- ADO Den Haag are the top team in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026 with 77 points from 33 matches.
- Jong Ajax are currently in 19th place with just 32 points from 33 games.
- ADO Den Haag have won both of their last two home games.
Den Haag on the hunt for promotion
ADO Den Haag are the favorites to win promotion to the Eredivisie in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026 season, while Jong Ajax are having a miserable campaign in second tier Dutch soccer.
ADO Den Haag currently sit at the top of the Eerste Divisie table, while Jong Ajax are 19th after picking up just 32 points in 33 games.
The hosts come into this matchup having won each of their last three games, and having won four of their last five. This ADO Den Haag vs Ajax Amsterdam Reserves prediction highlights the fact that they come into this fixture with the momentum on their side.
Jong Ajax have had a disappointing season, winning just three of their 16 away games and conceding an average of nearly two goals per match in the process.
The odds for the hosts to win at 1.15 are a fair reflection of how one-sided this fixture is, with ADO Den Haag a clear favorite to clinch another home victory on Friday. For those seeking the best angle, our ADO Den Haag vs Ajax Amsterdam Reserves betting tips suggest backing the home side.
Jong Ajax’s build-up versus ADO’s build-up
ADO Den Haag manager Robin Peter has made his mark since taking over in July 2025, installing a high-tempo, aggressive, pressing system which has seen his side dominate the Eerste Divisie.
Jong Ajax, on the other hand, have played a more patient style under Paul Nuijten since he took over in March 2026.
Nuijten’s philosophy is to play a build-up game, and his 4-3-3 formation is based on positional play, keeping the ball and passing short, and developing young players, rather than chasing results.
For the tactical enthusiasts, this ADO Den Haag vs Ajax Amsterdam Reserves preview emphasizes the fascinating contrast in styles when Peter’s high-intensity pressing system comes up against Nuijten’s more methodical approach on Friday, which could force the visitors into a few mistakes at the back.
Jari Vlak is ADO Den Haag’s top scorer with 11 goals in 30 Eerste Divisie games this season, and his pace and power make him a threat in the box.
Don O’Niel has scored six goals in 32 league games for Jong Ajax, while Abdellah Ouazane has been in form of late with three assists in Jong Ajax’s last five games.
Jong Ajax have split their last two away games, winning at VVV-Venlo but losing elsewhere, while ADO Den Haag have won both of their last two at home.
The home team are in form
With ADO Den Haag sitting at the top of the table and in fine form, alongside their superior head-to-head record and league position, it is no surprise that they are strong favourites for this match.
A lot of the value here will come in the total goals market, with over 2.5 goals coming in at 1.3.
The ADO Den Haag vs Ajax Amsterdam Reserves prediction also points toward both teams to score in this game at 1.85, with ADO Den Haag’s pressing game and Jong Ajax’s patient build-up style suiting an open, attacking matchup.
Additionally, our final ADO Den Haag vs Ajax Amsterdam Reserves prediction leans heavily in favor of the home side maintaining their winning momentum.
