there are questions about Telstar. The newcomer to the elite division still hasn't shown their teeth.
Match Prediction for Heracles vs Telstar: victory for the hosts
Feyenoord vs PEC Zwolle
Feyenoord, with all their problems, finally managed to secure a victory. Robin Van Persie's team won against Telstar away and now returns home. They are set to play against PEC Zwolle on their home ground. Feyenoord fully understands that three points are very important, as the gap from the first place is already too large, and no one plans to let PSV get too far ahead. Finally, the slew of injury problems has ended, and most of the key players will be able to take the field. It seems that Zwolle has very little chance, despite their successful streak of three matches without a loss.
Match Prediction for Feyenoord vs PEC Zwolle: Home Win with Handicap (-1.5)
Utrecht vs Twente
A match between two neighbors in the standings. Utrecht hosts Twente at home. The hosts are one point ahead of their opponents, and it seems they have a better chance of winning. After all, Utrecht at home is a very serious team, having collected 16 points in seven matches, placing them among the leaders in the table. However, Twente knows how to play away games, albeit not as brightly as PSV or Feyenoord with AZ. In general, this is a truly serious confrontation, with each team eager to earn three points. Therefore, it's not surprising that the game will be played on counter-attacks.
Match Prediction for Utrecht vs Twente: Both Teams to Score
AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles
AZ is clinging to the third spot. Maarten Martens' team shares the third and fourth places with NEC Nijmegen. The team is set to play at home against Go Ahead Eagles. The "Eagles" are in eleventh place and can't boast of any standout play. They are a true mid-table team, content with their position. Yes, they can surprise, but certainly not in matches where the opponent is one of the league's top teams and in need of a win. So, it's unlikely we'll see an upset in this match.
Match Prediction for AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles: Home Win
Volendam vs NEC Nijmegen
Could anyone have thought that NEC would be in third place after 14 rounds of the championship? It seemed that this surge was only at the beginning of the season, and then the team began to fall to where everyone expected to see them. But NEC is back on top, with one of the best attacks in the league, sitting in third place. However, maintaining this position will be difficult, with three teams breathing down their necks. Therefore, in the upcoming away match against Volendam, they will need to earn points. What can NEC do best? Score. This is the scenario the team will follow.
Match Prediction for Volendam vs NEC Nijmegen: Total Over 2.5 Goals
Sparta Rotterdam vs NAC Breda
This round concludes with a match in Rotterdam, where local Sparta hosts NAC Breda. These are teams from the lower half of the standings. There's not much interesting to say about them. Sparta has one of the worst defenses in the league, and NAC is the second least productive team in the championship. It might seem like something exciting awaits us. But these teams rarely delight fans with bright play.
