Eredivisie 23/24 - discussion thread

[poldanmig]

Ajax leads 3:0 shortly before the end and puts PSV in front and under pressure. PSV is also overtaken in the table and can only pass Ajax again with a win.

Bitter for Feyenoord because they lost yesterday, so Ajax and PSV can extend the lead, but PSV must first win.

Ajax and PSV have managed to maintain their performance in the league so far, Ajax and PSV victory yesterday automatically didn't make any significant changes in the edivisie standings on week 19, the additional three points obtained by PSV still keep them in first place and are followed by Ajax is in second place with a difference of 1 point, the competition between Ajax and PSV is quite tight, because if PSV slips once, it will automatically make Ajax coup their position at the top of the standings.

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[Koal-84]

Ajax leads 3:0 shortly before the end and puts PSV in front and under pressure. PSV is also overtaken in the table and can only pass Ajax again with a win.

Bitter for Feyenoord because they lost yesterday, so Ajax and PSV can extend the lead, but PSV must first win.

Ajax and PSV have managed to maintain their performance in the league so far, Ajax and PSV victory yesterday automatically didn't make any significant changes in the edivisie standings on week 19, the additional three points obtained by PSV still keep them in first place and are followed by Ajax is in second place with a difference of 1 point, the competition between Ajax and PSV is quite tight, because if PSV slips once, it will automatically make Ajax coup their position at the top of the standings.

That's why I'm already looking forward to the next match. Should Ajax win against PSV as clearly as they did last time (5:0), the table will actually be very surprising. The goal difference of both teams.

Ajax. 59:4
PSV: 47.24

This crazy statistic was also picked up and analysed on an Austrian site in German, very interesting that Ajax is "only" second with such a goal difference.

For all who are interested:

https://abseits.at/fusball-international/weitere-lander/verrueckte-statistik-ajax-mit-torverhaeltnis-von-594-nur-zweiter/

[jakdanyel]

The fierce battle between PSV and Ajax is going on at full speed. PSV beat Groningen by the only goal they scored in the 10th minute of the match. And Ajax finished Utrecht away by the three goals they scored in the first half already. PSV keep their lead by one point ahead of Ajax now. But Feyenoord are in a really bad condition. They played a tough match against Vitesse home last and lost it by 1-0 too. And this caused the interval between Ajax and them to increase to six points. Maybe they won't even enter the competition again but it is early to say so.

[Koal-84]

The fierce battle between PSV and Ajax is going on at full speed. PSV beat Groningen by the only goal they scored in the 10th minute of the match. And Ajax finished Utrecht away by the three goals they scored in the first half already. PSV keep their lead by one point ahead of Ajax now. But Feyenoord are in a really bad condition. They played a tough match against Vitesse home last and lost it by 1-0 too. And this caused the interval between Ajax and them to increase to six points. Maybe they won't even enter the competition again but it is early to say so.

It will certainly be an exciting game, for both teams it is about important points, PSV has a home advantage but can PSV stop the goal machine Ajax? I don't think the game will end 5:0 for Ajax like last time, but I hope it won't be a boring 0:0 draw, but I can't imagine that there won't be a goal in this game.

For the sake of completeness, the games of the 20th round:

[Minor Miner]

PSV is still at the top of the points table with 46 points from 19 matches. Ajax is in second place on the table with 1 point less. Every season we see these two teams fighting for the title. I am looking forward to January 23rd. The match between PSV and Ajax will be played on the 23rd. I think the team that wins this match is going to win the title. Ajax won their home match 5-0 against PSV. Will PSV be able to avenge the previous embarrassing defeat?

[Distraction]

I'm already looking forward to the match between PSV and Ajax in Philips Stadion in four days. Currently, we are watching a great competition between them to take the lead and maintain it. PSV still haven't lost their lead after capturing it from Ajax. They both won their last league matches and now there is a big match like this. There is only one point between them now in the standings. And by the way, PSV couldn't have been able to beat them in this stadium since September 2018. Taking this into account, it will be a match that is open for any kind of result. I feel like Ajax won't lose.

[swogerino]

Things are looking interesting at the top with just one point dividing the top two which in most cases here in Eredivisie are Ajax and PSV Eindhoven.Az Alkmar is also in top form,the same as PSV with 5 victories including a win against Ajax which was the leader when suffered this defeat.It is a pity that Az Alkmar just started to come near the top otherwise we would have a great battle between 3-4 teams to fight for the Eredivisie this season.I think this Championship and especially Ajax is a "school" who produces great players for all the greatest clubs in the 5 major leagues in Europe.

