Saturday's Eredivisie predictions including NEC Nijmegen vs. PSV Eindhoven

AZ vs. Heerenveen (Saturday, 3.30pm)

Following the conclusion of the final international break of the 2022-23 season, the Eredivisie resumes on Saturday afternoon when AZ Alkmaar welcome Heerenveen to the AFAS Stadion.

The hosts will be looking to bounce back having seen their five-game winning streak nipped in the bud last time out, while the away side go in search of back-to-back victories for the first time this year.

We say: AZ Alkmaar 3-1 Heerenveen

AZ and Heerenveen have had little problem finding the back of the net in recent weeks and we expect both teams to register at least once here. That said, AZ boast more quality all over the pitch and we are backing them to emerge triumphant in the end.

Excelsior vs. FC Twente (Saturday, 5.45pm)

SBV Excelsior and FC Twente will battle it out for three important points at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion on Saturday in round 27 of the 2022-23 Eredivisie season.

Both teams came out on top in their respective most recent outings and will be looking to pick up where they left off before the international break.

We say: SBV Excelsior 1-2 FC Twente

Excelsior have enjoyed the better of this fixture of late, but Twente are on a better run of results heading into this weekend's game. We anticipate a keenly-contested affair with goals at both ends and the away side narrowly coming away with all three points.

Nijmegen vs. PSV (Saturday, 7.00pm)

PSV Eindhoven resume their Eredivisie title pursuit on Saturday evening with a trip to Stadion de Goffert to face off against an in-form NEC side.

Meanwhile, the hosts set out to record a fourth win in six matches and take a step in the right direction in their hunt to secure continental football.

We say: NEC 1-2 PSV Eindhoven

NEC have established themselves as a real force to reckon with in front of their fans but this weekend's contest against a side of PSV's quality represents a tough assignment nonetheless. While we expect the hosts to put up a decent fight, we are tipping the visitors to carry the day come the sound of the final whistle.

Cambuur vs. Emmen (Saturday, 7.00pm)

A crunch relegation six-pointer sees Cambuur welcome Emmen to the Cambuur Stadion on Saturday evening in round 27 of the 2022-23 Eredivisie season.

Both teams are currently on a poor run of results and this weekend's contest represents the perfect opportunity for them to get back to winning ways.

We say: Cambuur 1-1 Emmen

Both sides have little margin for error heading into this weekend's game, and we are anticipating a nervy and cagey affair with little goalmouth action. That said, we are backing a share of the spoils with honours even at the end of the 90 minutes.

RKC Waalwijk vs. Vitesse (Saturday, 8.00pm)

RKC Waalwijk will be looking to return to winning ways when they welcome relegation-threatened Vitesse to Mandemakers Stadion on Saturday night in the Eredivisie.

The hosts are enjoying a successful season in the Dutch top flight as the campaign enters April, whereas Vitesse are in the unfamiliar situation of having to look over their shoulders at the relegation places.

We say: RKC Waalwijk 1-2 Vitesse

Waalwijk have enjoyed a positive campaign so far but could struggle to kick on for the remainder of the season considering their top-tier status is essentially secured.

Vitesse find themselves in an unusual situation near the bottom of the Eredivisie, but we believe they will earn a much-needed victory on Saturday afternoon to ease their relegation fears.