Before the round - trends on Netherlands Eredivisie (05-06/02/2022)

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The race for the league title this season is quite exciting with AFC Ajax, PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord going neck and neck with a minimal distance between them in the standings. On the opposite side of the table the situation is even more intense, as the teams will be fighting to remain in the Eredivisie.

FC Utrecht - SC Cambuur

Two teams, showing similar results this term, face each other this Saturday when FC Utrecht host SC Cambuur at their Stadion Galgenwaard.

The home side are just 2 points above their upcoming opponents and will be aiming to remain in top 7. SC Cambuur are showing good results in their travels recently and will do their best to break into the Europa Conference League playoff spots.

• FC Utrecht are unbeaten in 20 of their 24 most recent home matches (Eredivisie).
• SC Cambuur have not been beaten in their last 6 straight away clashes in Eredivisie.
• FC Utrecht have won just 1 of their last 6 matches in Eredivisie.
• SC Cambuur are on a poor run of just 1 win in 6 matches (Eredivisie).
• Prediction: Under 2.5 goals

PSV Eindhoven - AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar travel to face one of the contenders for the league title this weekend.

PSV will be eager to bounce back from their 1-2 defeat from Ajax and shorten the gap towards the first spot and now they have a great chance to get back to winning ways. AZ Alkmaar are also performing quite solidly so far and won’t give up without a fight.

• PSV Eindhoven haven't lost a match in 41 of their last 48 matches in Eredivisie.
• A period of 9 straight games without a defeat marks the Eredivisie campaign of AZ Alkmaar.
• PSV Eindhoven have been prolific in their 10 most recent clashes in Eredivisie, scoring 1+ goals in all of them.
• PSV Eindhoven haven't been defeated by AZ Alkmaar in 12 of their last 14 home Eredivisie matches.
• Prediction: PSV Eindhoven @ 1.67

Feyenoord - Sparta Rotterdam

Feyenoord welcome Sparta Rotterdam in the intriguing Rotterdam derby this Sunday.

The hosts are doing a great job so far as they still have chances for the first spot and will surely make things hard for PSV Eindhoven and AFC Ajax. Sparta Rotterdam, on the other hand, are experiencing difficulties this season and are currently in the relegation zone.

• Feyenoord haven't lost in 25 of their last 29 home matches in Eredivisie.
• Sparta Rotterdam have won just 2 of their last 21 matches in Eredivisie.
• Feyenoord scored an average of 2.40 goals in their home Eredivisie matches.
• Sparta Rotterdam have conceded an average of 1.56 goals in their away Eredivisie matches.
• Prediction: Feyenoord @ 1.29

AFC Ajax - Heracles Almelo

Heracles Almelo visit the reigning champions AFC Ajax in a thrilling encounter this Sunday.

The Sons of the Gods have won their last 6 fixtures in all competitions and will be aiming to keep their momentum and cement their place on the top of the table. Heracles Almelo are definitely the underdogs in the upcoming encounter and given their mediocre performance this term, they don’t have much of a chance against such a tough opponent.

• AFC Ajax's most recent record of 25 games in Eredivisie consists of no losses at half time.
• Heracles Almelo have drawn at half time their last 4 away Eredivisie games in a row.
• In AFC Ajax's 4 most recent Eredivisie clashes, they have managed to win at both half time and full time.
• Heracles Almelo have managed just 1 win in their last 15 away league games.
• Prediction: AFC Ajax @ 1.05