FC Utrecht vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Utrecht vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Schaap
- Referee Richard Polman
- Referee Siemen Mulder
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Referee Alex Bos
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Sep | VVV Venlo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 5–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep | FC Utrecht | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | AFC Ajax | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Sep | SBV Vitesse | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Mar | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–4 | L |
| 01 Mar | FC Utrecht | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Feb | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Stadion Galgenwaard. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FC Utrecht and RKC Waalwijk.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John van den Brom will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Tommy St. Jago has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' FC Utrecht are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RKC Waalwijk's shape.
- 30' Othman Boussaid has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 40' What a strike from Mimoun Mahi! The score is 1-0.
- 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' Vitalie Damascan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Finn Stokkers on 46 minute.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Utrecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 56' RKC Waalwijk are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' The Moldova Vitalie Damascan breaks the deadlock on 59 minutes. 1-1!
- 64' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cyril Ngonge is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Utrecht.
- 69' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past RKC Waalwijk's compact .
- 70' Urby Emanuelson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mimoun Mahi at the 70 minute mark.
- 71' It is a substitution in RKC Waalwijk team. Lennerd Daneels is replaced by Sylla Sow on 71 minute.
- 74' A stunning finish from Gyrano Kerk — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Eljero Elia. He replaces Othman Boussaid on 76 minute.
- 81' The RKC Waalwijk bench stirs into life. Nicolas Elsek is withdrawn and Cyril Ngonge gets his opportunity.
- 82' Another change for RKC Waalwijk made on 82 minute. Nicolas Elsek leaves to be changed by Cyril Ngonge.
- 85' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sander van de Streek makes it 3-1.
- 90' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Bart Ramselaar ↓ Daniel Arzani 70'
- 10
- 17
- 22
- 7
- 1
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Eljero Elia 76'
- 21
-
19
Mimoun Mahi ↓ Urby Emanuelson 70'
- 3
- 25
Bench
- 20
- 5
- 16
- 2
- 24
-
28
Urby Emanuelson ↑ 70'
- 13
-
15
Daniel Arzani ↑ 70'
-
11
Eljero Elia ↑ 76'
- 18
- 38
Coach
John van den Brom
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 3
- 28
- 8
- 9
- 30
-
21
Lennerd Daneels ↓ Sylla Sow 71'
-
6
Nicolas Elsek ↓ Cyril Ngonge 81'
- 59
Bench
-
19
Sylla Sow ↑ 71'
-
99
Vitalie Damascan ↑ 46'
- 1
- 12
- 2
- 15
-
7
Cyril Ngonge ↑ 81'
-
17
Morad El Haddouti ↑ 46'
- 22
- 20
Coach
Fred Grim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Richonell Margaret | 2 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 2 |
| Michiel Kramer | 2 |
| David Min | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Bas Dost | 2 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 2 |
| Dario Van den Buijs | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.98
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht 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 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
80%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
44%
FC Utrecht or RKC Waalwijk
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
8.4%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
6.2%
3 – 0
5.7%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | RKC Waalwijk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 22% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.