Eredivisie 23/24 - discussion thread

[CLS63]

In the recent times, I have been just enjoying the tough competition among the top three teams: Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord. The drop in Ajax's form some time ago was really good for me in some way because the competition level started getting higher now. And after the last games, PSV have even taken the first position in the league standings which is more interesting to see. We weren't seeing such scenario for a long time as Ajax were dominating the league most of the time. I wonder if there will be a new champion this time.

[mv1986]

This game day is of massive importance to PSV Eindhoven. I don't really like the Eredivisie that much, but the competition between PSV and Ajax is exciting. Nobody would have thought after Ajax Amsterdam's start that PSV would take the lead after half of the season. Now that Ajax is facing Feyenoord today, PSV can win some big points in regards to the Champions League qualification and also in regards to the fight for the overall Championship.

[Bilgent]

PSV have a big opportunity ahead today. Because they have a very easy match vs Waalwijk away. And before that match, Feyenoord are going to be hosting Ajax. These teams both lost points last week and PSV have taken the lead thanks to this. In this match, I haven't any doubt that both teams will fight for a win. But I think we will see a draw at the end and both of them will score a goal at least.

[Koal-84]

At the moment things are looking good for Ajax, the statistics and the raw data of possession and passing accuracy are in Ajax's favour, but of course a one-goal lead is not much and the last 25 minutes will still be exciting. But it's about leading the table.

[mv1986]

PSV did their homework and are now very well positioned at the top of the table together with Ajax. I am pretty sure they will be pushing each other for optimal performances in the coming weeks after Christmas. This will be a close race for rank 1 until the very end I guess.

[Koal-84]

PSV did their homework and are now very well positioned at the top of the table together with Ajax. I am pretty sure they will be pushing each other for optimal performances in the coming weeks after Christmas. This will be a close race for rank 1 until the very end I guess.

Correct, the loser of this round is clearly Feyenoord. PSV and Ajax won their games easily and Ajax even won the direct duel. But Feyenoord is not far behind and can easily make up the points should Ajax or PSV fail to win their games. So the championship remains exciting, very good for us fans.

[diyetisman]

Feyenoord - Ajax game today was really important for both teams and Ajax finished the game happily by defeating their opponent by 2-0. But it was a really awkward game at the same time. Both teams were very incapable of finding the target. Ajax must be thankful that they somehow managed to win. PSV also destroyed Waalwijk by 4-1 and kept their lead thanks to this win.

[casperBGD]

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Correct, the loser of this round is clearly Feyenoord. PSV and Ajax won their games easily and Ajax even won the direct duel. But Feyenoord is not far behind and can easily make up the points should Ajax or PSV fail to win their games. So the championship remains exciting, very good for us fans.

Ajax is obviously much better team than Feyenoord and PSV, and they just need to be close to top, and handle all the difference in matches between those three, since I hardly believe that Feyenoord and PSV will take any points from duels with Ajax

PSV is on top at the moment, which is great for them, but Twente and AZ are in great form, and could see themselves above Feyenoord in the end

[blackened515]

Feyenoord - Ajax game today was really important for both teams and Ajax finished the game happily by defeating their opponent by 2-0. But it was a really awkward game at the same time. Both teams were very incapable of finding the target. Ajax must be thankful that they somehow managed to win. PSV also destroyed Waalwijk by 4-1 and kept their lead thanks to this win.

I enjoyed the match. It was quite a bad day for Feyenoord, Senesi scored an own goal in the first half. And they couldn't equalize the match, while Ajax ended up getting a penalty kick in the second half, which Tadic probably scored. Although, in squad strength, Ajax are much stronger than Feyenoord. Hopefully Feyenoord can recover their lost points in their next match. However, PSV needed the winning against Waalwijk to maintain their position on the standings, they indeed played awesomely today.

[mv1986]

PSV did their homework and are now very well positioned at the top of the table together with Ajax. I am pretty sure they will be pushing each other for optimal performances in the coming weeks after Christmas. This will be a close race for rank 1 until the very end I guess.

Correct, the loser of this round is clearly Feyenoord. PSV and Ajax won their games easily and Ajax even won the direct duel. But Feyenoord is not far behind and can easily make up the points should Ajax or PSV fail to win their games. So the championship remains exciting, very good for us fans.

By the end of January (23rd9 it will be showtime between PSV Einhoven and Ajax Amsterdam. I guess lots of people are looking forward to that game if until then it stays as close as it is now. It will be a home game for PSV. That could already be a little bit of a decider depending on the situation in the table then.

[Bilgent]

Ajax were the favourite against Feyenoord today but we could have every kind of result in this match. Ajax still were able to defeat them by 2-0 and gained an important advantage against them in the standings. They had a chance to take the lead back and they were the leader temporarily. But PSV didn't make a mistake and crushed Waalwijk by 4-1 and maintained their lead.

[mv1986]

Ajax were the favourite against Feyenoord today but we could have every kind of result in this match. Ajax still were able to defeat them by 2-0 and gained an important advantage against them in the standings. They had a chance to take the lead back and they were the leader temporarily. But PSV didn't make a mistake and crushed Waalwijk by 4-1 and maintained their lead.

