Eredivisie 23/24 - discussion thread

[Black Mbaye]

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I would be lying if I said I wasn't shocked by Feyenoord's loss to PSV since Feyenoord has been playing well this season and PSV lost their last away game to Heerenveen by a single goal. Because it is a derby match, I believed that PSV would struggle against Feyenoord after seeing the result of their match against Heerenveen. PSV scored three goals to control the game from start to finish. I believe PSV will still win the Eredivisie at the end of the season.

PSV played very well but on the other hand Ajax also followed with quite impressive improvement, PSV victory with 3 goal against Feneyord was great success, some people considered it difficult match for PSV to win but in fact they win.
Just saw the standings and PSV so far for half season has 15 win with total of 59 goal and only conceded 13 goal, they have many wins with more than 3 goal obtained and PSV is still the only team with the most sharp and dangerous front line players, it seems that what you said is true that PSV will remain win title in the Eredivisie this season.

PSV have shown with their statistics that they have been performing magnificently in their half-season. They have only lost twice and have not drawn in this period. They have scored a lot of goals in the games they have played and they are already giving hope for the end of the year. Ajax will bother them until the end of the year but I don't think they will pass them until the end of the year.

[Juse14]

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PSV been in an incredible foam since the beginning of last season, the numbers of goals they have scored in both season combined is unbelievable. Ajax used to be this good couple of years ago but they are currently struggling, even though this season they look more stronger than last season but still I don’t see them in the same level as PSV currently. They are not 6points clear off Ajax and I also think the points will only increase, Ajax performance is still very unpredictable and they could drop points in a match you won’t expect them to.

PSV resume with a derby match against AZ Alkmaar, they are playing at home again and for sure I think they will win this one with ease, PSV haven’t lost to AZ Alkmaar since 2022 and with their current foam I don’t see them losing this one at home. For sure it going to be an interesting match, AZ Alkmaar will do their thing but they are not going to win this one. I’m gambling on PSV to win this one and over 2.5.

With a 6-point gap from the club below them, PSV can relax a bit to enjoy the top of the standings, especially as you said that Ajax has not been able to perform consistently in every match.

The match between PSV and AZ will be quite an interesting match to watch, although we see PSV always appear strong and sharp in every match, the narrow defeat they experienced when facing an opponent far below them, namely Heerenveen, this proves that no matter how strong they are this season, PSV still has the possibility of losing when facing AZ. The possibility could happen when both teams are already on the field. This is a match that is quite difficult to predict, so I feel hesitant to place a bet on this match.

[Docnaster]

Having too much time on my hands apparently, I was playing with stats to see how are the Big 3 teams performing as compared to the average of the last 5 seasons.
The average points per game in the 2024/25 season and the percentage change on the benchmark of the average points per game of the last 5 years are as follows:
PSV: 2.65 points/game; +17.67% up from the 5-year average
Ajax: 2.29 points/game; +4.85%
Feyenoord: 2.06 points/game; -3.83%

So PSV are doing really well and they're on the right track to replicate their last season's success and finish with more than 90 points, while Feyenoord is lagging behind a bit and are performing below expectations

Out of the three teams that finished top of the league table last season in the Dutch league, PSV have been the one performing extremely well this season. They broke the record for most points in a single season last season when they won the league with 91 points last season beating the record Ajax did set when they won the league with 89 points years ago but it seems PSV are on course to even finish the season with a better number of points than they managed last season. Feyenoord are currently 10 points behind league leaders so I think they're not a strong contender for the league title this season

[shogun47]

Having too much time on my hands apparently, I was playing with stats to see how are the Big 3 teams performing as compared to the average of the last 5 seasons.
The average points per game in the 2024/25 season and the percentage change on the benchmark of the average points per game of the last 5 years are as follows:
PSV: 2.65 points/game; +17.67% up from the 5-year average
Ajax: 2.29 points/game; +4.85%
Feyenoord: 2.06 points/game; -3.83%

So PSV are doing really well and they're on the right track to replicate their last season's success and finish with more than 90 points, while Feyenoord is lagging behind a bit and are performing below expectations

Out of the three teams that finished top of the league table last season in the Dutch league, PSV have been the one performing extremely well this season. They broke the record for most points in a single season last season when they won the league with 91 points last season beating the record Ajax did set when they won the league with 89 points years ago but it seems PSV are on course to even finish the season with a better number of points than they managed last season. Feyenoord are currently 10 points behind league leaders so I think they're not a strong contender for the league title this season

If it wasn't for the two recent losses that PSV has had, I think the season would be over already. For the sake of some excitement remaining for the Eredivisie, these two losses were fundamentally important. As you pointed out, 2.65 points per game is crazy over such a long period of time. They essentially average 90 points per season almost although I have to say that I am not sure these numbers are correct. They have scored far less points than 90 in the last five years a couple of times. It's a bit weird that the average is said to be that high. I don't know where those numbers are from.

