Eredivisie
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Eredivisie 2026/2027 Season Story
AZ Alkmaar have set the early pace in the Eredivisie, leading the pack with 12 points from four games and a healthy goal difference of +10. Not far behind is PSV Eindhoven, just two points shy, also boasting a +10 goal difference, making for a tantalising title race already. Feyenoord and Ajax are chasing in third and fourth, with eight and seven points respectively, but the gap suggests the top two are setting a brisk tempo.
In the race for European places, GO Ahead Eagles and Fortuna Sittard are holding steady with seven points each, while NEC Nijmegen and Excelsior are not far behind. The middle of the table is tightly packed, with small margins separating several teams.
Down at the bottom, Cambuur are yet to find any joy, sitting on zero points and a -9 goal difference. Utrecht, ADO Den Haag, and Willem II are also struggling, each with just a single point, pointing to a tough campaign ahead to avoid the drop. With a 12-point spread between the top and bottom, the Eredivisie 2026/2027 is shaping up to be competitive, if early days are anything to go by.
League Pulse
League trends
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Home edge | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AZ Alkmaar | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 6 | +12 | -25.0% | 19 | WDWWW |
| 2 |  Feyenoord | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 7 | +18 | -66.7% | 17 | WWWDW |
| 3 |  PSV Eindhoven | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 10 | +14 | -8.3% | 16 | LWWWW |
| 4 |  Twente | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | +8 | +66.7% | 16 | WWWDW |
| 5 |  Ajax | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 9 | +12 | -75.0% | 14 | DWWLW |
| 6 |  Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 14 | -1 | -41.7% | 13 | WLWWL |
| 7 |  Excelsior | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9 | +6 | -16.7% | 11 | DLDWW |
| 8 |  Groningen | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 13 | +2 | +16.7% | 11 | WDDLL |
| 9 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | +2 | +66.7% | 9 | DDLWD |
| 10 |  Heerenveen | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | +2 | -8.3% | 9 | WDLDL |
| 11 |  NEC Nijmegen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -1 | -66.7% | 7 | LDLWW |
| 12 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 17 | -7 | -33.3% | 5 | LLDLD |
| 13 |  Telstar | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -7 | -25.0% | 5 | LDLDL |
| 14 |  Cambuur | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 19 | -9 | +25.0% | 5 | DWDLL |
| 15 |  Utrecht | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 24 | -13 | -25.0% | 5 | LWDLD |
| 16 |  PEC Zwolle | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 20 | -14 | -25.0% | 4 | LLDLW |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 0.0% | 2 | DLLDL |
| 18 |  Willem II | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 20 | -14 | 0.0% | 2 | LLDLD |
Eredivisie Table Analysis for 2026/2027
The Eredivisie table reveals a close tussle at the summit, with AZ Alkmaar holding a narrow 2-point lead over PSV Eindhoven. This slim margin sets the stage for an intriguing battle as both teams have showcased strong starts, especially in goal difference. Meanwhile, the gap between the top and bottom stretches to 12 points, highlighting a clear division in the league.
Further down, the race tightens considerably, with several teams clustered just a few points apart. The middle of the table sees minor gaps separating clubs, indicating a competitive and unpredictable run of fixtures ahead. At the lower end, the struggle is evident, with Cambuur yet to secure a point, facing a tough challenge to climb out of the bottom spot.
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Eredivisie 2026/2027 Standouts
The Eredivisie 2026/2027 campaign is shaping up nicely with a tight tussle at the top. Leading the scoring charts are five sharpshooters all on three goals each, including R. Daal of AZ Alkmaar and S. Tengstedt from GO Ahead Eagles. It’s a shared golden boot so far, proving that goal-scoring is a team effort across the league.
On the creative front, M. Chávez of AZ Alkmaar stands out with three assists, showing that the league’s assist king is also from the top side. Close behind are T. van Bergen of Groningen and S. Dest from PSV Eindhoven, each with two assists, keeping the playmakers lively in the early stages of the season.