**Early results in the 2026-27 Eredivisie highlight the vulnerability of the three promoted sides—ADO Den Haag, SC Cambuur, and Willem II—who sit at the bottom of the table after the opening rounds with zero points and heavy goal deficits.** These clubs face the typical challenges of newly promoted teams, including thinner squads, limited depth for a demanding 34-match schedule, and difficult fixtures against established sides. Telstar and PEC Zwolle also occupy lower positions and have historically battled relegation, while mid-table clubs such as Fortuna Sittard, Heerenveen, and Sparta Rotterdam must maintain consistency to avoid the drop zone. The two automatic relegation spots plus the play-off position (16th) will likely hinge on squad stability, injury management, and results in direct confrontations among the bottom half through the winter and spring. Trader consensus reflects these structural disadvantages for the promoted group alongside the narrow margins typical of the lower table.