Feyenoord vs ADO Den Haag
Feyenoord held to draw by resilient ADO Den Haag
A spirited ADO Den Haag side snatches a 2-2 draw at Feyenoord despite early setbacks.
ADO Den Haag stunned Feyenoord by taking an early lead through N. Thomas and doubling it after the break with S. Sylla. Feyenoord fought back with goals from A. Ueda and A. Hadj-Moussa to salvage a draw, but the home side fell short of the expected dominant win. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a 3-0 Feyenoord victory, proving the visitors' resilience on the road.
Outcome probability
The new Eredivisie season kicks off with Feyenoord facing off against ADO Den Haag. As the campaign begins, both teams look to set the tone for their respective journeys, with Feyenoord aiming to build on last season's strong finish and ADO Den Haag eager to prove themselves after promotion.
Key facts
- 1.Feyenoord finished 2nd in the Eredivisie last season with 65 points from 34 games.
- 2.Feyenoord have a goal difference of +26, significantly better than ADO Den Haag.
- 3.ADO Den Haag are newly promoted to the Eredivisie this season.
- 4.Feyenoord's points-per-game last season was 1.91 compared to ADO Den Haag's 0.00.
- 5.Feyenoord have lost three players in the summer transfer window: T. Wellenreuther, A. Ahmedhodžić, and L. Sauer.
- 6.ADO Den Haag have signed J. Žambůrek ahead of the new season.
- 7.The predicted halftime score is 1-0 in favour of Feyenoord.
- 8.A total of three cards is expected, indicating moderate discipline in the match.
The context
Feyenoord remained in the Eredivisie after finishing second last season with 65 points from 34 games, showcasing a solid goal difference of +26. Meanwhile, ADO Den Haag join the top flight fresh from promotion, bringing new faces like J. Žambůrek to bolster their squad. Feyenoord have seen some departures, including T. Wellenreuther, A. Ahmedhodžić, and L. Sauer, but their core remains intact for this opener.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Feyenoord
Away — ADO Den Haag
Analysis
Feyenoord's experience at this level and their superior goal difference suggest they will control the match. Their points-per-game average of 1.91 dwarfs ADO Den Haag's 0.00, highlighting the gulf in quality and consistency. The prediction of a 1-0 halftime lead aligns with Feyenoord's ability to start strong, while the expected total of three cards indicates a moderately disciplined encounter.
Prediction
Expect Feyenoord to take an early lead and maintain control throughout, culminating in a 3-0 victory. Their tactical setup and squad depth should see them comfortably outclass the newly promoted visitors, who will struggle to find a foothold in this match.
The verdict
This season opener promises a confident Feyenoord performance, setting the tone for their campaign. ADO Den Haag face a tough introduction to the Eredivisie, but the experience gained will be invaluable as they adapt to the top flight.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Thomas
Assist: Rottier
Diarra
Sylla
Assist: Thomas
Mulder
Yellow Card
van Mieghem
Thomas
Ueda
Assist: Targhalline
Targhalline
Jiménez
Yellow Card
Jiménez
Eduardo
Hadj-Moussa
Assist: Steijn
Javi López
Sylla
Ueda
Rottier
Yellow Card
Valente
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 12 |
| 2 |  PSV Eindhoven | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 10 |
| 3 |  Feyenoord | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 8 |
| 4 |  Ajax | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| 15 |  Willem II | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| 16 |  ADO Den Haag | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -7 | 1 |
| 17 |  Utrecht | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -9 | 1 |
Match Statistics
Feyenoord
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1T. ErnstG
- 4T. WatanabeD
- 8G. ZechiëlM
- 9A. UedaF
- 10L. ValenteM
- 16Javi LópezD
- 23A. Hadj-MoussaF
- 26G. ReadD
- 27G. DiarraF
- 28O. TarghallineM
- 35Mika MàrmolD
Substitutes
- 11Gonçalo BorgesF
- 14S. SteijnM
- 19Nacho FerriF
- 20M. DeijlD
- 22T. van den ElshoutM
- 24T. KraaijeveldM
- 30J. LotombaD
- 34C. VanhoutteM
- 36J. ZinhagelF
- 37M. BergerG
- 39L. BossinG
- 49S. van PersieF
ADO Den Haag
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1K. NikiémaG
- 2O. RaterinkD
- 3P. MulderD
- 7D. van MieghemM
- 11E. RottierM
- 14M. JiménezM
- 15M. HokkeD
- 18S. SyllaD
- 25J. KiloM
- 27N. ThomasM
- 46Y. EduardoF
Substitutes
- 4M. WaemD
- 5J. Jensen-AbbewD
- 8J. ŽambůrekM
- 9J. BalF
- 10Illaijh de RuijterD
- 12Sem EekhoutG
- 16Finn de BruinM
- 17J. HawkinsM
- 19L. ReischlF
- 22L. WilhelmD
- 23N. ThiedeG
- 35S. PuljhunD
Feyenoord
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anis Hadj Moussa | F | 92 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3/9 |
| Luciano Valente(C) | M | 89 | 7.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1/3 |
| Oussama Targhalline | M | 65 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 0/2 |
| Ayase Ueda | F | 80 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | — |
| Mika Mármol | D | 92 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Tsuyoshi Watanabe | D | 92 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Gaoussou Diarra | F | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| Gjivai Zechiël | M | 92 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0/2 |
| Javi López | D | 80 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Givairo Read | D | 92 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3/5 |
| Tjark Ernst | G | 92 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Charles Vanhoutte | M | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jordan Lotomba | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Liam Bossin | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonçalo Borges | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mats Deijl | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tobias van den Elshout | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jivayno Zinhagel | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mannou Berger | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thijs Kraaijeveld | M | 12 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Sem Steijn | M | 47 | 6.6 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0/2 |
| Shaqueel van Persie | F | 27 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Nacho Ferri | F | 12 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
ADO Den Haag
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilian Nikièma | G | 92 | 8.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nigel Thomas | M | 62 | 7.9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Sekou Sylla | D | 80 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Juho Kilo | M | 92 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pascal Mulder | D | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Othniël Raterink | D | 92 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Evan Rottier | M | 92 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Mylian Jimenez | M | 68 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Yannick Eduardo | F | 68 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Milan Hokke | D | 92 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Daryl van Mieghem(C) | M | 62 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Jonas Jensen-Abbew | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sanyika Bergtop | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sem Eekhout | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Finn de Bruin | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Niclas Thiede | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luka Reischl | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lasse Wilhelm | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matteo Waem | D | 12 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jesse Bal | F | 24 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jan Žambůrek | M | 24 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jalen Hawkins | M | 30 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Illaijh de Ruijter | D | 30 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |