Our model gives AZ Alkmaar win a 87% confidence rating
Netherlands Eredivisie Predictions and Betting Tips
Upcoming Matches β’ Next 10 Days β’ 9 Matches β’ Round 4 β’ Updated 5 hours ago β’ UTC+3
Regular Season , Round 4
Friday, August 28
| Time | Home Form | Match | Away Form | Confidence | Probability | Prediction | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | WWWDL |
Groningen
vs
Fortuna Sittard
|
LWDWL | 81% | 49.6% | Home | N/A | β |
Saturday, August 29
| Time | Home Form | Match | Away Form | Confidence | Probability | Prediction | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:30 | LWWWW |
Excelsior
vs
Sparta Rotterdam
|
DWLDD | 79% | 44.5% | Home | N/A | β |
| 19:45 | WWWWW |
AZ Alkmaar
vs
GO Ahead Eagles
|
DWWWL | 84% | 54.3% | Home | N/A | β |
| 22:00 | LLLLW |
PEC Zwolle
vs
NEC Nijmegen
|
LWLDL | 78% | 42.7% | Away | N/A | β |
Sunday, August 30
| Time | Home Form | Match | Away Form | Confidence | Probability | Prediction | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:15 | DLLLL |
Utrecht
vs
PSV Eindhoven
|
WDLWL | 77% | 41.3% | Away | N/A | β |
| 15:30 | LLWWD |
Willem II
vs
Heerenveen
|
DWWDW | 78% | 43.8% | Away | N/A | β |
| 15:30 | DWWWW |
Feyenoord
vs
ADO Den Haag
|
LLDWW | 85% | 56.3% | Home | N/A | β |
| 17:45 | LWLWL |
Telstar
vs
Ajax
|
WDDWW | 77% | 40.9% | Away | N/A | β |
| 21:00 | LLLLW |
Cambuur
vs
Twente
|
LWDLW | 77% | 42.1% | Away | N/A | β |
Top Trends from Eredivisie Teams
Feyenoord are unbeaten in their last 10 matches
PSV Eindhoven are unbeaten in their last 9 matches
Excelsior are unbeaten in 9 of their 10 most recent matches
Willem II are unbeaten in 9 of their 10 most recent matches
ADO Den Haag are unbeaten in 9 of their 10 most recent matches
Twente are unbeaten in 9 of their 10 most recent matches
Predictlix Eredivisie Insights
Data-driven football analysis updated on: August 22, 2026
Match Outcome Confidence Map
Heerenveen versus PEC Zwolle carries the strongest signal in this entire window, with PredictLix's enhanced Poisson engine assigning a 60.9% probability to the home win. That figure represents the highest model probability across all nineteen fixtures. Heerenveen's attacking lambda of 2.1195 dwarfs Zwolle's 1.0553, and the visitors have lost their opening two matches. Confidence sits at 87. Feyenoord also commands attention at 59.9% against ADO Den Haag, while AZ Alkmaar's 56% home probability over GO Ahead Eagles looks solid. Back Heerenveen to win at 1.57 with high confidence.
Model Track Record in This League
Across 38 settled Eredivisie matches, PredictLix's enhanced Poisson engine has corrected picked the match winner 36.8% of the time, hitting 14 of 38. Double chance selections have proven far more reliable, landing correctly in 73.7% of cases (28/38). BTTS calls split exactly at 50% (19/38), while over/under 2.5 selections hit 44.7% (17/38). Correct scores remain rare at 5.3% (2/38). The sample size is small, so treat these figures with caution.
Goals Landscape β Over/Under Breakdown
Fortuna Sittard versus AZ Alkmaar stands out with a strong Over 2.5 lean at 70.7%, backed by high attacking lambdas on both sides. PSV Eindhoven against Groningen also screams goals, with the model favouring Over 2.5 at 79% and a hefty 2.37 expected home goals. Conversely, Cambuur versus Twente points Under 2.5 at 66.7%, as both attacks look subdued. Back Over 2.5 in the PSV match at 1.32, the strongest goals signal this window.
Streak & Momentum Signals
AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord both carry ten-match unbeaten runs into this window, the longest active streaks among these sides. PSV Eindhoven sit just behind with nine without defeat. Fortuna Sittard also feature in the trend engine as unbeaten, though their run is not specified. Utrecht, PEC Zwolle, ADO Den Haag, Willem II and Cambuur all opened with two straight losses. These are very short samples given only two rounds are played, so treat the streaks with caution.
