FC Groningen vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 12 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Cristian Dobre
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Alex Bos
- Referee Jan Derk Kleinjan
- Referee Joris Westhof (Netherlands)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | RKC Waalwijk | H | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Oct | AZ | H | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Sep | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Sep | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Sep | SBV Vitesse | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Aug | NEC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Oct | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Sep | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 5–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | PSV | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Sep | SBV Excelsior | H | 5–2 | W |
| 27 Aug | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–2 | D |
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' KICK OFF: RKC Waalwijk gets underway.
- 5' FC Groningen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' FC Groningen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 14' A goal from the USA international Ricardo Pepi! He fires home on 14 to make it 1-0!
- 19' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 24' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 29' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 34' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Groningen and RKC Waalwijk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 44' Indonesia international Joey Pelupessy has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 49' The travelling RKC Waalwijk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Groningen in their trying to find a way past RKC Waalwijk's compact .
- 59' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 64' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Groningen and RKC Waalwijk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 69' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 69 minutes.
- 74' FC Groningen is showing some good football. However, FC Groningen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 79' FC Groningen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 84' RKC Waalwijk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 89' RKC Waalwijk come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- Full Time. RKC Waalwijk beats FC Groningen
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 4
- 2
- 5
- 12
- 34
- 6
- 9
- 20
- 7
- 18
Bench
- 22
- 27
- 25
- 14
- 11
- 1
- 40
- 24
Coach
Frank Wormuth
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 24
- 6
- 2
- 1
- 23
- 4
- 5
- 7
- 17
- 11
Bench
- 13
- 12
- 22
- 15
- 21
- 19
- 35
- 8
- 26
- 33
- 34
- 9
Coach
Joseph Oosting
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michiel Kramer | 3 |
| Richard van der Venne | 2 |
| Finn Stokkers | 2 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 2 |
| Thom van Bergen | 2 |
| Ahmed El Messaoudi | 2 |
| Stije Resink | 2 |
| Thijs Oosting | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.39
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for:
FC Groningen or RKC Waalwijk 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RKC Waalwijk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
57%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
70%
FC Groningen or RKC Waalwijk
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 1
7%
0 – 2
6.5%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.6%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | RKC Waalwijk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.