Ajax vs. Heerenveen (Wednesday, 7.00pm)
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Needing just one win to clinch their fourth consecutive Eredivisie title, league leaders Ajax square off against Heerenveen at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday.
De Superfriezen, who are in a heated race for the Conference League playoff places, will be seeking to get one over the hosts, having lost each of the last five meetings between the sides since 2019.
We say: Ajax 2-0 Heerenveen
Following PSV's draw at Feyenoord, Ajax are now in pole position for the Eredivisie crown and we expect them to come out all guns blazing in search of the title-sealing victory. Looking at past results against Heerenveen, Ten Haag's men have been utterly dominant in the history of this fixture and we are backing them to extend this fine run and claim all three points once again.
Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Ajax win with a probability of 89.48%. A draw has a probability of 7.1% and a win for Heerenveen has a probability of 3.39%.
The most likely scoreline for a Ajax win is 3-0 with a probability of 10.27%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 4-0 (9.57%) and 2-0 (8.27%). The likeliest drawn scoreline is 1-1 (3.14%), while for a Heerenveen win it is 1-2 (1.11%).
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Cambuur vs. Willem II (Wednesday, 7.00pm)
Round 33 of the 2021-22 Eredivisie season sees Cambuur play host to Willem II at the Cambuur Stadion on Wednesday.
The hosts come into this one looking to end an eight-game winless run, while the away side go in search of back to back victories having returned to winning ways last time out.
We say: Cambuur 1-1 Willem II
Both teams still have something to play for this term, so we expect a keenly-contested affair in this one. That said, we can also see the sides cancelling each other out and having to make do with a point apiece at the end of the 90 minutes.
Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Cambuur win with a probability of 53.96%. A win for Willem II has a probability of 24.67% and a draw has a probability of 21.4%.
The most likely scoreline for a Cambuur win is 2-1 with a probability of 9.53%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 2-0 (7.19%) and 1-0 (7.05%). The likeliest Willem II win is 1-2 (6.19%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (9.34%).
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Sittard vs. Vitesse (Wednesday, 7.00pm)
Off the back of contrasting results last time out, Fortuna Sittard and Vitesse face off at the Fortuna Sittard Stadion on Wednesday.
The sides come into this one looking to get one over each other following a 1-1 stalemate in September's reverse fixture.
We say: Fortuna Sittard 2-1 Vitesse
Fortuna have been in good form of late, and coupled with the advantage of playing in front of their fans, we are tipping them to emerge triumphant, albeit by only a narrow margin.
Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Vitesse win with a probability of 43.54%. A win for Fortuna Sittard has a probability of 30.62% and a draw has a probability of 25.8%.
The most likely scoreline for a Vitesse win is 0-1 with a probability of 10.39%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 1-2 (8.98%) and 0-2 (7.59%). The likeliest Fortuna Sittard win is 1-0 (8.41%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (12.28%).
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Go Ahead Eagles vs. Feyenoord (Wednesday, 7.00pm)
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Aiming to avoid a fifth straight defeat, Go Ahead Eagles welcome Feyenoord to De Adelaarshorst on Wednesday in their penultimate league outing of the 2021-22 Eredivisie season.
Meanwhile, the visitors will be looking to return to winning ways having failed to win any of their last two matches in all competitions.
We say: Go Ahead Eagles 1-3 Feyenoord
Feyenoord have been imperious on the road all-season long, and we expect the trend to continue here. We are tipping the away side to come out on top in a relatively comfortable manner at the end of the 90 minutes.
Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Feyenoord win with a probability of 61.66%. A draw has a probability of 20.1% and a win for Go Ahead Eagles has a probability of 18.28%.
The most likely scoreline for a Feyenoord win is 1-2 with a probability of 9.87%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 0-2 (9.05%) and 0-1 (8.41%). The likeliest drawn scoreline is 1-1 (9.16%), while for a Go Ahead Eagles win it is 2-1 (4.99%).
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PSV vs. NEC (Wednesday, 7.00pm)
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With their Eredivisie title hopes now hanging by a thread, PSV Eindhoven play host to NEC at the Philips Stadion on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the away side continue their quest for a European finish after returning to winning ways last time out.
We say: PSV Eindhoven 4-1 NEC
PSV boast better players in every department of the field, and it is hard to envisage any other outcome than a win for them. We are tipping the hosts to cruise to a comfortable victory, scoring plenty of goals en route.
Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a PSV Eindhoven win with a probability of 82.36%. A draw has a probability of 11.3% and a win for NEC has a probability of 6.31%.
The most likely scoreline for a PSV Eindhoven win is 3-0 with a probability of 10.42%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 2-0 (10.28%) and 3-1 (7.99%). The likeliest drawn scoreline is 1-1 (5.18%), while for a NEC win it is 1-2 (1.99%).
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RKC Waalwijk vs. Heracles (Wednesday, 7.00pm)
Separated by just two points and one place in the Eredivisie standings, RKC Waalwijk and Heracles go head to head at the Mandemakers Stadion on Wednesday.
The Katholieke will set out to return to winning ways having dropped points last time out, while the visitors will be eyeing a league double after picking up a 1-0 victory when the sides met back in September's reverse fixture.
We say: RKC Waalwijk 1-0 Heracles
Waalwijk and Heracles have endured underwhelming campaigns this season and find themselves separated by just two points in the bottom half of the table. The Heraclieden have struggled for results on the road and we predict the hosts will make use of their home advantage and claim a slender win in this one.
Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a RKC Waalwijk win with a probability of 53.79%. A draw has a probability of 24% and a win for Heracles has a probability of 22.25%.
The most likely scoreline for a RKC Waalwijk win is 1-0 with a probability of 11.3%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 2-1 (9.72%) and 2-0 (9.65%). The likeliest drawn scoreline is 1-1 (11.38%), while for a Heracles win it is 0-1 (6.67%).
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Sparta vs. PEC Zwolle (Wednesday, 7.00pm)
18th-placed Sparta Rotterdam and 16th-placed PEC Zwolle go head to head in a mouth-watering relegation scrap at the Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel on Wednesday.
De Kasteelheren set out to pick up a second consecutive victory which could see them move from the drop zone, while the visitors will be aiming to snap their two-game winless run and keep their slim survival hopes alive.
We say: Sparta Rotterdam 1-1 PEC Zwolle
Given the stakes of the game, we expect a thrilling contest with both sides going all out in search of the win. However, we predict they will cancel out each other's efforts and settle for a share of the spoils.
Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Sparta Rotterdam win with a probability of 43.83%. A win for PEC Zwolle has a probability of 30.85% and a draw has a probability of 25.3%.
The most likely scoreline for a Sparta Rotterdam win is 1-0 with a probability of 9.77%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 2-1 (9.06%) and 2-0 (7.39%). The likeliest PEC Zwolle win is 0-1 (7.93%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (11.99%).
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FC Twente vs. Groningen (Wednesday, 7.00pm)
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Seeking to snap their five-game losing streak, Groningen take a trip to the De Grolsch Veste to square off against FC Twente in round 33 of the Eredivisie on Wednesday.
The Tukkers, on the other hand, head into the game unbeaten in each of their last seven games against the visitors and will be looking to keep the juggernaut rolling.
We say: FC Twente 2-1 Groningen
Given Groningen's current run of results, Twente head into the game as firm favourites and will be backing themselves to come away with all three points on Wednesday. They are unbeaten in seven consecutive games against the visitors and we predict this trend will continue with the Tukkers picking up the win.
Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a FC Twente win with a probability of 55.5%. A draw has a probability of 23.3% and a win for Groningen has a probability of 21.21%.
The most likely scoreline for a FC Twente win is 1-0 with a probability of 11.01%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 2-1 (9.82%) and 2-0 (9.78%). The likeliest drawn scoreline is 1-1 (11.06%), while for a Groningen win it is 0-1 (6.23%).
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Utrecht vs. AZ (Wednesday, 7.00pm)
FC Utrecht will be looking for back-to-back home victories when they welcome AZ Alkmaar to Stadion Galgenwaard on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the visitors sit in fifth place in the Eredivisie, and they enter the contest in fine form after losing just one of their last six matches.
We say: FC Utrecht 1-2 AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar eased to victory in the reverse fixture against Utrecht, and though we expect Wednesday's contest to be close-fought, we think the visitors will have too much quality for their hosts.
Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a AZ Alkmaar win with a probability of 42.75%. A win for FC Utrecht has a probability of 32.23% and a draw has a probability of 25%.
The most likely scoreline for an AZ Alkmaar win is 0-1 with a probability of 9.14%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 1-2 (8.98%) and 0-2 (6.96%). The likeliest FC Utrecht win is 1-0 (7.74%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (11.79%).
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Barney Corkhill