Defensive Lines β Clean Sheets vs Leaky Defences
Defensive profiles vary sharply across this window. Groningen and AZ Alkmaar look solid, each conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game while winning both matches. Ajax and Heerenveen have registered one clean sheet apiece, showing early resilience. At the other end, Utrecht, Willem II, and Cambuur have been alarmingly leaky, conceding 3, 4, and 3.5 goals on average respectively. PEC Zwolle and ADO Den Haag have also struggled, shipping 3 and 2.5 goals per match. Feyenoord remain unbeaten in their last 10 matches, a strong defensive indicator.
Standings Context & Match Motivation
With only two rounds played, the Eredivisie table is not yet meaningful, so no team faces a true relegation or title-race crisis. Utrecht and PEC Zwolle sit on 0 points with four defeats between them, making their Regular Season - 4 clashes with PSV Eindhoven and NEC Nijmegen early tests of character. AZ Alkmaar and Groningen share a perfect 6-point start. Both carry winning momentum into their respective ties, though the sample remains far too small to draw firm conclusions.
Accumulator Builder & Value Picks
Heerenveen's home win over PEC Zwolle opens this three-leg accumulator, backed by a 60.9% model probability and the highest confidence rating in the entire window at 87. GO Ahead Eagles follow at home against ADO Den Haag with 86 confidence. Feyenoord's away trip to Cambuur completes the ticket, also at 86 confidence. Combined odds sit at exactly 3.46. Back this accumulator with moderate confidence.
Model vs Market β Value Edges
Sparta Rotterdam versus Utrecht offers the standout value spot, with PredictLix's enhanced Poisson engine rating a home win at 44.5% against the bookmaker implied probability of 36.8%. That translates to a +7.7pp edge at odds of 2.59, the only edge above +3pp in this window. A positive edge signals long-term value rather than a guarantee of winning this specific match. GO Ahead Eagles versus ADO Den Haag shows a smaller +3.3pp edge at 1.71. Back Sparta Rotterdam to beat Utrecht at 2.59 with moderate confidence.
AI Prediction Accuracy β Season 2026/27
Live accuracy tracking across all prediction types. Updated automatically after each matchday.
Recent Form β Last 30 Days
Probability Calibration β Does 70% Really Mean 70%?
Predicted probability vs how often the pick actually landed. Close match = honest probabilities.
| Market | Predicted | Actual | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result (1X2) Β· <60% | 50.0% | 80.0% | 5 |
| Match Result (1X2) Β· 60-69% | 60.6% | 0.0% | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score Β· 60-69% | 69.9% | 0.0% | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score Β· <60% | 52.5% | 50.0% | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score Β· 70-79% | 70.3% | 100.0% | 1 |
| Over / Under 2.5 Β· 70-79% | 70.9% | 50.0% | 2 |
| Over / Under 2.5 Β· <60% | 53.9% | 25.0% | 4 |
| Correct Score Β· <60% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 6 |
| Double Chance Β· 70-79% | 76.6% | 80.0% | 5 |
| Double Chance Β· 80+% | 81.4% | 0.0% | 1 |
| Corners Over/Under Β· 80+% | 93.9% | 50.0% | 4 |
| Corners Over/Under Β· <60% | 51.4% | 100.0% | 1 |
| Corners Over/Under Β· 60-69% | 67.3% | 100.0% | 1 |
Live accuracy updates after each confirmed result. Minimum sample sizes may affect early-season figures.
Previous Round Results: Regular Season , Round 3
| Date / Time | Home Form | Match | Away Form | Confidence | Probability | Prediction | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08 17:30 | LWDWL |
Fortuna Sittard
vs
AZ Alkmaar
|
WWWWW | 78% | 43.7% | Away β | @1.67 | 0 β 2 FT |
| 22/08 19:45 | DWLDD |
Sparta Rotterdam
vs
Utrecht
|
DLLLL | 78% | 43.1% | Home β | @2.65 | 3 β 3 FT |
| 22/08 22:00 | DWWDW |
Heerenveen
vs
PEC Zwolle
|
LLLLW | 87% | 60.6% | Home β | @1.56 | 0 β 2 FT |
| 23/08 13:15 | DWWWL |
GO Ahead Eagles
vs
ADO Den Haag
|
LLDWW | 84% | 53.9% | Home β | @1.72 | 3 β 1 FT |
| 23/08 15:30 | WDLWL |
PSV Eindhoven
vs
Groningen
|
WWWDL | 83% | 53.9% | Home β | @1.36 | 5 β 1 FT |
| 23/08 17:45 | LLLLW |
Cambuur
vs
Feyenoord
|
DWWWW | 84% | 55.2% | Away β | @1.28 | 2 β 5 FT |