Eerste Divisie Showdown: Cambuur Hosts FC Eindhoven in Crucial Promotion Battle
In a pivotal Eerste Divisie clash, second-placed Cambuur will host thirteenth-placed FC Eindhoven at the Kooi Stadion. This match is crucial for promotion-chasing Cambuur, who need a victory to maintain pressure on league leaders ADO Den Haag. Despite FC Eindhoven's inconsistent recent form, they possess the capability to challenge the home side.
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
This Eerste Divisie (Keuken Kampioen Divisie) fixture is a crucial encounter, with hosts Cambuur firmly set on promotion to the Eredivisie. As of January 19, 2026, Cambuur sits in second place with 50 points from 22 matches, just two points behind league leaders ADO Den Haag. With the top two teams earning automatic promotion, every victory is vital. Visiting side FC Eindhoven is currently in thirteenth position with 27 points from 22 games, occupying a mid-table spot. While not facing immediate relegation threat, they also have no clear promotion prospects, and will be looking for an upset to climb the standings.
Recent Form
Cambuur's recent form has been mixed, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five official matches. Their winning streak was halted on January 16, 2026, with a 2-1 away defeat to ADO Den Haag. Prior to that, they secured a dominant 4-0 victory over MVV Maastricht, a 1-0 win against Willem II, a 2-1 victory over FC Den Bosch, and a 0-0 draw with Helmond Sport, demonstrating their overall strength. FC Eindhoven's recent performance has been inconsistent, recording two losses and three wins in their last five games. They suffered a 0-2 home defeat to Willem II on January 18, 2026. Before this, they had a three-match winning streak, including a 3-2 win against Jong AZ, a thrilling 4-3 away victory over Dordrecht, and a commanding 4-0 win against Jong PSV.
Key Players & Injury News
Cambuur's offensive linchpin is Mark Diemers, a key midfielder who has provided 9 assists and boasts a Sofascore rating of 7.97. The team's leading goalscorer is Oscar Sjöstrand, with 7 goals this season. Cambuur also recently bolstered their attacking options by signing new forward Fabian Kvam on January 21, 2026. Regarding injuries, Cambuur has several players with uncertain statuses, including R. Balk, Jamal Amofa, and N. Souren. FC Eindhoven's primary attacking threat comes from Rangelo Janga, their top scorer with 5 goals, while Tyrese Simons and Terrence Douglas have contributed 4 and 3 goals respectively. Boris van Schuppen is also considered their most valuable player. FC Eindhoven has confirmed that Niels van Berkel is out with a knee injury.