Eredivisie Betting

Football and the Netherlands are like two peas in a pod. It just works. Despite the fact that the Dutch national side have never won the FIFA World Cup, they do hold the record for the most final appearances without lifting the trophy.

No doubt the Flying Dutchmen are entertaining on an international level and that transcends into the Eredivisie in which ‘flair’ is always important. It’s of little wonder why plenty of people get so much enjoyment from Eredivisie betting. Which is why at BetVictor we strive to bring you the best possible Dutch football betting experience.

Want in-depth markets like individual match betting with goal markets, Asian handicap options and Double chances? You can have it all with the latest up to date odds and In-Play options to keep you ahead of the game in the Netherlands.

The Eredivisie is the ultimate goal for any Dutch side but to stay there is another matter. Like the majority of leagues around the world, promotion and relegation play a key part in the Dutch topflight. And with 18 sides each year battling to win and stay in the division, it’s up to them to make sure they avoid finishing in the bottom three.

For the teams finishing in 17th and 18th this spells immediate relegation to the Eerste Division, whilst finishing 16th will put you into a playoff against a second division team. The overall winner will secure their place in the topflight for the following season.

At the top of the table, for the team that finishes as champions a place in the Champions League group stage awaits, with the runner up going into the Champions League 2nd qualifying round. The battles at the top and bottom make for exciting and ever-changing movement in the betting markets and Eredivisie odds, making it worthwhile checking back for the opportunity to grab some value.

The Dutch topflight continues to be a league courted by many Premier League scouts and with good reason. Over the years the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy, Dennis Bergkamp, and Ruud Gullit have all swapped the Eredivisie for the riches and glory of the Premier League – although Bergkamp and Gullit had spells in Italy in between.

But being a success in the Eredivisie doesn’t always spell success in the Premier League (take Vincent Janssen, Memphis Depay, Afonso Alves and Mateja Kezman, for example). The Eredivisie is a widely respected league across the world and boasts a close proximity to English shores and similarities in the style of play to the Premier League, meaning that many that do make the switch enjoy ongoing success in England.

The assumption then is that Eredivisie players are all but ready made to ply their trade in the Premier League and current stars such as Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum and Virgil Van Dijk, as well as Burnley’s Erik Pieters, are just examples of players who have made a seamless transition from the Dutch league to the Premier League.

Much like the Premier League, at BetVictor we also have a raft of Eredivisie betting markets including player markets so perhaps you can spot the next superstar to come out of the Dutch league system.

Two years after professional football began in the Netherlands the Eredivisie was born. That was 1956 and the rest is history - a lot of history, in fact.

Only two sides have been ever-present in the Dutch topflight since, and unsurprisingly they’re the two most successful teams in Dutch football history. We are of course talking about the mighty Ajax who boast an impressive haul of 26 Eredivisie titles and 34 national titles in total, and PSV Eindhoven with a total of 21 Eredivisie titles and 24 national titles combined.

No doubt when it comes to having a bet on Eredivisie football Ajax and PSV are popular choices, but like any league in the world, competition comes thick and fast.

Feyenoord are the third most successful side and well recognised, but even teams like FC Twente can upset the applecart just like they did in 2010 when, under Steve McClaren, the Reds took an unexpected Eredivisie title. Who’s your money on this time out? Let’s delve into the world of the Eredivisie to find out.