Preview: FC Eindhoven vs. ADO Den Haag - prediction, team news, lineups

Off the back of a narrow triumph for the visitors in the first leg, the tie remains finely poised with all outcomes still possible.

Match preview

ADO Den Haag put themselves in the driving seat courtesy of a 2-1 victory over FC Eindhoven on Monday.

First-half goals from Dhoraso Moreo Klas and Thomas Verheydt put Giovanni Franken's men in cruise control before Joey Sleegers pulled one back from the penalty spot.

De Ooievaars have now won all of their three relegation playoff fixtures by a combined score of 6-3 heading into the second leg of their semi-final tie.

Unbeaten in their last 11 matches against their next opponents, Saturday's visitors will fancy themselves to complete the job and take a huge step towards returning to the Dutch top-flight.

Once again, Eindhoven must come out on top on home turf in order to preserve their dreams of gaining promotion to the Eredivisie.

Rob Penders's men will take great inspiration from a 3-1 thrashing of Graafschap in their most recent home outing.

A similar result would suffice once again for a side well-versed in finding the back of the net having scored in 20 straight matches.

However, Saturday's hosts have also failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last four games and changing that could be the difference between success and failure this weekend.

FC Eindhoven Eredivisie Promotion Playoffs form:

FC Eindhoven form (all competitions):

ADO Den Haag Eredivisie Promotion Playoffs form:

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Team News

Thirty-year-old Thomas Verheydt was directly involved in both of Den Haag's goals last time out, making him one to keep an eye on.

Eljero Elia and Luuk Koopmans are long-term absentees and both players are guaranteed to sit out this weekend's clash.

Matthias Verreth is also a doubt for this one after he came off with a first-half injury in his side's last outing.

However, Daryl Janmaat could make his return to action having missed the aforementioned game through a knock.

FC Eindhoven's Jordy Huybers has not featured since last November due to a knee problem and the midfielder is set for an extended spell on the sidelines.

FC Eindhoven possible starting lineup:

Bertrams; Seedorf, Peijnenburg, Amevor; Dahlhaus, Van Son, Vermeulen, De Keersmaecker; Sleegers, Brym, Van der Sande

ADO Den Haag possible starting lineup:

Damen; Asante, Amofa, Matthys, Kemper; Klas, Breinburg; Catic, Steijn, Pires; Verheydt

We say: FC Eindhoven 1-1 ADO Den Haag

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