The Eredivisie will be heating up this week with some thrilling matchups on the horizon. Fans can expect an exciting round of football action with key encounters that could potentially shake up the standings.
In the opening match of the round on Friday, Heracles will take on Go Ahead Eagles at the Erve Asito stadium. Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial victory to kickstart their campaign.
Excelsior will face off against Waalwijk in a bottom-of-the-standings clash on Saturday. Excelsior, currently sitting in 15th place, will be eager to distance themselves from the relegation zone, while Waalwijk, in 16th place, will be fighting for survival.
Volendam will host AZ Alkmaar in what promises to be an intense match on Sunday. Volendam will be aiming to improve their home form, having struggled at Kras Stadion this season, while AZ Alkmaar will be looking to continue their strong run of performances.
The Noord-Hollandse Derby will take place when Utrecht squares off against Nijmegen at the Stadion Galgenwaard on Sunday. With just six points separating the two sides in the standings, both teams will be desperate for a win to boost their league position.
The final match of the round will see league leaders PSV Eindhoven hosting third-placed Twente at the Philips Stadion on Sunday. PSV Eindhoven will be looking to maintain their position at the top of the table, while Twente will be aiming to close the gap with a victory over the leaders.
Football fans can expect a thrilling round of Eredivisie action as the race for the title and battle for survival intensifies.