Eredivisie Betting

The Dutch Eredivisie is the first of the major European leagues to start this season.

Both Ajax and rivals PSV Eindhoven are rated as 2/1 joint-favourites with Coral but it would be a mistake to write off Alkmaar as they are surely to put up a bold defence of their trophy.

AZ striker and Moroccan international Mounir El Hamdaoui, top scorer in the Eredivisie last season with 23 goals, will spearhead Koeman’s side once more and his form will be crucial if they are to contend again.

PSV look strong in all areas and new recruit Orlando Engelaar could well prove a crutial signing. The powerful midfielder has impressed in recent seasons for both Twente and Schalke and will be expected to forge a partnership with the talented Ibrahim Afellay behind Danny Koevermans.

Champions League semi-finalists as recently as 2005, PSV will be keen to regain their status as the the number one side in Holland, having been crowned champions on seven occasions in the past ten years, but regardless of their fortunes it promises to be another highly exciting and competitive season in the Eredivisie.