[coderben]

The PSV - Ajax match in three days will be really awesome to watch I think. This is one of the most important matches for each team undoubtedly. Because they are racing for the Eredivisie title this season and PSV still lead the standings by being only one point ahead of Ajax now. PSV are really strong enough to be able to defeat Ajax. But even if they do this, I don't expect a win by a big goal gap also. Ajax are one of the greatest teams of this season in the Champions League too. They wouldn't like to lose this match very easily. Both teams to score would be a good choice to bet on in my opinion.

[casperBGD]

The PSV - Ajax match in three days will be really awesome to watch I think.
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really think that Ajax will win this match easily, although PSV is currently on position 1
Ajax had some draws during season, but they are much better team, and this match will probably prove that

even odds prove that @1.9 Ajax is solid value, and I will probably put this one on my parlay

[Maidak]

PSV Eindhoven     vs      Ajax

The biggest match of the league is being held now. PSV and Ajax fight every year to win the title. This year we are seeing the same thing. The point difference between PSV and Ajax is only 1. The team that wins today will be at the top of the points table. But I don't expect it to be a very competitive match. Because, the main goal of both teams will be not to concede goals. Probably both teams will play defensive today. However, Ajax had won the previous match between the two teams 5-0.

[Koal-84]

PSV Eindhoven     vs      Ajax

The biggest match of the league is being held now. PSV and Ajax fight every year to win the title. This year we are seeing the same thing. The point difference between PSV and Ajax is only 1. The team that wins today will be at the top of the points table. But I don't expect it to be a very competitive match. Because, the main goal of both teams will be not to concede goals. Probably both teams will play defensive today. However, Ajax had won the previous match between the two teams 5-0.

Ajax lead 1-0 at half-time in the top match, with slightly better passing accuracy and possession. Feyenoord also won in a superior manner and remains close to Ajax and PSV. Very good, the league remains exciting, even if I think the title will be decided between Ajax and PSV, with an advantage for Ajax.

[Maidak]

PSV Eindhoven     vs      Ajax

The biggest match of the league is being held now. PSV and Ajax fight every year to win the title. This year we are seeing the same thing. The point difference between PSV and Ajax is only 1. The team that wins today will be at the top of the points table. But I don't expect it to be a very competitive match. Because, the main goal of both teams will be not to concede goals. Probably both teams will play defensive today. However, Ajax had won the previous match between the two teams 5-0.

Ajax lead 1-0 at half-time in the top match, with slightly better passing accuracy and possession. Feyenoord also won in a superior manner and remains close to Ajax and PSV. Very good, the league remains exciting, even if I think the title will be decided between Ajax and PSV, with an advantage for Ajax.

Ajax played better than PSV in the match and they were able to win the match 2-1. They have attacked more than PSV. With 3 points in this match, Ajax is now 2 points ahead of PSV. Ajax managed to reach the top of the table. I believe Ajax can win the title this season if key players will not be injured. Their team is consistent enough. Ajax will be the champions this season without any accidents.

[LTU_btc]

Ajax played better than PSV in the match and they were able to win the match 2-1. They have attacked more than PSV. With 3 points in this match, Ajax is now 2 points ahead of PSV. Ajax managed to reach the top of the table. I believe Ajax can win the title this season if key players will not be injured. Their team is consistent enough. Ajax will be the champions this season without any accidents.

Ajax were slightly better today, but now they don't dominate so much like in first half of season. Ajax is still good, but their lead against PSV now is just 2 points. I agree that Ajax is favorites, but everything can happen because PSV also don't look bad.
In other game, Feyenoord didn't had problems against Nijmegen and won 4:1 and they're still keep close to the top.

[Koal-84]

Ajax played better than PSV in the match and they were able to win the match 2-1. They have attacked more than PSV. With 3 points in this match, Ajax is now 2 points ahead of PSV. Ajax managed to reach the top of the table. I believe Ajax can win the title this season if key players will not be injured. Their team is consistent enough. Ajax will be the champions this season without any accidents.

Ajax were slightly better today, but now they don't dominate so much like in first half of season. Ajax is still good, but their lead against PSV now is just 2 points. I agree that Ajax is favorites, but everything can happen because PSV also don't look bad.
In other game, Feyenoord didn't had problems against Nijmegen and won 4:1 and they're still keep close to the top.

Ajax played well and in my opinion deserved to win, even if the result was close and it was a draw in the meantime. For the rest of the season, it will also depend on how Ajax and PSV play internationally and how much energy the games cost them.

[Marleydee]

Ajax played better than PSV in the match and they were able to win the match 2-1. They have attacked more than PSV. With 3 points in this match, Ajax is now 2 points ahead of PSV. Ajax managed to reach the top of the table. I believe Ajax can win the title this season if key players will not be injured. Their team is consistent enough. Ajax will be the champions this season without any accidents.

