Eerste Divisie 2026/2027
NetherlandsSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie is one of the football leagues in Netherlands. The 2026/2027 season features 20 teams, with Heracles out in front on 12 points. Games here produce 3.79 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 79% of them. The season is played from 7 August 2026 to 14 May 2027.
Eerste Divisie 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 42 Eerste Divisie matches have been completed. Heracles leads the table with 12 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 3.79. BTTS: 79%. Over 2.5: 74%. Clean-sheet matches: 21%.
Result split
Home wins: 45%. Draws: 19%. Away wins: 36%.
Team rankings
Heracles has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 4.00. Both teams scored in 100% of Heracles's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Heracles | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16:7 | +9 | 12 | 3.00 | WWWW |
| 2 |  MVV | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | +4 | 12 | 3.00 | WWWW |
| 3 |  Almere City | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | +8 | 10 | 2.50 | DWWW |
| 4 |  VVV | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11:5 | +6 | 9 | 2.25 | LWWW |
| 5 |  Emmen | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10:9 | +1 | 9 | 2.25 | WWWL |
| 6 |  PSV II | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:8 | 0 | 8 | 1.60 | WLWDD |
| 7 |  Vitesse | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | +2 | 7 | 1.75 | DWLW |
| 8 |  Roda JC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | +1 | 7 | 1.75 | LWWD |
| 9 |  NAC Breda | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 0 | 7 | 1.75 | WLWD |
| 10 |  Volendam | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11:5 | +6 | 6 | 1.50 | LWLW |
| 11 |  AZ II | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9:9 | 0 | 6 | 1.20 | LWLLW |
| 12 |  RKC Waalwijk | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6:6 | 0 | 4 | 1.00 | DDDD |
| 13 |  Den Bosch | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:10 | -1 | 4 | 1.00 | DLWL |
| 14 |  Ajax II | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:14 | -3 | 4 | 0.80 | LLLWD |
| 15 |  Dordrecht | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:10 | -5 | 4 | 1.00 | WDLL |
| 16 |  Oss | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:7 | -4 | 3 | 0.75 | LLLW |
| 17 |  Eindhoven | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:11 | -5 | 3 | 0.75 | WLLL |
| 18 |  Helmond Sport | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | -2 | 2 | 0.50 | DLDL |
| 19 |  De Graafschap | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5:12 | -7 | 1 | 0.25 | DLLL |
| 20 |  Utrecht II | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5:15 | -10 | 0 | 0.00 | LLLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 42 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Almere City0.75
- 2MVV1.00
- 3Roda JC1.00
- 4Volendam1.25
- 5VVV1.25
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Heracles100%
- 2Den Bosch100%
- 3Utrecht II100%
- 4Ajax II100%
- 5De Graafschap100%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Heracles100%
- 2Utrecht II100%
- 3Ajax II80%
- 4AZ II80%
- 5Den Bosch75%
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Eerste Divisie sits Above average for match pace, Below average for chance quality and Above average for openness. Home advantage is Close to average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Ferdy Druijf7.88
- 2Dean Zandbergen7.69
- 3Nick Doodeman7.54
- 4Rion Ichihara7.36
- 5Michael Breij7.33
- 6Wessel Speel7.31
- 7Youri Schoonderwalt7.23
- 8Marco Tol7.22
Most minutes
- 1Marco Tol360
- 2Joshua Jeffery Nisbet360
- 3Lucas Beerten360
- 4Justin Treichel360
- 5Dyon Dorenbosch360
- 6Marco Schikora360
- 7Valon Zumberi360
- 8Calvin Raatsie360
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV II | 5 | 1.99 | 1.42 | +0.57 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| 2 | Heracles | 4 | 2.46 | 1.29 | +1.17 | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| 3 | NAC Breda | 4 | 2.22 | 1.24 | +0.98 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| 4 | Emmen | 4 | 2.18 | 1.22 | +0.96 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| 5 | AZ II | 5 | 1.73 | 1.49 | +0.24 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| 6 | RKC Waalwijk | 4 | 1.81 | 1.30 | +0.51 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| 7 | De Graafschap | 4 | 1.86 | 1.65 | +0.21 | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| 8 | MVV | 4 | 1.31 | 1.27 | +0.04 | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| 9 | Volendam | 4 | 1.49 | 1.46 | +0.03 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 10 | Den Bosch | 4 | 1.98 | 1.95 | +0.02 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| 11 | Roda JC | 4 | 1.42 | 1.41 | +0.01 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 12 | Ajax II | 5 | 1.58 | 1.93 | -0.35 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| 13 | Utrecht II | 5 | 1.50 | 1.97 | -0.47 | 6 | 0 | -6 |
| 14 | Vitesse | 4 | 1.73 | 1.86 | -0.13 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| 15 | Dordrecht | 4 | 1.54 | 1.73 | -0.19 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 16 | Almere City | 4 | 1.69 | 2.08 | -0.39 | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| 17 | Eindhoven | 4 | 1.20 | 1.75 | -0.55 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 18 | Oss | 4 | 1.27 | 1.95 | -0.68 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 19 | Helmond Sport | 4 | 0.93 | 1.79 | -0.86 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 20 | VVV | 4 | 1.12 | 2.24 | -1.12 | 3 | 9 | +6 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 5
FAQ
How many teams play in Eerste Divisie?
The 2026/2027 season of Eerste Divisie includes 20 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 Eerste Divisie season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Eerste Divisie season runs from 7 August 2026 to 14 May 2027.
How many matchweeks does the Eerste Divisie season have?
The 2026/2027 Eerste Divisie season spans 38 matchweeks.
Who leads the Eerste Divisie table?
Heracles leads Eerste Divisie with 12 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Eerste Divisie?
Heracles has the strongest attack in Eerste Divisie, scoring 4.00 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Eerste Divisie?
Almere City concedes the fewest goals in Eerste Divisie, 0.75 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Eerste Divisie?
Eerste Divisie averages 3.79 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Eerste Divisie?
Over 2.5 lands in 74% of Eerste Divisie matches.
How often do both teams score in Eerste Divisie?
BTTS lands in 79% of Eerste Divisie matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Eerste Divisie?
Home teams win 45% of matches in Eerste Divisie.
Who is the top scorer in Eerste Divisie?
Henk Veerman leads the recorded scoring table in Eerste Divisie for 2026/2027 with 6 goals.