Saturday's Eredivisie predictions including Vitesse vs. Excelsior

Heerenveen vs. Emmen (Saturday, 5.45pm)

Two teams in dire need of a victory, albeit for very different reasons, face off in round 30 of the 2022-23 Eredivisie season as Heerenveen and Emmen go head-to-head.

The hosts are firmly in the hunt to secure European football, while their visitors make the trip to Abe Lenstra Stadion aiming to pull clear of relegation danger.

We say: Heerenveen 2-1 Emmen

Emmen have struggled to find the back of the net away from home all-season long, but we can see them scoring here. That said, we are tipping Heerenveen to come out on top, albeit by only a narrow margin.

Groningen vs. Nijmegen (Saturday, 7.00pm)

Now in the last chance saloon to beat the drop, relegation-threatened Groningen welcome NEC to Euroborg on Saturday in round 30 of the 2022-23 Eredivisie season.

On the other hand, the away side out to keep their dreams of securing European football alive in what has been a successful return to the top tier of Dutch football.

We say: Groningen 1-1 NEC

Both sides are on a bad run of results heading into this weekend's game, which has all the makings of a nervy affair. We are anticipating a keenly-contested affair and a share of the spoils come the sound of the final whistle.

Vitesse vs. Excelsior (Saturday, 8.00pm)

Aiming to pick up a third consecutive league victory and move further clear of the drop zone, in-form Vitesse welcome SBV Excelsior at GelreDome on Saturday evening.

On the other hand, the away side make the journey to Arnhem this weekend seeking to complete a league double over their hosts for the first time ever.

We say: Vitesse 2-0 SBV Excelsior

With a chance to effectively guarantee their top-flight status for next season, Vitesse will need no further incentive for this weekend's clash. The home side have turned a corner in recent weeks and we are backing them to carry the day in this one.