De Graafschap 1-2 ADO Den Haag – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours ADO Den Haag (54%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as De Graafschap face ADO Den Haag.
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Match Analysis
De Graafschap host ADO Den Haag at De Vijverberg in Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 33. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 22 March 2026 at 11:15 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, De Graafschap stand at 4W 3D 3L from 10 Eerste Divisie matches — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W W D L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.60 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
De Graafschap at De Vijverberg this season: 6W 1D 3L from 10 home games — 1.90 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across all Eerste Divisie games this season, ADO Den Haag have recorded 7W 1D 2L from 10 outings — 2.20 PPG. Last five: W W L W W. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 0.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.60 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 7 clean sheets from 10 games (70%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No.
When travelling in Eerste Divisie this season, ADO Den Haag have posted 7W 0D 3L from 10 away outings — 2.10 PPG. They are averaging 2.00 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour ADO Den Haag — 0.70 PPG ahead of the hosts (2.20 vs 1.50). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
Head to Head
Despite the anticipated home advantage, ADO Den Haag have the better historical record — 5 wins from 9 previous contests against 1 for De Graafschap.
The 9 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.7 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 25 Nov 2025, ended 2–3 with ADO Den Haag winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. ADO Den Haag have won 5 of 9 previous encounters, and at 3.7 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
In-Play Data
De Graafschap trading profile (71 games, 36 at home): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 48%.
ADO Den Haag trading profile (71 games, 36 at away): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 87% of the time; they lead at the break 48% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — De Graafschap 66% and ADO Den Haag 56% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (De Graafschap 63% | ADO Den Haag 63%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects De Graafschap 1.26 xG and ADO Den Haag 1.97 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: De Graafschap attack 1.130 / defence 1.127 | ADO Den Haag attack 1.183 / defence 0.717. League average goals — home 1.555 / away 1.476. ADO Den Haag's defence strength of 0.717 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 69 De Graafschap games / 70 ADO Den Haag games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: De Graafschap 24% | Draw 22% | ADO Den Haag 54%. Fair-value odds: De Graafschap 4.17 | Draw 4.55 | ADO Den Haag 1.85. ADO Den Haag hold a narrow Poisson edge at 54% — the draw (22%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 63% | BTTS probability 62% | Total xG 3.23. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 63% — the 3.23 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 62% reflects that both xG figures (1.26 / 1.97) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, ADO Den Haag are the pick at 54% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 22% draw probability, Draw No Bet on ADO Den Haag offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 3.23 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 63% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 3.5 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.7 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 62% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: De Graafschap 70% | ADO Den Haag 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: De Graafschap vs ADO Den Haag | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 33 | Venue: De Vijverberg • Kick-off: Sunday 22 Mar 2026, 11:15 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: De Graafschap 24% | Draw 22% | ADO Den Haag 54% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 63% | BTTS 62% | xG De Graafschap 1.26 / ADO Den Haag 1.97 • Poisson strength factors: De Graafschap attack 1.130 / def 1.127 | ADO Den Haag attack 1.183 / def 0.717 | league avg home 1.555 / away 1.476 • Poisson stance: ADO Den Haag (54%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.26
De Graafschap xG
Expected Goals
1.97
ADO Den Haag xG
62%
BTTS
83%
Over 1.5
63%
Over 2.5
40%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does De Graafschap vs ADO Den Haag kick off?
De Graafschap vs ADO Den Haag kicked off at 11:15 on Sunday 22 March 2026 at De Vijverberg.
What was the final score in De Graafschap vs ADO Den Haag?
De Graafschap 1 - 2 ADO Den Haag.
Where is De Graafschap vs ADO Den Haag being played?
The match is being played at De Vijverberg.
What competition is De Graafschap vs ADO Den Haag part of?
De Graafschap vs ADO Den Haag is a Regular Season - 33 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win De Graafschap vs ADO Den Haag?
Our statistical model gives De Graafschap a 24% chance of winning, ADO Den Haag a 54% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making ADO Den Haag the favourite.
Will both teams score in De Graafschap vs ADO Den Haag?
Our model estimates a 62% probability that both De Graafschap and ADO Den Haag will score (BTTS).
Will De Graafschap vs ADO Den Haag have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 63%.
What is the head-to-head record between De Graafschap and ADO Den Haag?
Record (9 meetings): De Graafschap 1W | Draws 3 | ADO Den Haag 5W.
What form are De Graafschap and ADO Den Haag in?
