**Early-season results have reinforced pre-season concerns about the three promoted clubs—ADO Den Haag, SC Cambuur, and Willem II—placing two of them in the automatic relegation spots after seven matchdays.** ADO and Willem II sit bottom with just two points each, while Cambuur holds 14th with five points; all have conceded heavily and struggled for wins. PEC Zwolle (16th, four points) joins them near the drop zone. Pre-season Opta projections flagged Cambuur and Willem II with the highest relegation probabilities (~31-32%) due to limited summer reinforcements and defensive issues, with ADO rated slightly safer at ~24%. Other sides like Fortuna Sittard and Telstar also face survival pressure. With an extended campaign ahead, including an international break and fixture congestion, improved attacking output, defensive organization, and home results will determine whether the promoted sides avoid the Eerste Divisie or if established mid-table clubs join the fight.