Feyenoord boss Ronald Koeman is in an optimistic mood ahead of Sunday's Eredivisie clash with PSV Eindhoven.
PSV Eindhoven stretched their lead at the Eredivisie summit with a win over FC Utrecht, but FC Twente could only draw.
Ajax were frustrated by lowly Roda JC on Sunday as they failed to take advantage of PSV Eindhoven's draw on Saturday.
NAC Breda look set to be given a lift ahead of their date with ADO Den Haag as Nebojsa Gudelj is set to sign a new deal.
Twente's Eredivisie title hopes were dented by a 4-2 home defeat to Utrecht on Sunday, as Ajax and Feyenoord both won.
PSV manager Dick Advocaat wants his side to build on their cup win over Feyenoord when they return to Eredivisie action.
PSV Eindhoven continue to lead the way in the Eredivisie after both of their nearest rivals failed to pick up wins.
PSV's Jeremain Lens has defended Erik Pieters after he injured his arm punching a window following his dismissal.
Ajax moved to within a point of Twente after a huge win over Feyenoord, while Den Haag could only draw at Willem II.
PSV Eindhoven coach Dick Advocaat expects a "fun game" against PEC Zwolle when the Eredivisie resumes on Friday night.
Feyenoord beat FC Groningen to move level on points with third-placed Ajax going into the Eredivisie's winter break.
Out-of-sorts FC Twente will aim to end the first half of the Eredivisie season at the top of the table this weekend.
Ajax are up to third in the Dutch Eredivisie after a 4-2 victory at Willem II on Sunday, while Feyenoord also won.
FC Twente coach Steve McClaren reckons Friday's opponents Heracles Almelo play the best football in the Eredivisie.
PSV Eindhoven head coach Dick Advocaat is keeping his key players fresh for the clash against leaders FC Twente.
Vitesse Arnhem beat Roda JC 3-0 on Sunday to move back level on points with FC Twente at the top of the Eredivisie.
PSV Eindhoven skipper Mark van Bommel has warned the Eredivisie leaders will be extra focused for their visit to Ajax.
Rock-bottom Willem II drew 2-2 with Heracles Almelo in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday, while NEC beat Utrecht 2-0.
PSV Eindhoven host Vitesse in the Eredivisie on Sunday, while Ajax are away to Roda JC and Twente take on FC Zwolle.