ADO Den Haag vs FC Groningen

ADO Den Haag's long-awaited return to the Eredivisie gets its first taste of home comfort here, as they host FC Groningen a week after their season-opening trip to AZ. Den Haag arrive full of confidence, having strolled to the Eerste Divisie title by an 11-point margin, while Groningen ended last season ninth and are eyeing a European play-off spot this year. Groningen enter the campaign under new captain Thijmen Blokzijl, deputising for the injured Stije Resink, with goalkeeper Etiënne Vaessen still their defensive anchor. Coach Dick Lukkien has flagged goalscoring as a concern after top provider Younes Taha left for FC Twente, though pre-season wins over Real Valladolid and Emmen offered encouragement. Den Haag, marshalled by defender Diogo Tomas, rounded off preparations with a goalless draw against Asteras Tripolis. History leans towards the visitors, who have won 12 of the last 23 meetings, though the most recent encounter went Den Haag's way, 4-3. Our prediction: 1-2