FC Groningen vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Groningen vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 12 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee J. van der Laan
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Patrick Inia
- Referee Martijn Vos
7 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 17.1 goals/game
🟥 3 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | RKC Waalwijk | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | AZ | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | Willem II Tilburg | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Oct | VVV Venlo | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | FC Groningen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | VVV Venlo | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Nov | FC Twente '65 | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Nov | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Nov | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | AZ | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
78%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
78%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
7/4
16-30
6/3
31-45
4/5
46-60
4/5
61-75
3/5
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Groningen
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 9 G | 1 A |
| Thom van Bergen | 8 G | 3 A |
| David van der Werff | 2 G | 3 A |
| Tygo Land | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Groningen launch into their encounter with RKC Waalwijk.
- 5' FC Groningen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' FC Groningen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Groningen and RKC Waalwijk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' Ola John has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 28' The referee has no hesitation. Remco Balk is booked for FC Groningen — Yellow card on 28.
- 33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Groningen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 38' A quiet spell here at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion. FC Groningen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joel van Kaam on 44 minutes.
- 46' It is a substitution in FC Groningen team. Remco Balk is replaced by Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist on 46 minute.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 54' The deadlock is broken! Ahmed El Messaoudi gets on the scoresheet on 54 minutes.
- 58' It’s a booking for RKC Waalwijk player. Richard van der Venne gets a Yellow card.
- 63' The travelling RKC Waalwijk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 68' RKC Waalwijk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 70' The RKC Waalwijk manager makes a substitution. Ola John departs to be replaced by Lennerd Daneels.
- 74' Another change for FC Groningen made on 74 minute. Jorgen Larsen leaves to be changed by Thijs Dallinga.
- 76' Goal! Daniel van Kaam scores his 4 goal in 318 matches.
- 80' Vitalie Damascan gets the nod from RKC Waalwijk. He replaces Richard van der Venne and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 86' Vurnon Anita was booked on 86.
- 88' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Gabriel Gudmundsson is withdrawn and Thomas Poll gets his opportunity.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 3
- 6
- 1
- 26
- 5
- 18
-
9
Jorgen Larsen ↓ Thijs Dallinga 74'
- 15
-
33
Joel van Kaam ↓ Miguel 46'
- 35
Bench
-
7
Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist ↑ 46'
- 8
-
4
Wessel Dammers ↑ 74'
-
37
Thijs Dallinga ↑ 74'
- 24
- 25
-
17
Miguel ↑ 46'
-
32
Thomas Poll ↑ 88'
- 34
Coach
Danny Buijs
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 10
-
5
Paul Quasten ↓ Thierry Lutonda 80'
- 3
- 28
- 8
- 9
-
11
Ola John ↓ Lennerd Daneels 70'
- 7
- 59
Bench
-
99
Vitalie Damascan ↑ 80'
- 1
- 12
- 2
- 15
- 22
-
21
Lennerd Daneels ↑ 70'
-
20
Thierry Lutonda ↑ 80'
- 16
Coach
Fred Grim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michiel Kramer | 3 |
| Finn Stokkers | 2 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 2 |
| Thom van Bergen | 2 |
| Ahmed El Messaoudi | 2 |
| Stije Resink | 2 |
| Thijs Oosting | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.64
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7
RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + FC Groningen to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
84%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
41%
FC Groningen or RKC Waalwijk
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
0 – 0
11.8%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
3.7%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
2.8%
0 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | RKC Waalwijk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 26% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
50%
✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.