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 12 games · 12 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G | |
| Yoann Cathline | 4 G | 2 A |
| Angel Alarcon | 4 G | 1 A |
| Dani de Wit | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! FC Utrecht vs RKC Waalwijk — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RKC Waalwijk that had 197 games and scored 250 goals.
- 10' Maarten Paes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Utrecht needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' Vurnon Anita has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' Melle Meulensteen is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RKC Waalwijk tonight.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' What a moment for Mimoun Mahi! That strike on 40 puts his side firmly in control.
- 45' RKC Waalwijk are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' RKC Waalwijk ring the changes. Finn Stokkers has done his job and it is now time for Vitalie Damascan to step up.
- 51' The 26-year-old Othman Boussaid has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' FC Utrecht are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RKC Waalwijk backline.
- 59' What a moment for Vitalie Damascan! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
- 64' FC Utrecht are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 69' FC Utrecht is showing some good football. However, FC Utrecht are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 70' Time for substitution for FC Utrecht. Mimoun Mahi is replaced by Urby Emanuelson.
- 71' Fresh legs for RKC Waalwijk! Sylla Sow comes on to replace Lennerd Daneels.
- 74' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Gyrano Kerk makes it 2-1.
- 76' FC Utrecht ring the changes. Othman Boussaid has done his job and it is now time for Eljero Elia to step up.
- 81' Cyril Ngonge has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nicolas Elsek on 81 minute.
- 82' Nicolas Elsek makes way for Cyril Ngonge at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from RKC Waalwijk.
- 85' Brilliant from the ! Sander van de Streek makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 85.
- 90' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 3-1 the final result. RKC Waalwijk will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
|---|---|
| Anastasios Douvikas | 2 |
| Melle Meulensteen | 2 |
| Richonell Margaret | 2 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 2 |
| Michiel Kramer | 2 |
| David Min | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Bas Dost | 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.