Go Ahead Eagles vs ADO Den Haag

Go Ahead Eagles host ADO Den Haag in Eredivisie Round 3 on Sunday 23 August 2026 at De Adelaarshorst in Deventer. The home side are unbeaten with four points from their opening two matches, while ADO arrive bottom of the table after two heavy defeats and without long-term absentee Cameron Peupion.

Go Ahead Eagles Form Guide

Go Ahead Eagles have made a spirited start to the campaign. After thrashing Willem II 4-1 on the opening weekend, they produced one of the results of Round 2 by fighting back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Feyenoord. Søren Tengstedt and Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson scored the late equalisers that stunned De Kuip, underlining the team's resilience and belief under manager Paul Simonis.

That comeback means the Eagles have already found the net six times in two league games, sitting third in the early standings and looking to keep pace with the frontrunners.

ADO Den Haag's Early-Season Struggles

Newly promoted ADO Den Haag are yet to register a point after two rounds. A 4-1 home drubbing by FC Groningen was followed by another defeat, leaving Robin Peter's side with a goal difference of -5. Defensive organisation has been a major concern, and the trip to an in-form Go Ahead Eagles presents a stern test.

The visitors' task is made even harder by the absence of forward Cameron Peupion, who has been ruled out for several months following knee surgery. In the loss to AZ, Jalen Hawkins stepped into the starting lineup, but the direct threat and pace Peupion provides out wide will be sorely missed.

Team News and Injury Latest

For Go Ahead Eagles, manager Simonis is missing defensive trio Gerrit Nauber, Pim Saathof and Robbin Weijenberg through injury. Their absence could force a reshuffle at the back, although the attacking unit that flourished at Feyenoord is expected to remain unchanged.

ADO Den Haag have no fresh injury concerns beyond Peupion's long-term knee problem. Hawkins is likely to continue in the wide attacking role, but the visitors will need a much-improved collective display to contain a confident home forward line.

Key Battle: Midfield Control

Go Ahead Eagles' comeback in Rotterdam was built on second-half control in the middle of the park. The hosts will look to dominate possession early and feed the movement of Tengstedt and Sigurdarson, while ADO must find a way to disrupt that rhythm and protect a backline that has already leaked five goals this season.

ADO's best chance may come on the counter-attack, exploiting any spaces left by an adventurous Go Ahead side. Whether Hawkins and his fellow attackers can provide the required cutting edge without Peupion could decide whether the visitors leave Deventer with a first point of the season.

With Go Ahead aiming to stay in touch with the early pace-setters and ADO desperate to avoid a third straight defeat, Sunday's contest at De Adelaarshorst carries significant early-season weight for both clubs.