FC Utrecht vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 7 games · 5 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 | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
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
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/6
61-75
2/2
76+
5/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G |
| Dani de Wit | 2 G |
| Matisse Didden | 2 G |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Stadion Galgenwaard. FC Utrecht are looking to make home advantage count against RKC Waalwijk.
- 5' The 32-year-old Sean Klaiber has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. John van den Brom might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' FC Utrecht are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RKC Waalwijk backline.
- 25' Ahmed Touba is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Utrecht so far.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Simon Gustafson made 322 appearances and scored 26 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' Mimoun Mahi makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and FC Utrecht are in front.
- 45' RKC Waalwijk seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' Another change for RKC Waalwijk made on 46 minute. Finn Stokkers leaves to be changed by Vitalie Damascan.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' What an equalizer from Vitalie Damascan!
- 64' 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.
- 69' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Utrecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 70' A change in the FC Utrecht ranks — Mimoun Mahi exits the field as Urby Emanuelson enters on 70.
- 71' The whistle greets Lennerd Daneels as he departs to be replaced by Sylla Sow.
- 74' Goal! Gyrano Kerk scores his 51 goal in 322 matches.
- 76' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Othman Boussaid is withdrawn and Eljero Elia gets his opportunity.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Cyril Ngonge. He replaces Nicolas Elsek on 81 minute.
- 82' Cyril Ngonge is replacing Nicolas Elsek for the RKC Waalwijk side.
- 85' Magnificent from Sander van de Streek! That is 47 goals in 322 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' RKC Waalwijk is showing some good football. However, RKC Waalwijk are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Michiel Kramer | 2 |
| David Min | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Bas Dost | 2 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 2 |
| Dario Van den Buijs | 2 |
| Anastasios Douvikas | 2 |
| Melle Meulensteen | 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.