Willem II vs ADO Den Haag on January 9, 2026, promises an engaging league encounter at the Koning Willem II Stadion. Willem II’s recent form suggests a stable setup, but ADO Den Haag's impressive winning streak makes them slight favorites. Tactical differences, with Willem II favoring possession and ADO Den Haag relying on quick counters, will shape the game. Willem II’s disciplined pressing and possession-based style could counteract ADO’s counter-attacking tactics, which often exploit turnovers. The outcome hinges on whether Willem II can neutralize ADO's fast breaks or if the visitors sustain attacking pressure to secure an away win.
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Over 2.5 goals looks likely, as both teams have demonstrated offensive potency in recent matches, with ADO Den Haag averaging 2.8 goals per game.
The odds suggest a close contest with a slight edge to ADO Den Haag, but the recommended bet remains a double chance on the draw or away win, considering recent form and historical head-to-head records.
Both teams have scored in previous encounters, and considering their recent goal averages, both teams to score appears to be a high-probability market.
Given the tactical approaches, expect ADO Den Haag to be more aggressive early on, and a possible lead at halftime, with a potential shift in momentum in the second half.
On January 9, 2026, Willem II face ADO Den Haag in what is expected to be a tightly contested match. The prediction favors a draw or an away victory due to ADO’s recent form and their strong head-to-head record, with goals anticipated for both sides.
Recent head-to-head results show ADO Den Haag has a strong edge, winning 71% of recent encounters at by a significant margin, particularly their dominant 5-1 victory in the last match in August 2025. Willem II's last win was a narrow 2-1 victory at home.
Both teams have notable absences; Willem II misses N. van Berkel and D. Mathieu due to jumpers knee, which could impact midfield stability. ADO Den Haag's squad remains relatively intact, strengthening their attacking options.
Expect Willem II to set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, balancing midfield control with attack width. ADO Den Haag is likely to deploy a 4-1-4-1, emphasizing defensive solidity combined with quick counter opportunities, leveraging their potent attack.
Willem II has shown inconsistency with a 37% recent form, while ADO Den Haag is in stellar shape with an 80% recent success rate. Willem II tends to focus on possession, whereas ADO prefers quick transitions and counter-attacks, setting up a clash of contrasting styles.
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The match between Willem II and ADO Den Haag on January 9, 2026, is expected to favor ADO Den Haag, with a high likelihood of a draw or an away win, based on their recent form and head-to-head performance. A close contest is anticipated with goals likely for both teams.
Willem II has a modest recent form at 37%, with an average goals scored of 1.4 per game. ADO Den Haag, however, is in excellent shape with an 80% form and an average of 2.8 goals per game. Head-to-head, ADO Den Haag historically performs strongly against Willem II.
The tactical setup for Willem II typically features a 4-1-4-1 formation focusing on balanced play, with moderate pressing intensity and a mix of possession and counter-attacks. In contrast, ADO Den Haag often lines up in 4-2-3-1, emphasizing quick counter-attacks and aggressive pressing, which could lead to a very dynamic game.
