FC Groningen vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Cristian Dobre
- Referee
- Referee Frans Ozinga (Netherlands)
- Referee Jan Derk Kleinjan
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | RKC Waalwijk | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | NEC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | AZ | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Sep | AFC Ajax | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | FC Groningen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Oct | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Oct | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | Heracles Almelo | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
78%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
78%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Euroborg. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FC Groningen and RKC Waalwijk.
- 5' Tomas Suslov has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 14' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Michiel Kramer makes it 0-1.
- 19' A quiet spell here at Euroborg. FC Groningen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 29' The 39-year-old Bart van Hintum has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 34' RKC Waalwijk receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 34.
- 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 44' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RKC Waalwijk's shape.
- 46' Time for substitution for FC Groningen. Cyril Ngonge is replaced by Romano Postema.
- 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ahmed Touba suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' Damil Dankerlui is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Groningen tonight.
- 61' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 64' The whistle greets Michiel Kramer as he departs to be replaced by Finn Stokkers.
- 66' Fresh legs for FC Groningen! Jorgen Larsen comes on to replace Daleho Irandust.
- 67' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Michael de Leeuw is withdrawn and Paulos Abraham gets his opportunity.
- 71' Lennerd Daneels has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexander Buttner on 71 minute.
- 75' Patrick Joosten is ready to make an impact after coming on for Romano Postema at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' Jens Odgaard makes way for Sebbe Augustijns at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from RKC Waalwijk.
- 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 86' What a strike from Jorgen Larsen! The score is 1-1.
- 90' Bart van Hintum has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
2
Damil Dankerlui ↓ Laros Duarte 67'
- 11
- 20
- 4
- 8
-
10
Daleho Irandust ↓ Jorgen Larsen 66'
-
27
Cyril Ngonge ↓ Romano Postema 46'
- 7
- 21
- 1
Bench
- 14
- 16
- 26
-
9
Jorgen Larsen ↑ 66'
- 25
-
6
Laros Duarte ↑ 67'
-
29
Romano Postema ↑ 46'
- 15
-
19
Paulos Abraham ↑ 67'
- 40
Coach
Danny Buijs
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 6
-
7
Jens Odgaard ↓ Sebbe Augustijns 80'
- 1
- 3
- 22
-
2
Jurien Gaari ↓ Luuk Wouters 64'
-
29
Michiel Kramer ↓ Finn Stokkers 64'
- 4
-
33
Yassin Oukili ↓ Ayman Azhil 64'
- 59
Bench
- 12
-
9
Finn Stokkers ↑ 64'
- 15
- 13
- 31
-
20
Lennerd Daneels ↑ 71'
- 5
-
26
Sebbe Augustijns ↑ 80'
-
8
Ayman Azhil ↑ 64'
-
34
Luuk Wouters ↑ 64'
Coach
Joseph Oosting
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michiel Kramer | 3 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 2 |
| Thom van Bergen | 2 |
| Ahmed El Messaoudi | 2 |
| Stije Resink | 2 |
| Thijs Oosting | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Richard van der Venne | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
RKC Waalwijk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.42
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
74%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
55%
FC Groningen or RKC Waalwijk
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RKC Waalwijk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | RKC Waalwijk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 23% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.