[Hanadawa]

Out of the three teams that finished top of the league table last season in the Dutch league, PSV have been the one performing extremely well this season. They broke the record for most points in a single season last season when they won the league with 91 points last season beating the record Ajax did set when they won the league with 89 points years ago but it seems PSV are on course to even finish the season with a better number of points than they managed last season. Feyenoord are currently 10 points behind league leaders so I think they're not a strong contender for the league title this season

I think it is too early to say that PSV will break their previous points tally. In the previous season they got 91 points with only 4 draws and 1 loss. But this season they have already got 2 losses. I am sure they will be champions this season but I still doubt they will break their previous points tally. On the other hand Ajax managed to overcome their problems this season. They managed to be in second place in the standings this season. Although it is only half a season but they have shown good progress. I don't see their chances of becoming champions but I see them having the chance to end their position in the standings better than the previous season.

[Hirose UK]

Out of the three teams that finished top of the league table last season in the Dutch league, PSV have been the one performing extremely well this season. They broke the record for most points in a single season last season when they won the league with 91 points last season beating the record Ajax did set when they won the league with 89 points years ago but it seems PSV are on course to even finish the season with a better number of points than they managed last season. Feyenoord are currently 10 points behind league leaders so I think they're not a strong contender for the league title this season

There is still half of the season and it is not certain to guarantee that PSV can achieve more than 90 points until the end of the season, in football there are many surprises such as draws or defeats that can hinder PSV from achieving as many points as possible.
Only team that is very likely to compete is Ajax because PSV and Ajax are only 6 points apart, this will be quite an interesting competition until this season competition is really finished at the end of the season, I think Ajax will be able to continue to pursue and narrow the difference with PSV.

[wiss19]

I think it is too early to say that PSV will break their previous points tally. In the previous season they got 91 points with only 4 draws and 1 loss. But this season they have already got 2 losses. I am sure they will be champions this season but I still doubt they will break their previous points tally. On the other hand Ajax managed to overcome their problems this season. They managed to be in second place in the standings this season. Although it is only half a season but they have shown good progress. I don't see their chances of becoming champions but I see them having the chance to end their position in the standings better than the previous season.

With the current form of PSV and consistency which are they showing in this season we can expect them to have more than 92 points because now we have 46 points from 17 games, and now they needed the same number of points in 17 games with just 2 loses hopefully now in second half of this season they will be able to keep their momentum and break their record we have just Ajax which can create problems for them with no other team is near to them which can have any solid performance in this league.

PSV is currently having 6 points advantage while their spot in Champions League next round is also not easy so if they are able to keep things on good level in their own league and break their past record this could be another big achievement for them which will surely make things proud for them and their players.

[Volgastallion]

PSV is by far the best team on netherlands now and in the past year, they are not so dominant like the last year which was a total domination but they still being by far the best of all.

Ajax is not as bad as the last year but still a team who cant fight for title. Feyenoord is good but they lack some extra power.

[ILuckyGuyI]

PSV is by far the best team on netherlands now and in the past year, they are not so dominant like the last year which was a total domination but they still being by far the best of all.

Ajax is not as bad as the last year but still a team who cant fight for title. Feyenoord is good but they lack some extra power.

PSV are really unbelievable mate. Let's remember the last season:

• 111 goals scored while conceding only 21 goals in 34 games.
• Collected 91 points and lost only once in the whole season.

When we compare their current work to that I can say they are serious for a back-to-back title surely.    The only and important difference from the last season is to see Ajax more competitive.

This makes me glad otherwise the season would be much more boring.    Ajax beat PSV home in the league this season. I wish their next meet was on an earlier date than March 29.

[Lida93]

Last season, PSV Eindhoven performed extraordinarily and consistently. Not only that, in the 2023/2024 season, they also became one of the clubs with the most points and goals in one season, at least last season they managed to score 111 goals. A very extraordinary record, although this record has not been able to match the record once made by Ajax Amsterdam, where the club once scored 122 goals in one season, but that was quite a long time ago.

Meanwhile, for this season, maybe they will not be able to break the record they made last season, because just touching the middle of the season PSV has already suffered 2 defeats. However, even so, PSV remains at the top, with 45 points that they have collected, and if they can maintain their consistency, it is very possible for PSV to win this season.

and the latest information for the next match PSV will face AZ, which of course will be quite an interesting match, AZ could be a scary specter for the top teams because lately they have performed consistently, and in the previous match AZ also managed to beat Ajax.

