ADO Den Haag will face Vitesse in a crucial Eerste Divisie encounter, with both teams fighting for different objectives. Den Haag is in the promotion race, currently sitting third in the standings, while Vitesse is struggling at the bottom, placed twentieth with a negative goal difference. Given Den Haag’s superior form, attacking prowess, and historical advantage in head-to-head encounters, they are strong favorites to secure all three points.
Vitesse vs ADO Den Haag in a crucial Eerste Divisie encounter
Current Form and Momentum
Den Haag has been in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches, with only one recent setback against Jong AZ (0-3). Their ability to bounce back after a loss has been evident throughout the season, making them a resilient team.
Last five matches (Den Haag): Win, Win, Win, Win, Loss Goals scored in last five matches: 8 Goals conceded in last five matches: 5 On the other hand, Vitesse has had a mixed run of results, with two wins, two losses, and one draw in their last five games. Their inconsistency, particularly in away games, makes them vulnerable against a high-flying Den Haag side.
Last five matches (Vitesse): Win, Draw, Win, Loss, Win Goals scored in last five matches: 8 Goals conceded in last five matches: 6 Home and Away Performance Den Haag has been solid at home, making the most of their home advantage throughout the season. Meanwhile, Vitesse has struggled significantly on the road, further reinforcing the likelihood of a Den Haag victory.
Den Haag’s home record:
Strong, unbeaten in four of their last five home matches Vitesse’s away record: Poor, only one win in their last five away matches Den Haag’s recent home victories against Den Bosch (2-1) and Jong Ajax (1-0) further highlight their ability to control games at home and secure crucial points.
Vitesse vs ADO Den Haag Head-to-Head Record
Den Haag has historically been competitive against Vitesse, with both teams sharing two wins each and two draws in their last six meetings. However, Den Haag won their most recent encounter (2-0 in November 2024), which suggests they have the psychological edge going into this match.
Last six meetings: Den Haag two wins, Vitesse two wins, two draws.
Last encounter (November 2024): Den Haag 2-0 Vitesse
Squad Strength and Key Absences
Den Haag has a relatively stable squad, with only a couple of injuries: Milan Hokke (knee surgery) – out
Luka Reischl (broken collarbone) – out
These absences are not likely to impact Den Haag’s core lineup significantly. Meanwhile, Vitesse does not have major reported injuries, but their squad depth and quality remain inferior to Den Haag’s.
Defensive and Offensive Comparison
Den Haag goals scored: 50 (third highest in the league)
Vitesse goals scored: 42 (mid-table attack but inconsistent)
Den Haag goals conceded: 35 (solid defensive record)
Vitesse goals conceded: 63 (worst defense in the league)
With Vitesse having the worst defensive record in the league, they are likely to struggle against Den Haag’s sharp attack, led by Daryl van Mieghem and Jari Vlak, who were the scorers in their last meeting.
Vitesse vs ADO Den Haag – Conclusion
Den Haag is in superior form, has a strong home record, and has already defeated Vitesse earlier this season. Meanwhile, Vitesse has struggled defensively and remains at the bottom of the league table. Given these factors, a Den Haag win is the most likely outcome. This is also our prediction : A Den Haag Victory (odd around 2.15)