You say we could have had any result, but that is not quite true given how strong Ajax currently plays. Yes they did lose a game recently in the league, but they were still the dominant team for almost the whole match. They have just not been fully concentrated for a couple of moments and conceded the goals. Usually they are focussed enough to take those games home.

[blue Snow]

Ajax were the favourite against Feyenoord today but we could have every kind of result in this match. Ajax still were able to defeat them by 2-0 and gained an important advantage against them in the standings. They had a chance to take the lead back and they were the leader temporarily. But PSV didn't make a mistake and crushed Waalwijk by 4-1 and maintained their lead.

You say we could have had any result, but that is not quite true given how strong Ajax currently plays. Yes they did lose a game recently in the league, but they were still the dominant team for almost the whole match. They have just not been fully concentrated for a couple of moments and conceded the goals. Usually they are focussed enough to take those games home.

My favorite team for this year, PSV were on the top stand. It's good if they can maintain until the end of half session next week and win versus Go Head Eagles at home. but on the other side, Ajax won't PSV let go far away from them, of course, Ajax will desperately get the win versus Fortuna Sittard in Amsterdam Arena. I believe  PSV is still on the top stand until the finish of half session if be stable like this.

[swogerino]

This year we are having a very good Eredivisie with the top three teams being divided by just 4 points and this is great for the fans but even better for the people who bet on these teams.Sure they may lose one time but most of the games these teams now are forced to win if they want to win the Eredivisie so for me this is a golden opportunity when placing different parlays on weekend,we can make sure to add Ajax and PSV to them and sometimes even Feyenoord.I think that most of the major European Leagues are in such situation and we should take profit by making winning parlays on weekends.

[kayiboyu]

Eredivisie is really fun this year. Because there is a real competition among three teams for the title now. They are Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord. The competition level is going higher and higher as we are leaving the match weeks behind one by one. PSV are the current leader. Ajax still follow them by the same gap after defeating Feyenoord 2-0 away. And in one month, there is a PSV - Ajax game also. If the gap stays the same until then, it can be a really interesting game.

[Koal-84]

Eredivisie is really fun this year. Because there is a real competition among three teams for the title now. They are Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord. The competition level is going higher and higher as we are leaving the match weeks behind one by one. PSV are the current leader. Ajax still follow them by the same gap after defeating Feyenoord 2-0 away. And in one month, there is a PSV - Ajax game also. If the gap stays the same until then, it can be a really interesting game.

I agree with you that it hasn't been this exciting for a long time, and probably none of us would have thought that Feyenoord could keep up. None of the three teams can afford many slip-ups against smaller teams in the spring, otherwise the gap could become too big again and the chances of winning the title will be reduced.

[Red Pie]

Ajax lost the lead to PSV.  However, the victory they won in the Feyenoord match they played yesterday was very important.  If the Ajax-Feyenoord match had ended in a draw, PSV would have been ahead by 3 points.  Thus, Ajax consolidated its position ahead of Feyenoord.  They continue to follow PSV closely.

[judas]

Feyenoord are a little out of the fierce competition for the league title now but they are still not far away of course. But they got a big hit by 2-0 against Ajax in their last game which must be devastating for them. But I don't expect them to give up on their title chance that easy as their general performance level is very good. And on this week, I see that PSV, Ajax and Feyenoord all have easy games. I think that all of them will end this week without loss of points.

[Minor Miner]

Ajax lost the lead to PSV.  However, the victory they won in the Feyenoord match they played yesterday was very important.  If the Ajax-Feyenoord match had ended in a draw, PSV would have been ahead by 3 points.  Thus, Ajax consolidated its position ahead of Feyenoord.  They continue to follow PSV closely.

Ajax may have temporarily lost top spot. But I believe that very soon they will be able to recapture their place. Because PSV may be playing well this season, but Ajax's overall performance is much better. Especially their defense is awesome. Ajax has conceded just 4 goals in 17 matches. As I have seen in the Champions League, even the strongest teams have struggled to score against Ajax's defense. Ajax will play against PSV on January 23. Hopefully by winning this match Ajax will be able to come to the top of the table again.

[LittleBitFunny]

Ajax lost the lead to PSV.  However, the victory they won in the Feyenoord match they played yesterday was very important.  If the Ajax-Feyenoord match had ended in a draw, PSV would have been ahead by 3 points.  Thus, Ajax consolidated its position ahead of Feyenoord.  They continue to follow PSV closely.

Ajax may have temporarily lost top spot. But I believe that very soon they will be able to recapture their place. Because PSV may be playing well this season, but Ajax's overall performance is much better. Especially their defense is awesome. Ajax has conceded just 4 goals in 17 matches. As I have seen in the Champions League, even the strongest teams have struggled to score against Ajax's defense. Ajax will play against PSV on January 23. Hopefully by winning this match Ajax will be able to come to the top of the table again.

I think so. Ajax is the best team in this league. Maybe PSV is now at the top of the table. But, Ajax will try their best to lead the league again. Ajax has been performing in the Champions League ever since. That's why they had to focus on the Champions League match. So they lost points in a few matches. Ajax can regain their top spot if PSV loses a match. Only 1 point difference between the two teams.