ADO Den Haag vs Excelsior (6 December 2026, Eredivisie): match facts, form and head-to-head

ADO Den Haag head into the fixture anchored at the bottom of the table, sitting 18th with a solitary point from six matches and a bleak 6‑16 goal deficit. Their opponents, Excelsior, sit comfortably in sixth place, having amassed ten points after three wins, a draw and two losses, and enjoying a +6 goal difference at 13‑7. The stark contrast in form – Den Haag yet to taste victory while Excelsior have already secured three wins – sets up a classic battle between a relegation‑battling side and a mid‑table challenger. With the home side desperate for their first win and the visitors aiming to consolidate their push for European spots, the encounter promises high stakes for both clubs.