Soccer: Eredivisie Predictions for 2024-25:

The Eredivisie, the top soccer league in the Netherlands, kicks off this month, where 18 teams will compete across 36 matches to claim the title of the best Dutch club.

PSV Eindhoven enters the season as the defending champions after a dominant 2023-24 campaign. Below, we’ll dive into an expert preview of the Eredivisie betting landscape and discuss why Feyenoord might be the team to trust this season.

Eredivisie Overview

• Season Dates: August 9, 2024, to June 1, 2025
• Format: 18 teams, 36 matches each in home-and-home series
• Broadcast: ESPN+

Eredivisie Outright Odds: Favorites

PSV Eindhoven is the favorite to repeat as Eredivisie champions, with odds set at (-110). Feyenoord, who finished as runners-up last season, follow at (+275). Ajax Amsterdam, traditionally a powerhouse, is third with odds of (+325). The rest of the league, including AZ Alkmaar and Twente, are considered long shots, with odds of (+8000) or higher.

PSV Eindhoven: Favorites to Repeat in 2024-25

PSV had an extraordinary season in 2023-24, leading the league in both offense and defense. They scored 111 goals and conceded just 21, securing their first Eredivisie title in six years and their 25th overall. With only one loss all season, PSV’s dominance was clear.

The team’s success was driven by a well-balanced attack, featuring players like Luuk de Jong, Johan Bakayoko, Malik Tillman, Joey Veerman, and Jordan Teze. Their offensive prowess was on display right from the start, as seen in their 5-1 victory over RKC Waalwijk in the season opener.

PSV has also strengthened their squad over the summer by securing young talents like Ryan Flamingo and Couhaib Driouech. However, they will miss wing-back Sergino Dest for most of the season due to a torn ACL. Despite this setback, PSV’s depth and talent make them the favorites to win the Eredivisie again.

Eredivisie Betting: Why Feyenoord is the Best Bet

Feyenoord is determined to reclaim the top spot in Dutch football after winning the Eredivisie in 2022-23. Last season, they came close, and advanced statistics suggest they were actually the strongest team. According to expected points (xP), Feyenoord earned 89.27 expected points, slightly edging out PSV’s 89.06. This indicates that while PSV overperformed, Feyenoord may have been a bit unlucky to finish as runners-up.

A key player for Feyenoord is Santi Gimenez, the young Mexican striker who made a significant impact with 23 goals last season, nearly winning the Golden Boot. Calvin Stengs provided valuable support, assisting on many of those goals with his creative playmaking.

Defensively, Feyenoord was solid, conceding just 26 goals over the season. They had some standout performances, including a 4-0 victory over their rivals Ajax and a 6-0 home win that demonstrated their dominance. Although PSV finished with an impressive 93 points, Feyenoord’s overall performance suggests they were title-worthy.

Given these factors, Feyenoord presents a strong value bet in the outright odds for the 2024-25 season. Their advanced statistics and balanced squad make them a serious contender to win it all.

Can AZ Alkmaar or Twente Win it All?

Ajax Amsterdam, typically one of the favorites, is positioned third in the outright odds. However, their fifth-place finish last season highlighted significant struggles, including managerial changes and inconsistent performances. Ajax remains in a transitional phase, and this season could be another challenging one for the Amsterdam giants.

This opens the door for teams like AZ Alkmaar and Twente to potentially break into the top three—or even challenge for the title. Both teams finished in the top four last season, and projections suggest they could maintain or even improve their positions.

AZ Alkmaar saw Maarten Martens step in after former coach Pascal Jansen was dismissed following a shock cup exit. Vangelis Pavlidis was the star for AZ, scoring 29 goals last season. However, his departure leaves a gap that the club hopes Troy Parrott can fill.

Twente has been a consistent performer, finishing in the top four in three of the last five seasons under the management of Joseph Oosting. A title-winning campaign would be historic for the club, which has only one Eredivisie title in its history.