Before the Round – Trends on the Netherlands Eredivisie (27/09)

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After five matches, PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar are level at the top of the Eredivisie table with 15 points apiece.

The Eredivisie will present a midweek round of action, with both clubs aiming for another win. Meanwhile, Ajax are struggling and sit in 14th place.

PSV - GA Eagles

PSV Eindhoven won their last six games against Go Ahead Eagles. Lightbulbs scored 16 goals and conceded just five times against GA Eagles in their last six meetings. The Eagles received three red cards in the six matches.

GA Eagles are in good form ahead of round No. 6. They went unbeaten in their last four matches, collecting 10 points. GA Eagles defeated Fortuna Sittard 3-0 last time out.

PSV Eindhoven won all five of their matches this season in the Eredivisie. Despite selling more key players in the transfer market, PSV conceded just one goal in the opening five games, while scoring 17 times.

• PSV Eindhoven haven't lost any of their last 21 matches in Eredivisie.
• In their last 12 away games in Eredivisie, Go Ahead Eagles have a poor record of just 1 wins.
• In their 25 most recent matches of Eredivisie, PSV Eindhoven have been undefeated 24 times.
• Go Ahead Eagles have conceded 1+ goals in all of their last 12 away Eredivisie games.
• Prediction: PSV

Twente – Vitesse

FC Twente went unbeaten in five of their last six games against Vitesse in all competitions. Last season, Twente picked up four points from six against Vitesse in the league. Vitesse received two red cards in the last four matches versus Twente.

Vitesse are struggling to get going this season. They lost each of their last five Eredivisie matches, scoring just one goal and conceding eight times. Vitesse’s lone win this season came on the road.

Twente are third in the standings and three points behind PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar. The Reds are coming off a shock 1-0 loss to RKC Waalwijk. The defeat ended FC Twente’s 100% record to start the campaign.

• FC Twente are on an unbeaten run of 21 home games in their Eredivisie participation.
• Vitesse Arnhem have lost their last 4 Eredivisie matches in a row.
• FC Twente have a good record of 30 undefeated games of their last 34 encounters in Eredivisie.
• Vitesse Arnhem have failed to score a single goal in their last 3 Eredivisie games.
• Prediction: FC Twente

AZ Alkmaar – Heracles

AZ Alkmaar posted a record of five wins, zero draws, and one loss against Heracles in their last six head-to-head meetings. The Cheeseheads will fancy a win to keep pace with PSV Eindhoven. These teams have not met in the league since 2021-22.

Heracles go into round No. 6 winless in their last two games. A loss to FC Utrecht was followed by a draw with Volendam. Heracles were outscored 11-9 in the opening five fixtures.

AZ Alkmaar are a perfect 100% this season. They took 15 points from five matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding two. AZ Alkmaar won their two matches this season by a combined 7-1.

• In their last 5 Eredivisie matches, AZ Alkmaar have won by 2 or more goals.
• Heracles Almelo have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 5 games in Eredivisie.
• AZ Alkmaar haven't lost in 22 of their last 26 matches in Eredivisie.
• Heracles Almelo have lost just 2 of their last 6 encounters in all competitions.
• Prediction: Both Teams to Score