De Graafschap (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-W-D-L-W. ADO Den Haag (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 0.60 | L5 W-W-L-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from De Graafschap's attack rating (1.13) and ADO Den Haag's defence rating (0.72), the model arrives at 1.26 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, ADO Den Haag's attack versus De Graafschap's defence, projects 1.97 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 69/70 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 11.1%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.7%), 0-2 (7.7%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
ADO Den Haag Win
24%
4.12
22%
4.58
54%
1.86
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.8%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
9.7%
Away win
0 – 1
7.8%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.26
De Graafschap xG
Total xG
3.23
1.97
ADO Den Haag xG
4.12
24%
Home win
4.58
22%
Draw
1.86
54%
Away win
Goals Markets
83%
Over 1.5
1.20
17%
Under 1.5
5.88
63%
Over 2.5
1.59
37%
Under 2.5
2.70
40%
Over 3.5
2.50
60%
Under 3.5
1.67
22%
Over 4.5
4.55
78%
Under 4.5
1.28
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
62%
BTTS Yes
1.62
38%
BTTS No
2.61
Clean Sheet
14%
7.16
28%
3.53
Win to Nil
3%
29.47
15%
6.54
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.0 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 |
| 1 | 5.0 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 1.2 |
| 2 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 3 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for De Graafschap vs ADO Den Haag?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.1%.
How many goals are De Graafschap and ADO Den Haag expected to score?
The model projects 1.26 expected goals for De Graafschap and 1.97 for ADO Den Haag, a combined total of 3.23.
How confident is the prediction model for De Graafschap vs ADO Den Haag?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 54%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
De Graafschap come into this having played 71 games, going 34W 16D 21L for 1.66 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-D-L-W.
On the other side, ADO Den Haag sit at 2.01 PPG from 71 outings (44W 11D 16L), a run that reads W-W-L-W-W across their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: De Graafschap on 1.66 PPG, ADO Den Haag on 2.01. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
De Graafschap's home form reads 22W 6D 8L across 36 games on their own ground, a 2.00 PPG return.
Away from home, ADO Den Haag have taken 1.89 points per game from 36 outings (20W 8D 8L).
Goals in Recent Form
De Graafschap are averaging 1.85 goals scored and 1.42 conceded per game recently; ADO Den Haag are on 1.97 scored and 1.13 conceded. Both sides have been scoring freely, which tends to support the goals markets running hot in this fixture.
On BTTS specifically: De Graafschap have seen both teams score in 66% of their recent games.
Last 71 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
De Graafschap
Current Season
ADO Den Haag
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are De Graafschap and ADO Den Haag in coming into this match?
De Graafschap have gone 34W 16D 21L in their last 71 games (1.66 PPG), while ADO Den Haag have gone 44W 11D 16L in their last 71 (2.01 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — De Graafschap at home or ADO Den Haag away?
De Graafschap's home record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — De Graafschap at home: 2.00 PPG; ADO Den Haag away: 1.89 PPG.
Have De Graafschap or ADO Den Haag been keeping clean sheets recently?
De Graafschap have kept a clean sheet in 20% of their recent games, ADO Den Haag in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to October 2022. The pairing has crossed competitions too — Eerste Divisie, Eredivisie all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 22 March 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Streaks & Records
ADO Den Haag go into this on the back of 3 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
De Graafschap's record when hosting ADO Den Haag specifically: 0W 1D 4L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
1
De Graafschap
3
Draws
6
ADO Den Haag
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between De Graafschap and ADO Den Haag?
From 10 meetings on record, De Graafschap have won 1, ADO Den Haag have won 6, and 3 have been drawn.
When did De Graafschap and ADO Den Haag last play each other?
They last met on 22 March 2026, when De Graafschap 1-2 ADO Den Haag.
Who has won more matches between De Graafschap and ADO Den Haag?
ADO Den Haag have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
De Graafschap are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 56% of the time.
ADO Den Haag are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 56% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — De Graafschap 64%, ADO Den Haag 56% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 64% for De Graafschap and 58% for ADO Den Haag. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 53% and 36% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: De Graafschap keep a clean sheet in 31% of their matches; ADO Den Haag in 31%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = De Graafschap home games / ADO Den Haag away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when De Graafschap play ADO Den Haag?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 64% of De Graafschap's games and 56% of ADO Den Haag's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is De Graafschap vs ADO Den Haag usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 64% of De Graafschap's matches and 58% of ADO Den Haag's.
Do De Graafschap and ADO Den Haag tend to score early?
De Graafschap have had a goal before half-time in 83% of their recent matches, ADO Den Haag in 81% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as ADO Den Haag edge out De Graafschap 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
ADO Den Haag beat De Graafschap 1-2 at De Vijverberg, Regular Season - 33, in the Eerste Divisie. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting De Graafschap 1.26 xG and ADO Den Haag 1.97 xG, a combined 3.23. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of De Graafschap attack 1.13 / defence 1.13 against ADO Den Haag attack 1.18 / defence 0.72, drawn from 69/70 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it De Graafschap 24% | Draw 22% | ADO Den Haag 54%, with ADO Den Haag to win its most likely call at 54%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 63%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 83% and landed. Over 3.5 was 40% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 62% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 63% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (De Graafschap 63%, ADO Den Haag 63%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 61%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
De Graafschap's trading profile (71 games, 36 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 66% of their matches — today it did.
ADO Den Haag's trading profile (71 games, 36 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — De Graafschap 1.66 PPG, ADO Den Haag 2.01 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the ADO Den Haag win broke the near-deadlock. De Graafschap (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.14 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.