It's seems like they are the most consistent team team in the Eredevisie this season despite the two loses they suffered and Moreover they might not be able to perform at the same level and pace which they did last season by scoring that outrageous amount of goal in one season but it's obvious that they might clinch the trophy once again if they can maintain this level of consistency and not lose concentration before the end of this season.

The competition in the Eredevisie is becoming quite tough by the years, making it hard for one club to continue to dominate for a long period of time and this might be one of the issues that PSV may face in this second half of this season and they do not any other option than to brace up.

[Juse14]

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It's seems like they are the most consistent team team in the Eredevisie this season despite the two loses they suffered and Moreover they might not be able to perform at the same level and pace which they did last season by scoring that outrageous amount of goal in one season but it's obvious that they might clinch the trophy once again if they can maintain this level of consistency and not lose concentration before the end of this season.

The competition in the Eredevisie is becoming quite tough by the years, making it hard for one club to continue to dominate for a long period of time and this might be one of the issues that PSV may face in this second half of this season and they do not any other option than to brace up.

Compared to other clubs, PSV is indeed a fairly consistent club this season. However, on the other hand, this season Ajax is stronger than the previous season, even one of the two defeats experienced by PSV, which they got when facing Ajax, and one other match, was a fairly surprising defeat because PSV had to lose narrowly to Herenveen. The tight schedule slightly shakes the consistency they have, because the defeat to Herenveen they got after they played in the Champions League. However, PSV has a champion mentality, they do not linger in defeat, where for the next match PSV immediately returned to the path of victory.

[Abbatty]

Compared to other clubs, PSV is indeed a fairly consistent club this season. However, on the other hand, this season Ajax is stronger than the previous season, even one of the two defeats experienced by PSV, which they got when facing Ajax, and one other match, was a fairly surprising defeat because PSV had to lose narrowly to Herenveen. The tight schedule slightly shakes the consistency they have, because the defeat to Herenveen they got after they played in the Champions League. However, PSV has a champion mentality, they do not linger in defeat, where for the next match PSV immediately returned to the path of victory.

Yeah, PSV is very much the most consistent team in the Netherland league this season, and this is because they create dozen of chances each time they play. Their style of play since last season have been very different, and when you create chances like that you will score more. Just like the popular saying in football goes “Goals win Games” and that PSV philosophy. They concede a lot too but it just one thing on their mind, they Will surely out score their opponents. Noa Lang is thriving in this philosophy, he have been their best player since the beginning of season, he now have 11 goal contribution in 14 appearances in the league so far.

After the break they take on AZ Alkmaar, it a derby but I think PSV will cruise pass them. A win in this match will put them in sole position to win the league. Let hope the long break don’t won’t have anything to do with their foam. Most team tends to struggle after this kind of long break. It going to be a big match and I’m already anticipating.

[Lida93]

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It's seems like they are the most consistent team team in the Eredevisie this season despite the two loses they suffered and Moreover they might not be able to perform at the same level and pace which they did last season by scoring that outrageous amount of goal in one season but it's obvious that they might clinch the trophy once again if they can maintain this level of consistency and not lose concentration before the end of this season.

The competition in the Eredevisie is becoming quite tough by the years, making it hard for one club to continue to dominate for a long period of time and this might be one of the issues that PSV may face in this second half of this season and they do not any other option than to brace up.

Compared to other clubs, PSV is indeed a fairly consistent club this season. However, on the other hand, this season Ajax is stronger than the previous season, even one of the two defeats experienced by PSV, which they got when facing Ajax, and one other match, was a fairly surprising defeat because PSV had to lose narrowly to Herenveen. The tight schedule slightly shakes the consistency they have, because the defeat to Herenveen they got after they played in the Champions League. However, PSV has a champion mentality, they do not linger in defeat, where for the next match PSV immediately returned to the path of victory.

PSV has really improved more than what we saw last season and this is evident in their performance in the champions league where they got some surprising wins, though they aren't on the best positions on the table log of the champions league League but statistically they have really impressed this season more than Ajax, whereas Ajax Amsterdam who has had to struggle with lots of issue with players are now recuperating very well and trying to put their team in order so as to enhance their performance and it has been a very wonderful season for them I must say because their level of consistency is what has helped them to be behind psv on the table but I don't see them overtaking the Eindhoven club to the title.

[Volgastallion]

For me PSV needs to focus and improve more in the Champions League, they can take a rest in the eredivisie since is no team who can catch them in a proper way, because right now they in for the next round, but is not a safe position to be.

