Willem II sits bottom after 11 matchdays with just two points and a nine-game losing run, while ADO Den Haag holds 17th on six points following a 0-1 defeat to PEC Zwolle that widened the gap to the safety line. Both promoted clubs have shown limited adaptation in attack and defense against established sides. Telstar’s recent results, including a win over Utrecht, have created slight separation at 16th, though Excelsior, PEC Zwolle, and NEC remain within striking distance on 11 points. With more than 25 rounds left, managerial adjustments, squad depth, and fixture difficulty will shape whether the bottom three stabilize or see further shifts in the relegation picture.