Nijmegen vs. AZ Alkmaar
In the opening match of the upcoming Eredivisie round, Nijmegen will face off against AZ Alkmaar at the Goffertstadion. Nijmegen currently sits 6th in the standings with 47 points, while AZ Alkmaar is in 4th place with 55 points. AZ Alkmaar has been in good form, securing 4 wins in their last 6 league matches. It promises to be an intense battle as Nijmegen looks to close the points gap with a strong performance against their higher-ranked opponents.
PEC Zwolle vs. Heracles
Another crucial match in this round features PEC Zwolle taking on Heracles at the MAC³PARK Stadion. PEC Zwolle is placed 13th in the league standings with 32 points, while Heracles is just below them in 14th place, also with 32 points. PEC Zwolle will aim to improve their form, especially against Heracles, whom they have struggled against in previous encounters with a 67 percent loss rate in their last 6 head-to-head matches in the Eredivisie. On the other hand, Heracles will look to capitalize on PEC Zwolle's home record, having lost 10 out of 15 away matches in the league. Expect a fiercely contested match between these two sides in the Overijsselse Derby.