ADO Den Haag - FC Groningen

ADO Den Haag begin their Eredivisie campaign at home to FC Groningen on Sunday, 16 August 2026, following an opening day defeat. Their recent competitive fixture saw them lose 2-0 away to AZ Alkmaar on 8 August. FC Groningen, meanwhile, started their season with a victory, overcoming FC Utrecht 2-1 at home on 9 August.

The sides met twice in the Eerste Divisie last season, with FC Groningen winning 2-0 on 29 March 2024 and ADO Den Haag taking the spoils with a 1-0 win on 15 September 2023. FC Groningen are expected to be without Marco Rente due to injury, while ADO Den Haag's expected XI features a forward-heavy lineup.