The three teams promoted from the Eerste Divisie—ADO Den Haag, SC Cambuur, and Willem II—enter the 2026-27 Eredivisie as the clearest relegation candidates after a winless start that has left them at the bottom of the table with just one point each after five matches. Historical patterns of promoted sides struggling with squad depth and the step up in competition align with early simulations that assign Cambuur and Willem II the highest probabilities of finishing in the bottom two, followed by ADO Den Haag. PEC Zwolle, Fortuna Sittard, and Telstar also sit near the drop zone and feature in mid-table forecasts for the survival battle, while established clubs benefit from greater resources and recent top-flight experience. With 29 rounds remaining, results over the coming weeks will shape whether the promoted sides can stabilize or if established lower-table teams join the fight.