[Juse14]

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PSV has really improved more than what we saw last season and this is evident in their performance in the champions league where they got some surprising wins, though they aren't on the best positions on the table log of the champions league League but statistically they have really impressed this season more than Ajax, whereas Ajax Amsterdam who has had to struggle with lots of issue with players are now recuperating very well and trying to put their team in order so as to enhance their performance and it has been a very wonderful season for them I must say because their level of consistency is what has helped them to be behind psv on the table but I don't see them overtaking the Eindhoven club to the title.
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Talking about PSV's performance in the Champions League qualifying round, it seems that Feyenoord's results are better than PSV's, where Feyenoord managed to collect 10 points, while PSV was only able to collect 8 points, PSV's position is not really safe to qualify for the play-off round. and this can happen because most of the opponents faced by PSV are stronger compared to some of the opponents faced by Feyenoord.

PSV's match in the Champions League qualifying round, there are only two more matches left, and PSV still needs a win to advance to the next round. However, it is very unfortunate that the opponents they will face in the remaining two matches are not easy opponents, where PSV will face Liverpool and Brest, teams that are currently in the top 8 competition in the standings.

[Volgastallion]

Well like all of us expected Ajax is winning easily against Waalwijk by 2-0 when im writing this, is ok to win but thinking about the match, you are playing against the most weak team in the whole league i think they need to score more goals to left a better sensation in this comeback of the league.

[LTU_btc]

AZ was leading twic eagainst PSV, but it wasn'tenough to win game against PSV. Luuk de Jong scored twice and saved his team from loss. Want to give some credit to De Jong - how great he is performing since return to PSV. Don't forget that he is already 34 years old.
PSV dropping points let Ajax to get closer to them, difference between them is just 4 points. Things is getting interesting.

[Volgastallion]

AZ was leading twic eagainst PSV, but it wasn'tenough to win game against PSV. Luuk de Jong scored twice and saved his team from loss. Want to give some credit to De Jong - how great he is performing since return to PSV. Don't forget that he is already 34 years old.
PSV dropping points let Ajax to get closer to them, difference between them is just 4 points. Things is getting interesting.

I see the las stage of the game.... AZ went so much down the pitch and give so much space to PSV to make the plays, anyways PSV didn t find any proper way to score, and was saved by a lucky penalty because the AZ player was retiring his hand and the ball was direct to his hand, very bad luck for them.

Right now Utrech wins in Roterdam, majestic win.

[Abbatty]

AZ was leading twic eagainst PSV, but it wasn'tenough to win game against PSV. Luuk de Jong scored twice and saved his team from loss. Want to give some credit to De Jong - how great he is performing since return to PSV. Don't forget that he is already 34 years old.
PSV dropping points let Ajax to get closer to them, difference between them is just 4 points. Things is getting interesting.

I expected PSV to win this match, yeah it a derby and it suppose to be tough but I think if the match was played before the Christmas and new year break PSV would have beaten AZ Alkmaar. They are very lucky they even got a draw because honestly I thought they lost the match already. They scored very late in the second half from a penalty spot to get a draw.

Ajax are not 4 points behind them, I think PSV will go on and win the league, their next couple of fixtures are very easy one and they could get maximum points. Ajax on the other hand have a couple of tough fixtures and maybe they could drop points, they play feyenoord in a couple of week and for sure it going be a very tough one too.

Luuk de jong is a vital player in this PSV squad, his experience have really help them so much this season. He is scoring with ease and always turn up when needed. He has now scored 9 goals and 4 assist in 15 league matches so far. To win the highest goal scorer this season will probably be hard for him due to his age but honestly he is doing well.

[Slow death]

Ajax are not 4 points behind them, I think PSV will go on and win the league, their next couple of fixtures are very easy one and they could get maximum points. Ajax on the other hand have a couple of tough fixtures and maybe they could drop points, they play feyenoord in a couple of week and for sure it going be a very tough one too.

After PSV lost against Heerenveen last month, I started to believe that it is possible for PSV to lose in the remaining games even if they play against weak teams, but for PSV not to be champion, Jax would need to be very consistent to the point of not losing points in all the remaining games, something that I honestly don't believe will happen, that's why I see PSV being champion again this season.


Today's games:

PEC Zwolle - PSV Eindhoven (I see PSV winning this game easily and they will score at least 3 goals, the last time PSV played against PEC they managed to score 6 goals and I hope that in today's game PSV will also be able to score a lot of goals)

FC Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar (I see this game ending in a draw)

Willem II - Feyenoord (I see Feyenoord winning this game, they will manage to score 2 goals and both teams will score)

Go Ahead Eagles - Groningen (I see Go Ahead Eagles winning this game)