The Eredivisie season is entering its final stretch, with just three matches remaining and the battle to avoid relegation reaching a fever pitch. Six teams are still fighting to avoid the 16th-place playoff spot, while four are at risk of finishing 17th and dropping out of the top flight entirely. Here's a breakdown of what each club needs to survive, as they look to keep their Eredivisie dreams alive.

Fortuna Sittard are in a relatively comfortable position, holding a six-point cushion over the danger zone. A single point would secure their safety, but they face a tricky run-in. This weekend, they host a Feyenoord side chasing a top-two finish, followed by a crucial clash with fellow strugglers PEC Zwolle, before finishing the season away at Utrecht. If they can't get the job done against Feyenoord, a win at home to PEC Zwolle should be enough to seal the deal.

PEC Zwolle should be confident of staying up, with a solid lead over the relegation places. They welcome already-relegated Heracles this weekend, which presents a golden opportunity for three points. A win for PEC Zwolle, combined with a Telstar defeat, would likely be enough to guarantee safety. They also have a comfortable buffer over NAC Breda, so automatic relegation is off the table. After facing Fortuna Sittard on May 10th, they close out the season against Feyenoord. Expect them to pick up at least four points from their next two matches to secure their place in the Eredivisie.

Excelsior are right in the thick of the relegation dogfight. After earning promotion from the second tier, they've managed eight wins this season and sit in 14th, just one point above Telstar. However, they have a six-point gap over NAC Breda. This weekend, they face a Groningen side chasing a playoff spot, but after a dominant 5-0 win over FC Utrecht last time out, Excelsior will be brimming with confidence. Every point matters now, and they'll need to keep that momentum going to avoid the drop.