Predictions for the 34th round of the Eredivisie, May 18
Ajax vs Twente
Francesco Farioli's team risks missing out on the championship. A draw with Groningen in the last round has put Ajax in a difficult position: now the title's fate is in PSV's hands. In the final round of the championship, the club will face a resilient Twente, who have already achieved their objectives. The first-round encounter ended in a 2-2 draw, but that no longer matters. Ajax is motivated and must win.
Match Prediction for Ajax vs Twente: home win
AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City
A match with no significance in the standings. AZ will be playing in the Conference League next season, while Almere City will be in the first division. Most likely, we will see squad rotations. But even that won't change the favorite. The hosts are stronger both in terms of player quality and gameplay. They need to secure a victory and bid farewell to their fans in style.
Match Prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City: home win
Fortuna Sittard vs Utrecht
The visitors have secured their spot in the Europa League. An excellent season and 4th place in the table are guaranteed before the last round. Utrecht doesn't need anything from the upcoming match, whereas Fortuna still has a chance to qualify for the Conference League. The motivation is incomparable, yet the bookmaker has set roughly equal odds for the game. The first-round match ended with an unexpected away victory for Fortuna with a score of 5-2. The team knows how to play against a more renowned opponent. We believe in them.
Match Prediction for Fortuna Sittard vs Utrecht: the hosts will not lose
Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen
A clash between two very high-scoring teams. Heracles concedes almost two goals on average per game this season but also scores quite a few. NEC is in a similar situation, only slightly more stable. Points are crucial for the visitors in this match as they continue their fight for the Conference League. But don't expect Heracles to simply hand over the victory. We anticipate a hard-fought battle and a high-scoring match with many mistakes. The last three head-to-head meetings were high-scoring.
Match Prediction for Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen: total over 2.5 goals
NAC Breda vs Willem II
Breda remains in the top flight. The cushion built earlier helped at the season's end. The team has suffered three consecutive defeats, but they feel at ease, unlike Willem II, who will definitely play in the relegation playoffs. For the visitors, the situation is complicated by the fact that their position in the table might not be final, as there is a chance of direct relegation. They need to pick up points, and Willem knows how to do this against this opponent. The first-round encounter ended in a 2-2 draw.
Match Prediction for NAC Breda vs Willem II: the visitors will not lose
Zwolle vs Groningen
The teams are positioned at the 13th and 12th spots on the table before the final round. Their chances for European competitions are only mathematical. It's a big mystery which of the opponents will have greater motivation. Groningen, in the last round, made an impact on the championship race by drawing with Ajax, but this did not make them more consistent. Zwolle, on the other hand, has not lost in 3 consecutive matches, but the opponents were not the toughest. The key criterion for choosing a bet is head-to-head meetings: the last 9 games followed a low-scoring pattern. We stick to the trend.
Match Prediction for Zwolle vs Groningen: total under 2.5 goals
Waalwijk vs Go Ahead Eagles
The hosts are in a tough situation before the final round: only one win in a month, and relegation to the first division is almost guaranteed. There is still a chance to save themselves, but a win in the upcoming match is a must. The visitors are triumphantly finishing the season and preparing for European competitions. Waalwijk's motivation is higher, but can they manage? Let's believe in the team, there are opportunities to hold on.
Match Prediction for Waalwijk vs Go Ahead Eagles: the hosts will not lose
Heerenveen vs Feyenoord
The visitors have secured 3rd place in the championship. For them, the season is over. Feyenoord failed to intervene in the championship race this season. Heerenveen, however, needs to maintain their spot in European competitions, so points would be helpful. The match holds different significance for the teams, and a high number of goals should not be expected. Heerenveen struggles with finishing, and Feyenoord will not exert themselves.
Match Prediction for Heerenveen vs Feyenoord: total under 3.5 goals
Sparta vs PSV
The central match of the round, which could determine the championship winner. Sparta is clearly unlucky as PSV needs only a win. If the team takes three points, the title remains theirs. It feels like Sparta might not even show up for the match. Head-to-head meetings are completely in favor of the visitors, and it seems the outcome of the upcoming match is predetermined.
