Analysis of the Den Haag team
ADO Den Haag will try to increase their chances of returning to the top tier of Dutch football in the semi-finals of the playoffs for promotion to the Eredivisie. Although they finished fifth in the Eerste Divisie, their late season form was unimpressive, with just two wins in their last 10 regular season games.
Dario Kalezic’s side showed determination in the quarter-finals of the play-offs, beating De Graafschap 5-4 on aggregate, but they were 5-2 up at one point and almost allowed their opponents to take them into extra time. This suggests that the team must improve their concentration and defensive stability if they want to progress in the later stages of the competition.
Kalezić will have to make at least one change in the team, as Amir Absalem was suspended for two yellow cards in the previous match. Henry Kudosu is the most likely candidate to fill the left back position. Despite some changes during the match against De Graafschap, Kalezic is expected to stick with a similar line-up that won the first leg of the quarter-finals.
Possible starting line-up of ADO Den Haag: Marsman; Esaias, Vaem, Siereveld; Asante, Train, Schalk, Vigen, Kudosu; Van Miegem, Veerman
Excelsior team analysis
SBV Excelsior showed promising form at the end of the season, recording two 4-0 wins in their last five matches, defeating Volendam and Herakles, and drawing 2-2 at Ajax. However, a 4-0 defeat to Feyenoord in the last round left the team in 16th place in the Eredivisie, forcing them to fight for survival through the play-offs.
Coach Marinus Dijkhuizen will need to motivate his team and ensure that the defeat to Feyenoord does not leave a lasting impact on the team. Excelsior has shown good play and combativeness in previous games, but will have to give their best in the upcoming matches against ADO Den Haag.
Despite recent setbacks, Excelsior has a team that can compete at a high level. Noah Naujoks could get a chance in the starting line-up after the early withdrawal of Derensili Sanchez Fernandez against Feyenoord. In addition, Kouhaib Driouech is another option for the starting eleven, although Dijkhuizen may decide to leave him on the bench.
The team is likely to retain most of the players who played the last matches, trying to ensure stability and continuity in the game.
Excelsior’s possible starting line-up: Van Gassel; Benita, Horemans, Jaakobi, Zagre; Goudmijn, Baas; Driouech, Duijvestijn, Lamprou; Parrott
Betting proposal
2.5 goals/over (2.5+)
Based on the form of the teams and their results in the previous matches, the match between ADO Den Haag and SBV Excelsior promises plenty of goals.
ADO Den Haag has shown offensive potential in the last few matches, scoring five goals against De Graafschap in the quarter-finals of the playoffs. Although they showed some defensive weaknesses, their offense was effective.
On the other hand, Excelsior scored a total of ten goals in the last five games, including two draws with Ajax. Their offensive strength, but also their defensive problems, suggest that this game could be open with plenty of scoring opportunities.
Odds 1.65
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