ADO Den Haag — Zwolle : Match Preview and Prediction for August 22,2025

Recent Form & Defensive Lapses

ADO Den Haag’s recent performances have showcased persistent defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in unexpected fixtures. Their last official outing, a 2-2 draw against Jong Utrecht, was especially revealing, as conceding twice to a youth squad underscores significant issues within their backline. This result, given the run of play, serves as a considerable warning sign for the team.

Tactical Concerns from Jong Utrecht Match

A deeper dive into the Jong Utrecht fixture highlights just how fragile ADO’s defense was: the opposition managed to score two goals from only four shots on target. A particularly egregious error led to the second goal, with midfielder Juho Kilo effectively gifting possession to the opponent in a critical area. These kinds of defensive lapses would be far more costly when facing a top-flight team such as Zwolle.

Inconsistent Performances and Injury Woes

While a dominant 5-1 victory over Willem II might suggest attacking prowess, the subsequent two goals conceded against a reserve squad immediately after reveals a fundamental lack of defensive consistency. To compound their worries, the match against Utrecht also saw key attacking player Daryl van Mieghem sustain a hamstring injury, further weakening the team’s overall strength and options.

Zwolle’s Impressive Start to Eredivisie

Zwolle has made an absolutely spectacular entrance into the new Eredivisie season. They’ve kicked off with two consecutive victories in their opening fixtures, impressively keeping clean sheets in both. Their campaign began with a solid 1-0 home win against Twente, followed by a convincing 2-0 away triumph over Telstar.

Clinical Finishing and xG Performance

The away fixture against Telstar was particularly illustrative of their current form. Zwolle netted twice, with forward Koen Kostons emerging as a key figure by scoring both goals. Their attacking threat was further underlined by an Expected Goals (xG) rating of 2.41 for that game, indicating they generated chances well exceeding two goals.

Strong Away Form

Currently, Zwolle is in excellent stride. Their offensive capabilities on the road are noteworthy, as they’ve managed to score at least two goals in four of their last five away encounters, showcasing a consistent ability to find the back of the net.