Den Haag vs Sittard Prediction & Tips | Eredivisie | FootballTips.app

ADO Den Haag return to the WerkTalent Stadion with renewed belief after earning their first point of the season at Feyenoord, while Fortuna Sittard travel to The Hague sixth in the table following an impressive away victory over Groningen. Robin Peter’s promoted side remain 16th with one point from four matches, whereas Fortuna have collected seven from a possible 12.

ADO produced their most encouraging performance of the campaign to date in a 2-2 draw at De Kuip. Nigel Thomas capitalised on a Feyenoord turnover to open the scoring before Sékou Sylla doubled the advantage with a rapid counter early in the second half. Feyenoord eventually responded through Ayase Ueda and Anis Hadj Moussa, but goalkeeper Kilian Nikiema made a succession of outstanding saves to preserve ADO’s first Eredivisie point.

The result offered evidence that Peter’s counter-attacking approach can trouble stronger opponents, but the broader defensive numbers remain concerning. ADO have conceded 11 goals in four matches and are still without a victory, while Nikiema’s competition-leading six saves per game illustrate how frequently their defensive structure has been breached.

Fortuna also demonstrated the value of transitional efficiency last weekend, beating Groningen 3-2 at Euroborg despite spending long periods without the ball. Mohamed Ihattaren opened the scoring before Lequincio Zeefuik restored their advantage following Groningen’s equaliser, and Anthony Descotte added a third during the second half. Édouard Michut was instrumental, supplying two assists as Danny Buijs’s side repeatedly attacked the spaces left by the hosts.

That victory continued an excellent away start for Fortuna, who have taken four points from two road fixtures, including an opening 2-2 draw at defending champions PSV. Zeefuik now leads the team with two goals, while Fortuna have scored eight times despite eight different goal scorers across their opening matches.

Recent history also favours the visitors, with Fortuna unbeaten in the last five meetings against ADO, winning four and drawing one. Their 30-match wait for a clean sheet gives the hosts reason to believe they can score, particularly after their improved showing at Feyenoord, but Fortuna’s greater efficiency and confidence in transition should make this another demanding assignment for Peter’s side.