ADO Den Haag 2–3 Heerenveen: match recap

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FinalEredivisie · Kickoff · Venue: Bingoal Stadion, The Hague

ADO Den Haag and Heerenveen finished 2–3 (Eredivisie) on October 24, 2026. Below: the form, standings and head-to-head record both teams took into the game.

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Match recap

Heerenveen snatched a 3-2 road win over ADO Den Haag despite being outshot and outpossessed, thanks to ruthless finishing from J. Trenskow and R. Meerveld that turned the model share on its head.

Trenskow bagged a brace on just three shots, while Meerveld scored with his only attempt. ADO's N. Thomas came off the bench to score twice, but the visitors' early two-goal lead proved insurmountable as Heerenveen's disciplined defense conceded only 7 fouls to ADO's 19.

Key factors

  • Heerenveen’s finishing efficiency: 3 goals from 5 shots on target
  • ADO's 19 fouls undermined their territorial control
  • N. Thomas's brace off the bench (2 shots, 2 goals) nearly salvaged a point

The Analyst's take

Heerenveen's counter-punching quality overcame ADO's statistical dominance. If ADO can reduce fouls and improve composure in the final third, they'll turn such performances into points. Heerenveen's conversion rate is unsustainable — sides that carry such a big shot-volume deficit won't win this many points over a season.

Matchup comparison

Recent form: Heerenveen, with 7 points from the last 5 games against 5 for ADO Den Haag (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: ADO Den Haag’s attack (index 63) against Heerenveen’s defence (index 63).

Matchup to watch: Heerenveen’s attack (index 86) against ADO Den Haag’s defence (index 115).

Recent form: last 5

ADO Den Haag: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 5, with 7 goals scored and 9 conceded.

ADO Den Haag
Oct 17, 2026vs PSV EindhovenW2–1
Oct 11, 2026at TelstarD2–2
Sep 19, 2026vs CambuurD1–1
Sep 12, 2026at TwenteL0–2
Sep 6, 2026vs Fortuna SittardL2–3

Heerenveen: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 5, with 10 goals scored and 5 conceded.

Heerenveen
Oct 16, 2026vs ExcelsiorW4–0
Oct 9, 2026at PSV EindhovenL0–2
Sep 19, 2026at Sparta RotterdamW4–0
Sep 13, 2026vs TelstarD0–0
Sep 6, 2026vs AZ AlkmaarL2–3

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

No meeting between these teams this season or last season in our records.

Season so far

ADO Den Haag sit 17th of 18 with 6 points after 9 games (1-3-5).

Heerenveen sit 9th of 18 with 12 points after 9 games (3-3-3).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
17ADO Den Haag913511:206
9Heerenveen933315:1112

Team season model

  • ADO Den Haag attack index 63: 37% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • ADO Den Haag defence index 115: 15% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Heerenveen attack index 86: 14% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Heerenveen defence index 63: 37% less conceded per game than the league average.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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