Ajax were slightly better today, but now they don't dominate so much like in first half of season. Ajax is still good, but their lead against PSV now is just 2 points. I agree that Ajax is favorites, but everything can happen because PSV also don't look bad.
In other game, Feyenoord didn't had problems against Nijmegen and won 4:1 and they're still keep close to the top.

Ajax played well and in my opinion deserved to win, even if the result was close and it was a draw in the meantime. For the rest of the season, it will also depend on how Ajax and PSV play internationally and how much energy the games cost them.

. Ajax are a side who dominate whenever they play. They played well, scoring in both halves and ending the game with a much deserved win.

[LTU_btc]

Yesterday PSV suffered painful loss against AZ 1:2. It may cost expensive for PSV in fight for title These who watched game saw that reserve PSV goalkeeper Mvogo made big mistake when AZ scored their second goal. Interesting that they left their main goalkeeper Drommel on bench, while for Mvogo it was just second game this season.
Meanwhile Ajax and Feyenoord achieved easy wins today. Ajax already have quite significant 5 points lead, while Feyenoord is just 1 point behind PSV.

[judas]

Ajax are at the top in the Eredivisie standings by a decent point gap again now. They first defeated PSV away by 2-1 and now they won another game against Heracles. And on the week they won, PSV made a big mistake by losing to AZ Alkmaar home by 1-2. Something is not going on right for PSV now as they lost their last two games and both of them were home ones. Ajax have taken the lead and created a point gap like 5 points currently. Maybe PSV have lost their biggest chance of winning the title after a long break. But there is still a long time to the end and we will see if they will get another opportunity.

[Alanaz]

Yesterday PSV suffered painful loss against AZ 1:2. It may cost expensive for PSV in fight for title These who watched game saw that reserve PSV goalkeeper Mvogo made big mistake when AZ scored their second goal. Interesting that they left their main goalkeeper Drommel on bench, while for Mvogo it was just second game this season.
Meanwhile Ajax and Feyenoord achieved easy wins today. Ajax already have quite significant 5 points lead, while Feyenoord is just 1 point behind PSV.

PSV's two defeats made the competition for the title even more relaxed and this is definitely beneficial for Ajax, which is getting stronger at the top.
besides that, Ajax also continued to stay away by beating Hercales with a pretty landslide score.
In the next match PSV must face Vitese and this is also not something that is easy for them to beat. Because indeed this season Vitese is quite good even though in the last two matches they are the same as PSV because they lost there. PSV should be able to win this match if they really want to stick with Ajax because otherwise I feel sure that Ajax will definitely go on to become eradivisie champions again.

[mv1986]

Yesterday PSV suffered painful loss against AZ 1:2. It may cost expensive for PSV in fight for title These who watched game saw that reserve PSV goalkeeper Mvogo made big mistake when AZ scored their second goal. Interesting that they left their main goalkeeper Drommel on bench, while for Mvogo it was just second game this season.
Meanwhile Ajax and Feyenoord achieved easy wins today. Ajax already have quite significant 5 points lead, while Feyenoord is just 1 point behind PSV.

PSV's two defeats made the competition for the title even more relaxed and this is definitely beneficial for Ajax, which is getting stronger at the top.
besides that, Ajax also continued to stay away by beating Hercales with a pretty landslide score.
In the next match PSV must face Vitese and this is also not something that is easy for them to beat. Because indeed this season Vitese is quite good even though in the last two matches they are the same as PSV because they lost there. PSV should be able to win this match if they really want to stick with Ajax because otherwise I feel sure that Ajax will definitely go on to become eradivisie champions again.

Yep and Ajax is full on fire. Hard to imagine that Ajax will give this away somehow. PSV failed two games in a row and now it is 5 points, not to mention the goal statistics which are beyond ridiculous for Ajax this year. For me personally, the league is almost decided. Ajax would have to really lose some games in a row as PSV isn't stable enough for now I would say.

[blue Snow]

Yep and Ajax is full on fire. Hard to imagine that Ajax will give this away somehow. PSV failed two games in a row and now it is 5 points, not to mention the goal statistics which are beyond ridiculous for Ajax this year. For me personally, the league is almost decided. Ajax would have to really lose some games in a row as PSV isn't stable enough for now I would say.

PSV has lost enthusiasm or maybe has changed the strategy? look bad.
They didn't take the advantage as host in the last 2 games, lost vs Ajax and AZ in the last.
They have 5 different points with also hard to defeat Them when still continue like this. Ajax performance is a most stable, 7 wins in the row and created the big winner 9-0 vs Excelsior. PSV have to prepare in the next game when to take top if they don't want Ajax to be champions again.